The Army is bringing back ‘Be All You Can Be!’
America is supporting a war against Russia, Top Gun smashed box office records, and the U.S. Army is recruiting with “Be All You Can Be!” Sound familiar? Well the year…
Colonel Paris Davis received the Medal of Honor nearly 60 years after he earned it in Vietnam
On March 3, 2023, at a White House ceremony, retired Army Colonel Paris Davis received the Medal of Honor. President Biden presented Davis with the medal for acts of bravery…
5 lessons the Army teaches from the movie ‘We Were Soldiers’
Evolving from instructional films produced internally, the U.S. Army now uses modern war movies as teaching aids in professional military instruction. Being able to reference popular media puts instructors and…
Two Army grads are facing each other in the Super Bowl for the first time
It’s well-known that Super Bowl LVII will see the big game’s first brother vs. brother matchup between Travis and Jason Kelce. While the family rivalry between Kansas City and Philadelphia…
‘The Battle of the LA Coliseum’ saw the Army attack the Japanese for spectators
Throughout World War II, the United States government launched a series of media campaigns designed to keep Americans’ eyes on the prize: total victory and unconditional surrender. But that’s easier…
21 Indian soldiers made a glorious last stand against Afghan rebels
In all of recorded history, very few global powers fared well against Afghan rebels. Before the United States, the Soviet Union tried. Before the Soviets, the British Empire tried. None…
Why the Australian Rappel is as cool as it looks
Leaping off a height of over 10 floors is no easy feat, but overcoming your fear of heights will leave you feeling strangely comfortable. This dangerous yet intriguing expedition is…
A former Soviet military officer describes how bad the Russian military actually is
As of this writing, Russia’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine has cost the lives of some 75,930 Russians, at least 2,700 tanks, 277 aircraft, and untold numbers of artillery, ships, and…
This rare Army award is given to aviators who expertly crash
The military has a lot of official and unofficial awards for when tragedy strikes. Soldiers saved by their helmets often receive sections of the helmet after it is studied. Troops hit by enemy weapons get Purple Hearts. And aviators flying for the A…
The Army Air Forces had a dive bomber during WWII
Before the advent of precision-guided munitions, dive bombing was the best way for a bomber to ensure its payload hit the intended target. By climbing to a high altitude and…