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What's the status on the new memorials coming to Washington DC?

What's the status on the new memorials coming to Washington DC?

Several new memorials are being planned for Washington DC, including Desert Storm and Global War on Terrorism memorials.
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Historian William Kerrigan to Present on West Virginia's Civil War History

Historian William Kerrigan to Present on West Virginia's Civil War History

Historian William Kerrigan to Present on West Virginia's Civil War History
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From Airborne Landings to Victory: The Battle for Sicily in 1943

From Airborne Landings to Victory: The Battle for Sicily in 1943

The Allied invasion of Sicily, known as Operation Husky, marked a pivotal moment in World War II. This operation, which began on the night of July ...
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Lt. Gen. Roger Turner Assumes Command of Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Impacting U.S. Military Strategy

Lt. Gen. Roger Turner Assumes Command of Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Impacting U.S. Military Strategy

Lt. Gen. Roger Turner has taken command of the Marine Corps Forces Pacific, the largest operational command within the Marine Corps, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Turner succeeds Lt. Gen. James Glynn, who is retiring after a 37-year career. Turner previously commanded the III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa, where he played a key role in developing the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment. Marine Corps Commandant Eric Smith praised both Turner and Glynn for their leadership and technical skills. Turner now oversees approximately 72,500 Marines and sailors, with a significant portion operating west of the International Date Line. The command is headquartered at Camp Smith on Oahu and includes I MEF in California and Arizona, and III MEF in Hawaii and Japan.
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Stanislav Petrov's Decision in 1983 Prevented Potential Nuclear Catastrophe

Stanislav Petrov's Decision in 1983 Prevented Potential Nuclear Catastrophe

In September 1983, Soviet Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov was on duty in a command bunker when early-warning systems indicated an incoming nuclear missile attack from the United States. Despite the alarm, Petrov judged the alert to be a false alarm and chose not to escalate the warning up the chain of command. His decision is credited with preventing a potential retaliatory nuclear strike by the Soviet Union. The incident occurred during a period of heightened tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, following the downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 by Soviet forces. Petrov's judgment was later confirmed as correct, as the alert was caused by a system malfunction.
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On This Day: How the Manhattan Project Changed Warfare Forever

On This Day: How the Manhattan Project Changed Warfare Forever

The Manhattan Project was a pivotal research and development program during World War II that led to the creation of the first atomic bombs. This m...
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Why Manila Bay Became One of History’s Most Decisive Naval Battles

Why Manila Bay Became One of History’s Most Decisive Naval Battles

The Battle of Manila Bay, fought on May 1, 1898, was a landmark event in the Spanish–American War. This naval engagement not only marked the first ...
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Why Metacom’s Death Was a Turning Point for Southern New England

Why Metacom’s Death Was a Turning Point for Southern New England

King Philip's War, also known as Metacom's War, was a significant conflict between Native Americans and English colonists in New England. The war, ...
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Operation Husky Combined Allied Air, Sea and Land Power in Sicily

Operation Husky Combined Allied Air, Sea and Land Power in Sicily

Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, was a critical turning point in the Italian Campaign of World War II. This large-scale operation, w...
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Lolly Adefope to Debut in West End's 'Oh, Mary!' as Mary Todd Lincoln

Lolly Adefope to Debut in West End's 'Oh, Mary!' as Mary Todd Lincoln

Lolly Adefope to Debut in West End's 'Oh, Mary!' as Mary Todd Lincoln
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Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions
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Iowa-Class Battleships' Role in Desert Storm Highlighted Amid Cost Concerns

Iowa-Class Battleships' Role in Desert Storm Highlighted Amid Cost Concerns

The U.S. Navy's Iowa-class battleships, specifically the USS Missouri and USS Wisconsin, played a significant role in the 1991 Gulf War, firing 1,083 16-inch shells during Operation Desert Storm. These battleships, reactivated and modernized in the 1980s at a cost of $1.7 billion, were equipped with Tomahawk missiles and advanced electronic warfare systems. Despite their effectiveness in combat, the high operational costs and large crew requirements led to their decommissioning shortly after the war. The battleships' deployment demonstrated their firepower but also highlighted the challenges of maintaining such large vessels in a post-Cold War era.