Guadalcanal’s Legacy: The Battle That Changed WWII
It’s difficult to imagine today, but a tiny, isolated island in the South Pacific was the site of one of…
Battleship Texas: From WWII Icon to Community Treasure
Certain ships carry more than rivets and steel—they carry memories, pride, and a sense of affiliation with the people who…
Inside Avdiivka: The Battle That Shaped Ukraine’s Defense
The battle for Avdiivka is a grim reflection of what this war has devolved into: an endless test of wills,…
Long Beach Cruiser: How It Changed Naval Warfare
The USS Long Beach (CGN-9) stands alone in naval warfare history as a ship that literally opened the door to…
Next-Gen Firepower: XM7 Battle Rifle Explained
The U.S. Army’s adoption of the XM7 is an unwavering tipping point for the infantry. Decades of using the M16…
B-52 Flight Incident: Air Safety Lessons Learned
On July 18, 2025, a disaster was narrowly averted over Minot, North Dakota. A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber, flying…
AR-15 Origins: From Prototype to Cultural Phenomenon
Few guns have made as profound an impact on American culture as the AR-15. To one, it symbolizes personal freedom…
Deep Strikes in Ukraine: Tactical Moves That Alter the War
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered a new, far more sophisticated phase. Those were the days of static…
The Rise of Robotic Canines in Modern Warfare
War has forever been the trailing indicator behind technology throughout history. The latest gadget to emerge in the war zone…
The YF-23 vs F-22 Story: Stealth Fighter Showdown
The tale of the Northrop YF-23, or the “Black Widow II,” is aviation’s most ignominious “what-if.” Sexier, faster, and horribly…
P-40 Warhawk: America’s Fighter That Saw the Frontlines
While most associate World War II aircraft with the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, it is not the first that usually comes…
Boeing YF-118G: Inside the Secret Stealth Fighter Program
We all think of “American stealth aircraft,” and first the F-117 Nighthawk, B-2 Spirit, and F-22 Raptor come to mind.…