Author: James JT Thompson

Beneath the waves, beyond the world’s gaze, America’s ballistic missile submarines carry out an extraordinary endeavor. They are a critical part of America’s nuclear deterrent,

Pearl Harbor is more than a geographical location—it’s a living reminder of sacrifice, persistence, and the enduring obligation of remembrance. Two ships, the USS Arizona

Few of the great, bloody campaigns in the Pacific War’s long, bloody history were as momentous—and as expensive—as Guadalcanal. This distant island was the site

Fighter planes have always been the paragons of aerial warfare—quick, powerful, and usually years beyond their time in technology. They’re the planes that set eras

The competition to dominate hypersonic weapons has become one of the characteristic military technology races of the modern era. With competitor nations having operational systems

For years, the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyers were lauded for their gleaming, futuristic appearance but criticized for not having a visible mission. These three stealth

The M1 Garand is not just another rifle on the pages of American military history—it’s one of the most legendary and groundbreaking weapons to ever

Few combat aircraft have been able to leave as lasting an impression on aviation history as the F-14 Tomcat. Rolled out during the Cold War,

Few fighter aircraft have changed carrier aviation in the post-World War II period as profoundly as the F/A-18 Hornet and its bigger, more powerful sibling,