The F4U Corsair was flown by both the Navy and the Marines and was known as "The Angel of Okinawa." However, to our enemies, it became known as the "Whistling Death." Marine Corps Robert Klingman was in the Civilian Military Training Program in the Great Depression. He learned what it was like to be...

B-17s went head to head with 200 German fighters in World War II. But, unfortunately, there were only 27 of them, and they had no fighter support. Brave Fighters Three American bomber groups came out of Italy, flying into Nazi Germany. One of the top turret gunners was with them, Army Air Corps Tech...

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With Kabul falling to the Taliban, China has offered the United States a chance to chat, hoping for a "soft landing" in Afghanistan. But, at the same time, the Chinese Foreign Minister has been criticizing Biden and Washington. Offering a Hand? Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S/ Secretary of State An...

Pascal Cleatus Poolaw is one of the most decorated Native American soldiers in United States history. He was a member of the Kiowa Native American tribe, who were known for being proud warriors. Headed To War The Apache, Oklahoma-born Poolaw joined the military in 1942. His father and two brothers w...

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The United States initially estimated that it would take at least 30 days for the Taliban to take over key cities in Afghanistan. However, the Taliban made short work of the task, completely toppling the Afghan government. Stunned Reaction President Joe Biden and other high-ranking officials are com...

In a battle against ISIS, one Marine Raider's heroism stood out. Heroism that is getting him awarded a Navy Cross. Ambushed On March 8, 2020, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Jones of the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion was the element leader accompanying the Iraqi forces. According to Marine Forces Special Operatio...

Even with additional troops helping with evacuations in Kabul, interpreters and others awaiting Special Immigrant Visas were left behind. Many of them watched helplessly while Kabul fell to the Taliban, and the Afghan government was dissolved. Long Time Waiting One of the interpreters interviewed by...

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