This is why Aztecs deliberately did not kill the enemy
Every civilization will face a crisis that either shapes it by adapting to a threat or destroying it. The Aztecs – arguably one of the most brutal communities that ever…
Here’s what happened when US Army troops deserted to join the enemy
Like many Irish immigrants, John Riley fled Ireland in the middle of the Great Famine, looking for a way to survive in a place where he could thrive. Having served…
The often forgotten Buffalo Soldiers must be remembered
They served in battles on the Great Plains, Cuba, Mexico, the Philippines and France. They fought the Native Americans, protected American pioneers, took on ranchers to protect farmers, battled with Pancho Villa, protected our southern border, charg…
Why some of the Los Zetas Cartel founders were trained by the US Army
The Zetas are one of Mexico’s most dangerous criminal gangs, engaging a reign of terror across numerous Mexican territories and beyond. They can be found in Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El…
Here’s why Colonel Young rode 450 miles to get a new Army rank
By the time of his death, Col. Charles Young boasted an incredible military career. He was one of just three African-American officers to graduate from West Point. He led troops on the western frontier, became one of the first-ever U.S. military att…
Today in military history: Mexico ratifies Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
On May 19, 1848, Mexico ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, thus ending the Mexican-American War. The war began over territory disputes in what was then the Republic of Texas,…
These border vulnerabilities are why Border Patrol needs more applicants
Aside from preventing unauthorized immigrants from accessing the country, the United States Border Patrol (USBP) performs other numerous tasks. Being the first line of defense on the border, this security…
Today in military history: US declares war on Mexico
On May 11, 1846, President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico. Tensions with Mexico were on the rise since the United States annexed Texas and admitted…
This is how a cartel successfully recruited Mexican special forces as hitmen
The Mexican Drug War is the most dangerous and unofficial war against a criminal organization. On the surface it appears like the Mexican government is in a constant battle with…
The history of the iconic American cowboy hat
No one would fail to recognize the iconic American hat that has precisely shaped cowboy culture and Texas veterans for decades. Although cowboys symbolize the American wild west, tales about…