The U.S.S. Indianapolis remains both a symbol of American triumph in the Pacific as well as the single greatest loss of life at sea (from a single ship) in U.S. Navy history.
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One early September morning in 1980, a giant explosion erupted out of the wilderness near the small town of Damascus, Arkansas.
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Every since catching a glimpse of a rickety Curtiss biplane taking to the skies at a county fair exhibition, Wiley Post had his passion. But achieving that passion wasn’t easy.
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As weapon technology has improved, so too has the bayonet been adapted to meet these new circumstances.
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The Sam Browne Belt was a revolution in duty belts, adding support and easier access to gear during battle.
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No matter the original military surplus sizing system, incoming surplus clothing is re-sorted to match the standard sizing we use for all of our civilian clothing.
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Ensuring troops are well fed (and fed regularly) has remained a consistent challenge since the beginning of military history. The evolution of today’s Field Rations represents an ongoing struggle filled with compromises.
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In honor of Memorial Day, we’ll take a brief look at the remarkable circumstances around this storied carrier and the exceptional contributions of the heroes who made it happen.
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The bridge over the Elbe River had been severely bombed during the War. Yet across its unstable and crumbling span, American and Russian now came together and shook hands as comrades-in-arms.
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