Hair Has Long and Short History in U.S. Armed Forces
While Americans today expect to see soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen with closely clipped hair, many don’t realize …
World War II
Iconic Coast Guard Aircraft
They loved it. They hated it. It was the only jet ever to join the U.S. Coast Guard’s air fleet. …
ABDA: The Unsuccessful Band of Brothers
Suggested by the Chinese, endorsed by the Americans, commanded by the British, and presented as a fait accompli to the …
Operation Paperclip
“In summary, we have here [in the Soviet Union] a political force committed fanatically to the belief that with [the] …
Midway, 1942: When the Odds Were Against Us
Today, more than six decades later, Americans remember World War II as “The Good War,” and think of the nation’s …
MASSA – How a Small Family Company Continues to Lead the Field of Electroacoustics and Sonar Design & Construction for 75 Years! (Sponsored)
Present Day
Today MASSA is known as an industry leader in Sonar Transducers and Electroacoustic Systems. They are responsible for …
Uncommon Valor: The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (Digital Magazine)
The Iwo Jima Association of America and DefenseMediaNetwork.com are excited to share with you Uncommon Valor: The 75th Anniversary of …
Charles W. Lindberg: Iwo Jima First Flag-Raiser
Charles W. Lindberg’s life changed 10 days after he was evacuated from Iwo Jima. While lying in a military hospital …
The Two-Flag Raisings on Iwo Jima
“There goes the flag!” – The cry from Marines and sailors upon seeing the raising of the first flag
John …
Hershel “Woody” Williams: Battle of Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient
Hershel “Woody” Williams fought on Guam and Iwo Jima during World War II. On Iwo Jima, his actions during a …