The first-ever mid-air refueling happened in 1923 between biplanes
Aerial refueling is a modern marvel of engineering, one that makes any air sortie last as long as a pilot or pilots can physically handle being in the air. Fighters…
The insane way the first cosmonaut got back to Earth
The very first man to go to space was a Soviet cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, who rose to the top of his class thanks to his stunning memory, quick reactions, and poise during emergencies. That poise would come in handy since his spacecraft couldn’t surv…
5 types of first sergeants you’ll face in the infantry
It’s the first sergeant’s job to assist the commanding officer in matters of discipline, administrative work, and the unit’s morale and welfare. Regardless of how well this mission is completed in the eyes of the lower-enlisted, earning the rank …
Navy’s first female admiral has died
Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, the Navy’s first female admiral, died July 21 at 98 years old