NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The dozens of countries that make up this organization, including the United States, are all allies, ready to come to each other’s defense in times of intense…
Combat aircraft are an indispensable part of all NATO operations. They are ultimately what give NATO its strength compared to other nations or alliances, as well as its long reach. These combat aircraft enhance…
Guided by German technology, the Soviet Union first began developing tanks back in 1926. Within just two years, the country produced the MS-1 tank and continued to refine its designs over the next several…
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…
The Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States with an impressive 2.6 million people on its payroll. Around 734,000 are civilians, but most employees are active-duty troops, National Guardsmen, and…
Towed artillery units are defined as large-caliber guns that are easily maneuvered by vehicle, allowing for flexibility and rapid relocation. Though strong enough to severely injure and even decimate enemy lines, these units are…
America has been a gun-manufacturing country since colonial times, creating several types of firearms that range from revolvers to handguns. Over the years, our great country’s ability to produce guns has only evolved with…
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…
The Vietnam War was a period that defined modern America, not just in a cultural sense, but the military doctrine that came from this war as well. From this time also came some of…
Similarly to the American Air Force, Russia’s Air Force was formed out of necessity during WWI. While the U.S. created its first aviation division in 1913, Russia formed a unit dedicated to aviation a…
For over 150 years, the Medal of Honor has stood as the highest award in the U.S. military across all branches. It recognizes the service members who have distinguished themselves with the highest level…
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…
