: During WWII, millions of United States citizens responded to the nation’s request for troops. These individuals came from nearly every area of the country, but some states contributed a higher number of troops…
On June 25, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis. To address the issue, he recommends banning automatic rifles, universal background checks, industry regulations, restrictions on use in…
On January 28, 2024, the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command confiscated a shipment of various arms and military components in the Arabian Sea. The vessel, heading towards Houthi controlled areas of Yemen, contained over…
Gun control laws are designed to keep firearms out of the wrong hands and reduce the risk of deadly gun violence. Some states with stricter gun legislation have passed laws that expanded background checks,…
Heightened conflict across the globe, particularly among nations with nuclear arsenals like China, Russia, Israel, and the U.S., has prompted some Americans to think about nuclear survival kits and seek out the location of…
A Gallup poll indicates that around 46% of Americans have a gun in their home or on their property. This statistic, obtained from an annual survey, has remained steady for nearly two decades. In…
Growing disagreements between several nations have led to an increase in global tensions in the past few years. With the ongoing war in Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and continuing tensions between…
Air power is central to America’s global projection of its military strength and with air bases worldwide, aviation offers the nation a means of responding rapidly during the eventuality of emergencies throughout the world,…
In sports, crunch time refers to the part of the game or match that decides the outcome. But for kids growing up in the 1960s, crunch time meant chowing down on snacks while watching…
Women have been serving in the U.S. Armed Forces since 1775, as early as the Revolutionary War. Many of these roles were not the standard positions they hold today, ranging from nurses to cooks,…
Electric cars have become popular in recent years thanks to the introduction of the Toyota Prius in 1997. Although the Prius is a hybrid electric vehicle, it reintroduced the world to how much of…
In the course of war, U.S. soldiers have faced not only death and injury from bombs and guns, but also the other deadly aspects of the battlefield. Life threatening weather, illness, poison, and many…
Military pay rates have long been known to be subpar. As a soldier first starting out, the base pay is far below the national average, and depending on the state you reside in, it…
Every year, the United States Army spends roughly $5 billion modernizing its ground-based combat vehicles: tanks, artillery, personnel carriers, and other armored vehicles. Of that, some portion goes to research and development, but most…
The U.S. has one of the largest militaries in the world. To accomplish its mission, the Department of Defense operates bases where military personnel can be trained and housed until deployed. In total, the…
With the war in Ukraine rapidly approaching the end of its second year and threatening to spill over the border, many European nations are eyeing their army reserves and considering reinstating military conscription rules…
The past few years have been tumultuous ones for automakers. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered severe supply chain issues, hurting sales for months. The big three American automakers just resolved a nearly two month strike,…
The steakhouse is a great American culinary institution, and such places have never been more popular. Steak-centric chains both extravagant (Ruth’s Chris, Fleming’s) and bargain-priced (Outback, LongHorn) continue to proliferate. Almost every city has…
There has long been a debate between car enthusiasts about the merits of American vs foreign-made vehicles. The fact is: while there are plenty of American-owned car brands, outsourcing of parts manufacturing and assembly…
In the last five years, military spending in Europe has increased by a staggering 47%. Of course, one of the biggest reasons for this increase, as reported in the latest data released by the…
