The Russian MiG-25 Foxbat was the Russian response to the SR-71 Blackbird, unveiled by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. The SR-71 flew faster and higher than anything else, making it apparently uncatchable. However, the Soviets thought they had the perfect solution. A New and Terrifying Aircraft...

Solomon Atkinson, a Native Alaskan, was not just an ordinary Navy SEAL; he was a legend in his own right. From his early days in Alaska to his valorous actions in Vietnam, Atkinson's life was a testament to dedication and resilience. The U.S. Navy recently announced plans to honor him by naming a Na...

Chips the war dog, a legendary K9 known for feats of bravery during WWII, is a testament to the effectiveness of military working dogs. Chips Origin Story Before becoming a military legend, Chips lived a civilian life. With a unique blend of intelligence and bravery, he was every bit the family dog....

Hurricane Ida led to many evacuations from shelters, homes, and nursing homes. Seven nursing facilities took all of their residents to a warehouse to wait out the storm. Unsafe Conditions However, while the residents were there, four residents out of the 843 died. Louisiana state health officials sa...

The Battle of Kursk was the last major offensive the German army would see on the eastern front in WWII. Despite huge Soviet losses, their ability to replace men with ease who were supported by the feared T-34 tank, meant that Kursk became one of the most decisive moments in the war. Charting the Al...

Modern firefighting techniques have advanced in leaps in bounds over the last few decades. One of the most useful for slowing the advance of wildfires is aerial firefighting. While boots on the ground are still the most effective measure, aerial assets can make a world of difference to the men and w...

On October 4th, 2017, eight heavily armed pickup trucks left a small village, the beginning of the infamous Tongo Tongo Ambush. This ominous event took place in a shadowy corner of Niger, the homeplace of elusive IS leader Dundu Shefu. An Unavoidable Encounter Like a wolf pack stalking its prey, the...

Nevada County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1 call from a concerned citizen after she saw a mother and two young children walking on Alta Sierra Drive under suspicious circumstances. Deputies responded to the area and located the 33-year-old women and her children. As they attempted to speak with he...

Rudy Noorlander, a Navy veteran, faced a life-threatening encounter with a grizzly bear in Montana but lived to share his story. Despite severe injuries, Noorlander's quick thinking and bravery exemplify the resilience often seen in our military and first responders. He is currently recovering in a ...

Desmond Doss, a U.S. Army Combat medic, singlehandedly saved 75 soldiers in one of the bloodiest battles in World War II. The soldier, also a Seventh-day Adventist, did it all without a gun because he had taken a vow never to kill. Of course, this begs the question, how did he manage to singlehanded...