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US Air Force Pilot Richard Ritchie Shot Down Five Enemy Aircraft in Vietnam
On August 28, 1972, US Air Force Capt. Richard Stephen “Steve” Ritchie and Weapons System Officer Capt. Charles Barbin DeBellevue successfully shot down a North Vietnamese-flown Mikoyan-Gurevich...
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The Cessna O-1 Bird Dog Flew Missions in Korea and Vietnam
Following the Second World War and the creation of the US Air Force, the US Army was in need of a new observation and liaison aircraft. This led to the development of what became known as the Cessna...
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Operation Wandering Soul: The US Military’s Use of Psychological Warfare in...
The US military is no stranger to the use of propaganda and psychological tricks when it comes to conducting war. During World War II, the Allied forces made use of such tactics against the Germans,...
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The M134 Minigun Was Designed for Helicopter Crews in the Vietnam War
With an impressive legacy of roughly 60 years of service, the M134 Minigun was created in 1960 for use by the US military in Vietnam. It has a rather interesting history, and its design is based on an...
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The Unbelievable True Story of John ‘Chickie’ Donohue and ‘The Greatest Beer...
There are a number of wartime stories involving beer. For example, William Speakman of the Royal Highland Regiment is famous for holding back 6,000 Chinese troops with beer bottles during the Korean...
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Richard Marcinko: The Controversial Navy SEAL Legend
Richard “Demo Dick” Marcinko had an average upbringing. Born into a family of Croatian and Slovakian immigrants living in Lansford, Pennsylvania, he was only 17 when he decided that traditional...
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The Douglas A-1 Skyraider: The Best Attack Plane Ever Made
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was not only an integral aircraft used following WWII, but it was also a deadly weapon capable of eviscerating the enemy into nothing more than a grease spot – making it one...
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Lauri Törni: The Only SS Member to Be Buried At Arlington National Cemetery
Finland was in a strange place during the Second World War. At first, the nation hoped to stay out of the conflict. That became impossible when the Russians launched the Winter War. Lauri Törni, a...
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Bruce Carr Was Shot Down Behind Enemy Lines and Flew Back In a Stolen Aircraft
There were many astounding feats accomplished by flying aces throughout the course of the Second World War. Earning the title of “flying ace” is itself an impressive accolade, let alone the other...
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American Fighter Pilot Clarence “Bud” Anderson Was a World War II Triple Ace
It was late in the Second World War – 1944, to be exact – when Clarence “Bud” Anderson shot down his first enemy aircraft near Hanover, Germany. In an effort to defend an Allied aircraft under attack...
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Mike Vining: The Incredible Career of the Delta Force Operator Behind the...
Circulating around the internet is a meme featuring a soldier wearing glasses and his military uniform. He’s adorned with a number of different ribbons and decorations, showing he accomplished a lot...
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Van Barfoot: MoH Recipient Who Singlehandedly Captured 17 German Soldiers and...
The Second World War featured countless examples of heroism. Still, the efforts of Van Barfoot stand out to this day. When faced with multiple German soldiers and Tiger tanks, the US Army technical...
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Wes Studi Served in Vietnam Before Becoming an Actor and Veterans Advocate
Wes Studi is best known for his roles in such award winning films as Dances with Wolves (1990), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) and The New World (2005)....
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Adrian Cronauer: The Charismatic Inspiration for ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’
Of all the films made about the Vietnam War, none are quite like 1987’s Good Morning, Vietnam. It follows Adrian Cronauer, a radio disc jockey (DJ) with the American Forces Network (AFN), and his time...
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The USS Forrestal (CV-59) Disaster Forever Changed the Way US Navy Sailors...
The USS Forrestal (CV-59) served the US Navy for nearly four decades. During that time, she saw her fair share of combat, but no amount of fighting caused as much damage as the accident that occurred...
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John McCain Survived Being Imprisoned By the North Vietnamese for Over Five...
During the years he served in the US Senate, John McCain was known for being a maverick. He earned this reputation by sticking to his guns and making friends with those many would consider foes. It...
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Theodore Roosevelt IV: Vietnam War Veteran, Activist and Environmentalist
Theodore Roosevelt IV is one of many in a long line of namesakes. His most well-known relative is his great-grandfather, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, who served as the 26th president of the United...
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Billy Waugh Couldn’t Walk Away From the US Military, Not Even After Being...
Billy Waugh had a long military career, during which he honorably served. His commitment earned him many awards, including the Silver Star, four Bronze Stars, four Army Commendation medals and eight...
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Vietnam Jungle: Six Horrifying Things US Troops Encountered During the War
The experience of war has always been intertwined with the environment. Weather, landmarks, climate and ecology all play a role in the outcome of a battle, especially when fighting in a country...
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Despite Being Up Against 2,000 Enemy Troops, Bernard Fisher Risked His Life...
During the Vietnam War, a number of US military service members distinguished themselves. Among them was US Air Force pilot Bernard Fisher, who risked his life to save a fellow airman during a mission...
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