Vietnam War

Today’s post is in honor of Seaman Apprentice William Flores, who was one of 23 Coast Guardsmen that perished on this day in 1980 when USCGC Blackthorn collides with another …

We all have heard volumes about the case of Nick Sandmann‘s smirk, the Covington H.S. pro-life march in Washington, and the provocateur. So I won’t belabor you with derivative blather …

Today’s post is in honor of 1st Lt. Nainoa K. Hoe, who was killed by an enemy sniper on this date in 2005 in Mosul, Iraq. The 27-year-old from Kailua, …

After the departure of Jim Mattis, a great Marine and SecDef, perhaps we ought to give another type of Jarhead a try. Mattis is a man whose entire life has …

While you surely know about iconic Vietnam-era planes like the F-4 Phantom II or the UH-1 Huey helicopter, you probably haven’t heard much about aircraft like the Black Spot, Skyknight, …

Today’s post is in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Jose A. Rivera, who was killed in action on this day in 2003 in Mumuhdyah, Iraq. The 34-year-old native of Bayamon, …

Today’s post is in honor of 1st Lt. Todd J. Bryant, who was killed by an improvised explosive device during a patrol in Fallujah, Iraq on this day in 2003. …

Today’s post is in honor of Senior Airman Nathan C. Sartain, who gave his life for our country on this date in 2015. The 29-year-old native of Pensacola, FL was …

Some years ago, while still on active duty, I had the pleasure —let me rephrase that— I was given the honor to meet and speak with Roy Benavidez. He was …

President Trump proclaimed September 21, 2018 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2018. The White House took the opportunity to deliver a message of hope to those with loved ones who …