History
The USS Texas (BB-35) Finally Finds A Permanent Home
The Texas Battleship Foundation aims to have the ship fully restored and ready for visitors by next year—marking a whole new era for this iconic battleship, the last of its...
“Battleship Cove” Is Home To America’s Greatest Museum Ships
Narrowing down the top 10 museum ships likely wasn't easy, because the United States is fortunate enough to be home to dozens.
“Puff the Magic Dragon”: The AC-47 Gunship Was the Viet Cong’s Worst Nightmare
As a CAS warplane, the AC-47 was an essential lifeline in the often close quarter combat of the Vietnam War.
Napalm in the Morning: The Aircraft of “Apocalypse Now”
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois—a.k.a. the “Huey”—is the main character in what may be the film’s most iconic scene.
A Vietnam POW’s Homecoming and the “Burst of Joy” That Wasn’t
Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm’s homecoming was not as sweet as “Burst of Joy” suggests.
The U.S. Navy’s A4 Skyhawk Was the Stuff of Legend
The A-4 was meant to be small, yet it was required to pack a punch. In the 1950s, in the coldest days of the Cold War, the United States Navy...
How One Pilot Sunk Two Aircraft Carriers At the Battle of Midway
There was bittersweet irony in Best’s accomplishment. It was his most successful mission, and also his last.
The U.S. Navy Once Used Planes to Help Dock an Aircraft Carrier
The United States Navy has a long history of innovation.
The Jews Who Fought Back: The Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The uprising ended in failure, but it represented a psychological turning point.
The Legendary USS Barb was a Nightmare for Japan in WWII
Barb and her gonzo CO were a problem for America’s enemies—and a much-needed solution for the United States.
The USS Texas May Finally Have a Permanent Home Soon
Strangely, few Texans seem to want the battleship berthed near them.
The Secret Mission That Doomed Jimmy Carter’s Presidency
The passing of President Jimmy Carter has inspired national reflection on the 39th president’s tenure and legacy. Of all the men who have served as president, Carter may well have...