This Legendary Aircraft Terrified American Enemies And Helped Win The Pacific
The P38 Lightning was crucial to the United States victory during World War II. The legendary aircraft was incredibly lethal in the Pacific, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. The P-38 earned the nickname "fork-tailed Devil" from the Germans, who quickly learned to fear Lightning from above. The N...
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Audie Murphy: America's Most Decorated Soldier of World War II
Audie Murphy was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter who served during World War II. He is one of the most decorated American soldiers of the war, having received numerous awards for his bravery, including the Medal of Honor. After the war, he became a popular film actor, appearing in 44 film...
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Operations Flaming Dart and Rolling Thunder: First use of U.S. Air Power in North Vietnam
Operation Flaming Dart was a U.S. military operation carried out in response to the Viet Cong's attack on the U.S. military advisors' barracks in Pleiku, South Vietnam on February 7, 1965. The operation involved the use of U.S. air power against targets in North Vietnam and marked a significant esca...
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Special Agent Leonard W. Hatton: Legendary Law Enforcement Officer
Many heroes arose from the tragic events on September 11th, 2001. Civilians, military, and first responders alike stepped up to help in the aftermath of the devastating attacks. Some even gave their lives in order to save the occupants inside the towers. FBI Agent Special Agent Leonard W. Hatton was...
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Col. George "Bud" Day: Defied Enemies Despite Brutal Torture
George "Bud" Day is one of the most decorated U.S. Air Force Colonel's since General Douglas MacArthur. This legendary servicemember retired with almost seventy decorations. A Young Marine Bud Day joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 at only 17 years old and initially served on a gun battery on John...
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AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopter Delivers Close air Support to Troops in Combat
This video features footage from the AH-64D Apache attack helicopters that provided close air support during the battle for Patrol Base Kahler on July 13, 2008. It also features excerpts of the radio communication between attack helicopters, medevacs, and ground forces. In some places, the audio exc...
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WATCH: Incredible in-Flight Footage of Legendary B-29 Superfortress
The B-29 Superfortress is a four-engine heavy bomber aircraft developed by Boeing in the late 1930s and early 1940s. It was primarily used by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and the Korean War and was the first aircraft with the capability of flying at altitudes of up to 31,850...
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Should Law Enforcement Leadership Endorse Political Candidates?
It's important to remember that law enforcement leaders, such as County Sheriff or Chief of Police, have the right to vote and have a political opinion. However, the line gets murky when these positions endorse political candidates. Our favorite former law enforcement officer is asking a great quest...
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Legendary Servicemembers: U.S. Air Force Crew Chief Ethan Schaffner - Got the job Done During the Kabul Evacuation
On Nov. 21, 2022, 51 airmen were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for their actions during Operation Allies Refuge, where coalition forces and civilian partners evacuated civilians and military personnel before the U.S. fully withdrew from the country on Aug. 30, 2021. These airmen rose to the...
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Pilot Opens Window in Flight and Fires on Another Plane With Machine Gun
One of the most perilous journeys during World War II was flying over the Himalayas. This route from India to China necessitated flying over a treacherous region known as "The Hump." Terrifying Trip Flying over the Himalayas was one of the most dangerous missions that pilots had to undertake. The Hi...
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