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In August 1943, during the Sicily Campaign of World War II, U.S. General George S. Patton — visiting wounded American soldiers in field hospitals...
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In August 1943, during the Sicily Campaign of World War II, U.S. General George S. Patton — visiting wounded American soldiers in field hospitals...
Summary and Key Points: A Congressional Budget Office analysis suggests President Trump’s proposed “Golden Fleet” of BBG(X) Trump-class battleships could become the most expensive...
Summary and Key Points: General George S. Patton’s famous maxim, “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs, but by how...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider program achieved a significant milestone in September 2025 with the addition of a second...
Summary and Key Points: Amid rising tensions in January 2026, Iran has renewed threats to “close” the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint...
Summary and Key Points: USS Gerald R. Ford remains a high-demand supercarrier after supporting a time-sensitive Venezuela operation and continuing a long deployment since...
All four Iowa-class battleships saw action during the Korean War, using 16-inch gunfire to hammer coastal targets, support ground forces, and pressure Communist supply...
Dr. Michael Rubin argues that Washington’s repeated abandonment of partners is no longer an exception but a defining feature of U.S. policy. He points...
The U.S. Army has officially canceled the M10 Booker program as of May 2025, citing "requirements creep" and excessive weight gain as the primary...
North American Aviation’s XB-70 Valkyrie was a massive, six-engine strategic bomber designed to fly at Mach 3 and outrun enemy defenses. However, the advent...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, identified as the Pentagon’s top acquisition priority, is reportedly 60% complete and...