The Cola Fleet: How Pepsi once controlled the world’s sixth-largest navy
With a net worth of over $18.8 billion and with products sold in over 200 countries, Pepsi is an economic powerhouse. In the summer of 2020, Pepsi became the go-to during the pandemic, due to its diversity of products that range from comfort food to beverage. At one time,... Read more
Mystery person saves WWII warship’s flag from being burned by looters
A flag that once flew upon the mast of the USS Reno was stolen from the town hall of the Nevada city from which it got its name- and has since been returned safely. The flag, which flew in combat conditions during World War II, was reportedly taken during... Read more
For over 50 years, Navy fighter pilot never told anyone about secretly shooting down Russian aircraft
Retired Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams has been keeping a secret for more than 50 years. To his friends, family, and others he served with, Williams was known as a decorated fighter pilot, who led a successful career in the Navy, where he served for more than 30 years... Read more
The Army’s only air to air kill since WWII was done with a .50 cal in Vietnam
Ever since the formation of the US Air Force and the subsequent Key West Agreement, the Army has only been allowed fixed-wing aircraft for a limited scope of uses, namely reconnaissance, and medical evacuation purposes. While rotary aviation has filled many of the roles concerning transport, attack and Close... Read more
Coronavirus meme featuring “WWII donkey” is not what it claims to be
A social media post floating around to convince everyone to “stay home” during the coronavirus pandemic has reached the far corners of the internet- but is it actually all that accurate? The post, which is a block of text captioning a black and white photo of a Soldier carrying... Read more
Army dentist earned the Medal of Honor after being shot 76 times while fighting to the death
While people generally don’t think of healthcare providers as warriors, there is no doubt that many serving in the US military are ready, willing, and able to add exceptions of their rule to “do no harm.” When push comes to shove in the heat of battle, unlikely heroes can... Read more
After failing training, an Army PFC stole a helo and landed it at the White House
Some men handle rejection in different ways, be it the ending of a relationship or being cut off at the past when it comes to trying to forge their own future. In such trying times, some men give up, some soldier on, and others just snap. Robert Kenneth Preston... Read more
British admit they were barely taught the history of American revolutionary war in school
To the United States, the number “1776” is an iconic one that conjures memories of revolution, defiance, and freedom. For the British, however, 1776 is just another year in the history of an Empire that couldn’t last. While this might come as a surprise for the Americans across the... Read more
US military sparks outrage over highlighting Nazi on anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge
A renowned Nazi war criminal was put in a positive light by the US Army recently, in what might be one of the most bizarre military PR blunders of recent memory. The 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, a pivotal World War II battle that would ultimately... Read more
JFK’s war hero legacy would never have existed if this top secret mission didn’t go wrong
As far as American presidents go, John F. Kennedy had a lasting legacy for as short-lived as his tenure was. From his heroics in the Pacific during World War II to the Cuban Missile Crisis, from sounding the charge that would eventually lead to the Americans beating the Soviet... Read more