There is arguably no helicopter from the Vietnam War more prolific than the UH-1 Huey. Often confused with the Bell H-13 Sioux helicopters used during the Korean War, and better known simply as the Huey helicopter, these aircraft helped American G.I.s move through the treacherous jungles of Vietnam. Their missions were widespread and diverse and included rescues as well as … [Read more...]
The History of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
People who have served in the American Armed Forces and are a part of the LGBT+ community have had a rough go of it, to put it lightly. Within the LGBT+ community, it wasn’t until very recently that notable changes have been made to allow more inclusivity into the American Armed Forces. Don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) was probably started with good intentions, but the execution … [Read more...]
Kilroy Was Here: The Infamous WWII Meme That Lives On
Today, we think of memes as funny social media pictures, videos, and trends that go viral online. We conjure images and actions that large portions of the Internet can view without any words and possibly any context and fully understand the meaning. It’s almost like modern-day hieroglyphs in a way – pictures that tell us things words may not be available for. Before we all … [Read more...]
Was Thomas Jefferson in the Military?
Thomas Jefferson was elected President of the United States on February 17th, 1801, making today the 221st anniversary of his election. He was the third U.S. president and one of the greatest political thinkers of any generation. But was Thomas Jefferson in the military? Fun Fact: Thomas Jefferson WAS in the Military! Most people probably don’t think about him as a seasoned … [Read more...]