Bullets and Band-Aids: From Isolation to Empowerment
Bullets and Band-Aids is a non-profit organization. It offers veterans a creative outlet to share their stories by connecting them with writers and artists. In this way, they’re able to…
Everything you need to know about the Second Battle of Fallujah
Also called Operation Al-Fajr or Operation Phantom Fury, the Second Battle of Fallujah took place from November 7, 2004 until December 23, 2004. During this battle, joint American, Iraqi, and…
The complete base guide to Barksdale Air Force Base
Barksdale Air Force Base is one of those Air Force installations that’s pretty darn great. Who are we kidding? Most AF installations are spectacular. But the thing that sets Barksdale…
Women in the military: Making waves since WWI
The history and role of military women throughout the years is fascinating. And with March being Women’s History Month, we decided to dive in and take a look back at the role women have played in the U.S. military from WWI to the present day.
Top 5 coolest call signs used since WWII
Call signs have been in use in military history since the invention of the telegraph. According to the National Naval Aviation Museum, it is estimated that military call signs arose…
Top 5 Marine Corps war-torn battlefields
For the past 246 years, the United States Marine Corps has fought wars worldwide, earning a reputation as an irresistible juggernaut. The marines often have been entrusted with doing the…