Today in military history: Continental Army is disbanded
On Nov. 3, 1783, the young United States disbanded the Continental Army. When the Revolutionary War broke out, the colonists relied on militias, which rallied part-time troops from the local…
On Nov. 3, 1783, the young United States disbanded the Continental Army. When the Revolutionary War broke out, the colonists relied on militias, which rallied part-time troops from the local…
Recent studies have gone the extra mile in revising the negative evaluation of the position played by the militia throughout the war for independence. Even though the comparative effectiveness of…
The different levels of government in the United States are often overlooked and the expanded influence of the federal government can overshadow the authority of individual states. Many Americans may…
On Dec. 14, 1799, the first president of the United States of America, George Washington, died in bed at the age of 67. Born in Virginia in 1732, Washington began…
Sometimes it can feel pretty darn easy to forget about the National Guard – especially when the branch doesn’t get any traction for high visibility news coverage. But the truth is that the National Guard actually has a long and distinguished hist…
Ayyub Faleh al-Rubaie, who’s best-known as Abu Azrael (“Angel of Death”), is a legendary Shia militiaman whose bravery and reputation have also earned him the title of “Iraq’s Rambo.” He’s become the people’s champion in resisting ISIS in I…