The miracle of flight in and of itself is an amazing technological accomplishment, but the innovations that have come to the field since its inception have each been beyond remarkable. One of the most incredible feats is the marvel of aerial refueling. From the first aerial refueling to the present time, it’s been a century […]
There aren’t many things that can compare to, or even surpass, the harrows of the battlefield. However, Tibor Rubin would learn early in life just how horrible humankind could be. Tibor Ted Rubin had to survive the Mauthausen concentration camp when he was 13 after being caught trying to flee to Switzerland. Losing both his […]
The legacy of Abner Doubleday is beyond complicated. As a Major General, he fought in many important battles for the Union throughout the Civil War. Despite this, the Veteran’s life is steeped in mystery. This is due to his connection with America’s National Pastime. You see, becoming a successful leader, warfighter, lawyer, and noted writer […]
Gathering intel is important for countries for a myriad of reasons and while it’s easy to let your mind run wild with the ill intentions this can bring, it’s also fair to say that it’s a necessary evil that can also help protect citizens and global security. Ideally, such intentions remain the goal of Five […]
If you’re going to be in a warzone, bravery is an attribute that will suit you well. Even if you’ve made peace with the idea of dying, such a hostile environment is going to present moments no other event can replicate. The idea of fight, flight, or freeze is built into our DNA, along with […]
In fashion, trends come and go. The old is seemingly always replaced by the new. One fad taking the fashion world by storm right now is Barbiecore. This trend that is all about embracing your inner Barbie and empowers women to unapologetically express themselves through clothing. Stepping away from the hot pink fashion trends of […]
In 2003 in Ramadi Iraq, U.S. Army Colonel David Brinkley, Commander of 1st Engineer Battalion, made the decision to send out some of his female soldiers with Lt. Colonel Richard Cabrey’s combat soldiers. Because of cultural strictures in the Middle East, male soldiers had difficulty interacting with women and conducting searches. Using this loophole, terrorists […]
