Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.By Clay Beyersdorfer9 days ago
The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat featRear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.By Jon Guttman3 months ago
Slain Marine’s family ‘let down’ by killer’s 8-year sentenceCpl. Jesse Thomas Bopp pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of a fellow Marine, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk.By Riley Ceder4 months ago
Tom Cruise awarded top Navy honor for military movie rolesCruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.4 months ago
Could a fighter jet software upgrade have saved this pilot’s life?The Navy has declined to answer questions about a fatal Super Hornet crash, and whether a safety system could have saved the pilot's life.By Diana Stancy5 months ago
Army’s mixed reality device set for upgrades and battalion assessmentThe Army expects to award a production contract following next year's events.By Todd South6 months ago