Alfred Thayer Mahan was a naval historian, widely regarded as an expert in all things Navy, … Alfred Mahan, US Navy, Officer and ShipwreckerRead more
Historical
Two Medals of Honor
History is everyone’s story. This week’s history comes from Mason. Since I highlighted last week those … Two Medals of HonorRead more
Finding The Missing….
Two stories about searching for missing relatives from World War II: It was cloudy in California … Finding The Missing….Read more
The Middle East – The Sykes-Picot Agreement 1916
When you first read this document, which was drawn up quickly and the map of the … The Middle East – The Sykes-Picot Agreement 1916Read more
Lest We Forget….
In 2011, the Atlantic published a group of photos from the events of Sept. 11, 2001. … Lest We Forget….Read more
Another One Has Left Us
Herny Ochsner, who landed on the beach at Normandy and was also a member of … Another One Has Left UsRead more
COL Charlie Bock (USAF) Passes
Charlie Bock, who served in the Air Force for 30 years, died Aug. 22. (Iowa Flying … COL Charlie Bock (USAF) PassesRead more
09/01/1939: Hitler Invades Poland Today
Adolf Hitler salutes parading troops of the German Wehrmacht in Warsaw, Poland, on Oct. 5, 1939. … 09/01/1939: Hitler Invades Poland TodayRead more