The complete base guide to Laughlin Air Force Base
Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas is the largest pilot training base in the Air Force. It’s home to the 47th Flying Training Wing and the Air Education and Training…
The complete post guide to Fort Sam Houston
If you’re headed to Ft. Sam, brace yourself for one of the most robust and dynamic military towns you’ll ever find. Known as Military City, USA, Ft. Sam Houston housing,…
The complete Lackland Air Force Base guide
Perched in the city’s northwest edge, Lackland Air Force Base is the sole processing station for Basic Military Training. So, if you’re enlisting in the Air Force, Air Force Reserves…
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…
HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas welcomes traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to permanent home
The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall has been to 48 states to honor and remember those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The wall has retired from the road,…
Here are all the famous people who died at the Alamo
A lot of people died at the Alamo, especially considering it was a fortification that wasn’t supposed to be manned at all. It was only when Col. James Bowie arrived at the Alamo to remove the guns did they realize its strategic importance. Sadly, t…
Texas Military community saves Green Sea Turtles during catastrophic winter storm
Although the nation remained devastated over the winter storm which severely impacted Texas in particular, it wasn’t just Americans in harms way. It was catastrophic for animals on land in…
Rangers: The reason why you don’t mess with Texas
This post is sponsored by The CW’s Walker, premiering on January 21st, Thursday 8/7c! (Featured image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.) Rangers: No, not the baseball team. Nope, not the Lone…
Hispanic family defines meaning of service
National Hispanic Heritage Month honors those who have positively influenced and enriched the U.S. and society.
For the Fuentes family, that means celebrating the nine brothers who served in the military. Brothers Alfonso, David, Enrique, Ezeq…
SpaceX just launched a full-size Starship rocket prototype hundreds of feet above Texas
SpaceX is one giant grain-silo launch closer to reaching Mars.
The aerospace company, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, launched and landed an early prototype of a potentially revolutionary rocket system called Starship at 7:57 p.m. ET on Monday. …