Triple Ace, test pilot, and Air Force legend Bud Anderson is the oldest fighter ace still alive. In 13 missions over Nazi-occupied Europe, Anderson brought down 16 Luftwaffe fighters in…
“Devotion” is a Korean War film directed by JD Dillard that honors the experiences of Lt. Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown. It’s based on the book, “Devotion: An Epic…
On Tuesday, January 3, 2022, NASA announced the passing of Apollo astronaut Walter Cunningham at the age of 90. Cunningham was the last surviving crew member of Apollo 7, the…
It’s one thing to be outnumbered, it’s another thing to be outnumbered seven to one. That’s the situation naval aviator Lt. Elmer Royce Williams found himself in the skies over…
Standing among the greatest warriors are the troops who go above and beyond the call of duty for their comrades when the odds are at their slimmest. This is the story of Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Herbert K. Pilila’au.
Herbert K. Pilila’a…
On Nov. 8, 1950, 1st Lieutenant Russell J. Brown became the first pilot to score a jet-to-jet combat victory when he shot down two MiG-15s. During the Korean War, Lieutenant…
In the Catholic community, there are more than 7,000 saints. To reach that status, they must be approved by the Vatican to have lived a life of holiness, pureness, kindness…
During the Korean War, the Inchon Landing Operation lasted from September 15 until September 26, 1950. Many consider this the “first major armed conflict” of the Cold War. The battle…
Segregated units are an unfortunate part of American military history. However, despite being marginalized, units like the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, and 99th Pursuit Squadron…
James Alton McDivitt was born on June 10, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. During the Korean War, he joined the Air Force and served as…