Last month, Poland bolstered its military arsenal with the acquisition of 12 K9A1 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. This addition brings the total number of K9A1s in the Polish Armed Forces to 108, solidifying…
China’s military is massive to say the least. This force is not only the largest in Asia, but the world at large. At the heart of this is the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) which…
In December 1941, Japanese military forces had devastated forces around the globe. They had attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor, conquered various areas, and even took over Hong Kong. By May 1942, the Allied…
America’s navy is one of the most powerful in the world. Our nation owns quite a fleet of seafaring vessels, including some enormous aircraft carriers. However, the United States is not the only global…
Long before the United States emerged as a global superpower, Europe had already been setting the stage for Western Civilization. For centuries, the continent has been a cradle of innovation, culture, and conflict. While…
As the world’s largest and most populous continent, Asia is home to some of the most powerful militaries on Earth. China and Russia easily dominate with their nuclear weapons, advanced fighter jets, and massive…
Doug Peterson was a Dustoff guy. Dustoff crew members, during the Vietnam War, were an invaluable part of medical support. The crew would fly in on helicopters to combat situations, allowing for an easier…
24/7 Insights There are multiple questions most Americans can’t answer about the military. Some of these questions include how many branches make the US military. The average American likely can’t say when the US…
World War II is perhaps the greatest conflict this world has ever known, reshaping the world order to more or less what we know it as today. During this tumultuous time, extraordinary acts of…
World War II had such a tremendous impact on American culture and so saturates our media and entertainment, it seems like it happened only a few years ago. But it’s been 79 years since…
The U.S. Marine Corps traces its history as one of the storied branches in the U.S. military. Founded in 1775, the Marines have been a pivotal force in every major American conflict. Known as…
Iran’s active helicopter fleet is aged. Some of the aircraft date back to the 1960s with the newest, a Mil Mi-171 Hip, first introduced in 1981. However, the majority of Iran’s helicopter fleet comes…
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a military alliance of countries in North America and Europe that work together to maintain global peace. A few of the landlocked members of NATO have no…
Donald Trump defied expectations to regain the presidency in November 2024. He will be the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. Though primarily concerned with domestic affairs, Trump’s presidency will be…
The U.S. Navy does more than guard the seas from its naval ships, it has a full line of combat-ready aircraft, scanning the skies above. The fleet includes everything from helicopters to transport aircraft…
