Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing fighting, Russia has lost many modern military tanks from its current fleet. The damage has been so severe that it’s been reported Russia has been…
A refrigerator should last you about 12 years on average, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Of course, that’s just an average and some brands have been known to last upwards of 20…
While the Second Amendment gives the American people the right to keep and bear arms, the National Firearms Act, established in 1934, was the first to regulate the manufacture and sale of firearms. Since…
The U.S. national debt has reached over $36 trillion and grows larger every day. Thirty-six trillion dollars is a hard number to wrap your mind around. Imagine this, if we were to take $36…
Florida is a key state for the U.S. military. The Sunshine State is not only home to the Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air Station Jacksonville, but also has multiple counties where several thousand…
Carrier military planes are specifically designed to operate from the flight decks of aircraft carriers. They can take off and land in short distances and withstand the elements of the ocean environment. They are…
While advancements in technology have given us better ways to grow food, practice medicine, eradicate disease, communicate with each other, and unlimited other benefits, the dark side of advanced technology is the ability to…
Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) are identified by the U.S. government as groups living abroad that have the potential to threaten the national security of the United States. For example, at the top of the…
Russia’s military has taken severe losses during the ongoing war with Ukraine. Not only has the loss of human life been costly, but Russia has also lost an estimated 8,768 tanks, 18,333 artillery systems, and…
The US Navy unveiled the newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the USS New Jersey (SSN-796) in September 2024. The SSN 796 can travel up to 25 knots while submerged and doesn’t require refueling while at…
Although the United States is known to have the most powerful navy in the world, it’s not the largest. That would go to Russia, with its 781 ships and submarines. China is close behind,…
The world had never heard of “stealth aircraft” before 1980 when Secretary of Defense Harold Brown announced the U.S. was developing stealth aircraft at a news conference. Aircraft that could evade radar detection was…
From civil rights activists to U.S. presidents to inventors, the following 21 people have played their part in changing the course of history. What does Mahatma Gandhi have in common with Jeff Bezos you…
Helicopters were flown during World War II but not for combat. They were used for rescue missions and as medevacs. It wouldn’t be until the Vietnam War that attack helicopters had widespread use during…
An early summer heat wave hit many parts of the United States, including the East Coast in June 2024. On June 19, Hartford, Connecticut, reached 97 degrees Fahrenheit, while Boston was at a steamy…
In May 2024, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was flying in a US-made Bell 212 helicopter above the mountains when it crashed, killing everyone on board. Like many of the helicopters servicing Iran, this aircraft…
Newport News Shipyard, which is a division of Huntington Ingall Industries (HII), is the largest shipbuilding company in America. It’s the only company to provide the US Navy with aircraft carriers and only one…
America is home to several military bases that have been in operation since the Revolutionary War. There are more than 2.5 million active-duty members of the military today, and over 1 million of them…
A strong military plays a large role in keeping the peace and protecting its country’s citizens. According to the United Nations, the hub for terrorism is transitioning from the Middle East and Northern Africa…
It wasn’t until World War II when helicopters began to be widely used in military settings. By the Vietnam War, the technology for helicopters had improved greatly and they were heavily used during the…
