A Hep Cat in Patton’s Army

On December 26, 1885, Elisabeth Petrovich Patton was born to Adna and…

The Coast Guard’s Only Medal of Honor Recipient Used a Higgins Boat to Shield Marines on Guadalcanal

As the US Army and Marine Corps battled their way through the…

China’s Type 79 Submachine Gun

China’s new Type 79 submachine gun, or S79, is a domestically-produced firearm…

How a Local Breakfast Club is Connecting With Thousands of Veterans Across America

For the last three years, the local breakfast club has been bringing…

The Controversial Courts-Martial of an All-Black Regiment

After the Battle of Antietam, the Union Army was in dire need…

How Marvel Comics in the 1980s Refought the Vietnam War

If you’re a fan of comics, you’ve probably read a few Marvel…

How a Hollywood Actress Became an Aerial Emissary

Before she was a celebrity you may have known for her roles…

Hal Blaine the drummer, Mr Tambourine Man, Bridge Over Trouble Water

Hal Blaine is a legend in music. He played drums on 6…

Ginger Baker |

Ginger Baker was born in Berlin, Germany in 1933. His father was…

Eddie Van Halen |

Eddie Van Halen was born Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, in the Netherlands.…