‘Take her down!’ WWII submarine skipper sacrificed with final order Shot and clinging to the boat's bridge frame, submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore's gave his final order.By Jon Guttman14 days ago
If you liked the B-17s in Masters of the Air, you’ll enjoy these filmsThe Flying Fortress has a rather distinguished film career.By Tom Huntington and Jon Simkins5 weeks ago
‘Tribal’ documentary ditches broad PTSD themes for raw vulnerability 'Tribal' is an intimate story of veteran search for identity, purpose and community.By Jon Simkins12 months ago
How a soldier who feared he missed the war went on to earn the MoHThe man who regretted missing combat in World War II despite being present for the conflict’s opening shots retired from the Army a combat-hardened major.By Jon Simkins12 months ago
Bears raid Krispy Kreme doughnut van on Alaska Air Force BaseA sow and one of her cubs remained inside the van for approximately 20 minutes.12 months ago
PowerPoint creator, unwitting pioneer of military lethality, diesDennis Austin had no way of knowing that his creation would be hijacked by head-exploding graphics-loving DoD personnel.By Jon Simkins12 months ago
What’s in the box?! West Point unveils contents of 1828 time capsuleThe U.S. Military Academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule on Monday.By Jon Simkins13 months ago
Update the weekend safety brief: Stay away from coyotes Whether the altercation was incited by soldiers or the animals was not specified.By Jon Simkins13 months ago
Army of one: the soldier who left Vietnam with 115 confirmed kills Hooper was credited with 22 confirmed enemy KIA during a single day in February 1968.By Jon Simkins13 months ago
‘Guard the forks!’ — the Great Submarine Utensil Heist of 1988Gossip spreads quickly in tight quarters with a small crew. So do pranks.By David Chetlain, The War Horse13 months ago
WWII paratrooper famous for bringing beer to wounded troops dies at 98Vincent Speranza, an American paratrooper who became known as the soldier who doled out beer to his wounded comrades, died Wednesday at 98.By Claire Barrett14 months ago
How a mother managed to save her son at Guadalcanal — from Ohio"My mother had put her arms halfway around the world to save me," Elgin Staples later recalled.By Claire Barrett14 months ago