On 23 October 1983, two truck bombs struck buildings in Beirut, Lebanon, housing American and French … Beirut Truck BombsRead more
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This bronze monument of a Wehrmacht soldier carrying two children to safety at first glance doesn’t … Valor FridayRead more
Supersonic Flight 75 Years Ago
BG Charles (Chuck) Yeager, USAF On 14 October 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first pilot in … Supersonic Flight 75 Years AgoRead more
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John C “Red” Morgan was born in 1914. Hailing from Texas, he graduated from a military … Valor FridayRead more
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I’ve touched recently on the Victoria Cross, the highest award of the British Empire and the … Valor FridayRead more
Last WWII Marine Ace Passes
Col. Dean Caswell USMC (Ret.) Jeff LPH 3 sends us the sad news of the passing … Last WWII Marine Ace PassesRead more
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I didn’t have much time this week for my usual article, so I’m putting up something … Valor FridayRead more
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Most Americans, when they hear of the British Royal Marines probably think they are comparable to … Valor FridayRead more