M113: Why A Vietnam-Era US APC Is Essential To The War In Ukraine.Vuong.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 25, 2022 has seen the use of a wide range weaponry, both from the latest products of Russian and Western arsenals to some…
Read moreThe Americans Had the B1; The Soviets Countered With the Blackjack.Vuong.
The Cold War was at its coldest in the 1960s, with the United States and the Soviet Union each engaged in massive military buildups to prepare for possible war with…
Read moreFirst Meeting of the Mexico-Guatemala Border Command: A Major Step Towards Enhancing Border Security Cooperation.Vuong.
The 33rd and 38th Military Regions participated in the inaugural meeting of the Mexico-Guatemala Border Command, aimed at discussing the enhancement of border security between the neighboring countries. This meeting…
Read moreU.S. Northern Command and Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional Team Up For July Joint Exercise: Enhancing Security and Bilateral Cooperation.Vuong.
In July, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA) conducted a significant joint professional exercise aimed at enhancing operational compatibility and refining tactical procedures. This…
Read moreThe Resilience of Monte Cassino: A Story of Destruction and Rebirth (1940-2014).Vuong.
Introduction The Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino, perched atop a rocky hill in Italy, is more than just a religious landmark. It is a testament to resilience, having witnessed profound…
Read moreThe Surrender of U-858: The First German U-Boat to Capitulate in the United States.Vuong.
Introduction The German submarine U-858 was one of the last operational U-boats of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. It is remembered not only for its missions…
Read moreUSS Arizona: 1,177 Lives Lost During The Attack On Pearl Harbor.Vuong.
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain (Colorized) The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during the Second World War was the catalyst that caused the United States to officially enter…
Read moreSteve Serio and Nicky Nieves Named Team USA Flag Bearers for the 2024 Paralympic Games.Vuong.
Athletes Steve Serio and Nicky Nieves have been selected as the Team USA flag bearers for the upcoming 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The wheelchair basketball star and sitting volleyball player will…
Read moreHarry Patch: The Last Fighting Tommy and His Enduring Legacy of Peace.Vuong.
Introduction Harry Patch, known as “The Last Fighting Tommy,” was the final British soldier who fought in the trenches of World War I. Born on June 17, 1898, and passing…
Read moreDecommissioned Soviet Aircraft Carrier Engulfed in Flames in Chinese River.Vuong.
One of the many Soviet aircraft carriers to wind up in China in the years since the bloc’s collapse has been heavily damaged in a fire. Minsk became shrouded in flames and…
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