Hell in the Highlands: The men infiltrate the Korean camp
By the time evening rolled around, it was time to stop searching for our warrant chief and make our way to the Landing Zone to wait for the Blackhawk helicopter... Read more.
Hell in the Highlands: Losing a warrant officer in the mountains while moving against Korean positions
Immediately there was a major problem: At our rally point away from the intended Drop Zone we were only 10 men; our warrant officer was missing... Read more.
This is the system that used jet power to help overloaded aircraft take off from very short runways
JATO was an early solution to the problem of overloaded aircraft taking off from short runways. Talk about a steep takeoff!... Read more.
The Javelin anti-tank guided missile is really a game-changer
The Javelin can defeat any known type of armor, can bypass frontal cover, and has many other advantages that truly make it a game-changer.... Read more.
Navigating through the rain at an Army bivouac camp
My decision to push through the rain from my last bivouac location was a good one. Many other candidates would regret not doing the same.... Read more.
Delta Force Jump Haters Club: Not all operators like skydiving
Delta Force may be among the most elite operators in the world, but that doesn't mean they all love jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.... Read more.
This is the true and violent story of American feuding families Hatfield and McCoy
The famous feud between the Hatfield and the McCoy families lasted almost 30 years and nearly forces two states' militias to intervene.... Read more.
How will I do when that time comes? Men in combat
A short fizzling sound rushed to my ear, ending with a formidably hearty bang. It was mouse-quiet after the blast.... Read more.
Old but mighty: The US is sending M109 Paladin howitzers to Ukraine
The M109 Paladin howitzer might be old but it still packs a strong bite and will help Ukraine in its war against Russia.... Read more.
Old but mighty: The US is sending M109 Paladin howitzers to Ukraine
The M109 Paladin howitzer might be old but it still packs a strong bite and will help Ukraine in its war against Russia.... Read more.