With more and more women being recognized for their contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, stories are emerging about all of the women in history who paved the way, and more than likely never got the acknowledgement they deserved at the time. One of those women is Hedy Lamarr, one of the […]
A Marine wife’s guide to acronyms
MilSpouseHaving a loved one in the military comes with a lot of its own unique quirks and experiences. When I first met my husband, I already anticipated a lot of the more common things associated with the Marine Corps, but what I didn’t count on were the acronyms…so many acronyms. It becomes a language in […]
Pippa Latour: The WWII spy turned humble hero
HistoryWhen we think about hero stories, they’ll often contain an element of tragedy; something that propels our hero forward and guides them onto a path they may not have gone down otherwise. Most of the time, their stories focus more on what happens to them while they’re on that path, and less on what comes […]
How virtual reality is helping Veterans overcome PTSD
Military AffairsTherapists and researchers are increasingly using virtual reality as a part of their efforts to treat veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The military undoubtedly has some of the coolest and most incredible technology on the planet. Some of it was adapted from other professions, and much of it was specifically developed and […]
9 things you should know about Alice Roosevelt, the nations most iconic First Daughter
HistoryDelving into presidential history might typically be something people do more out of necessity than leisure reading, but when you hear about a President’s daughter being banned from the White House for burying a voodoo doll of one of the First Lady’s on the front lawn, you’d be remiss not to dig a little deeper. […]
Presidents Park: The Ruins of an American Museum
HistoryOver the years, the United States has cultivated some pretty off-kilter sights and roadside attractions that can make any cross-country trip memorable. Cadillac Ranch along Route 66, Bubblegum Alley in California and the “World’s Largest Ball of Twine” in Kansas, are just a few that lend a lot of credence to the idea that people […]
Sniper Roza Shanina: ‘The unseen terror of East Prussia’
HistoryWorld War II broadened the scope of women’s roles during global conflict. While many continued to aid war efforts at home, the unparalleled scale of WWII meant the need for both men and women to mobilize in never-before-seen numbers. Women served in both combat and non-combat roles, with each country taking a different approach as […]
‘Dogs on Deployment’ supports military pets across the country
Off DutyVirtually every service member has been through at least one deployment or long-term training commitment that has taken them away from their current base, home, family, pets, etc. There are plenty of resources within the military that assist with ensuring that their basic affairs are in order prior to them leaving, but for those service […]
Women in the military: Paving the way and shooting for the stars…literally
CareerThere are few things I love more than seeing badass women breaking barriers and proving to the world that powerful women are a force to be reckoned with. Women in the military have fought long and hard for equality, respect and recognition. While I feel like I could spend months researching and compiling lists of […]
The forgotten code breaking women of WWII
HistoryWhile much of World War II is well known and documented, there are stories and people who have all but slipped through the narrative cracks over the years. Does the name Virginia Aderholt sound familiar? She was actually the first American to learn that the war had come to an end. She received the intercepted […]
