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Today Marks the 56th Anniversary of the Founding of The US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN

From its scrappy beginnings in a converted trailer at Miramar to its status as the gold standard of aerial combat training, TOPGUN has spent 56 years turning hotshot pilots into lethal warriors who own the skies.

The Battle That Never Should Have Happened: How Stubborn Commanders Sent Thousands to Die in Hurtgen Forest

The Battle of Hurtgen Forest was a brutal fight against terrain as much as the enemy—bad strategy turned the woods into a death trap.

The F-22 Raptor: The Overlooked Apex Predator of Air Superiority

The F-22 Raptor: unmatched speed, agility, and firepower. A true apex predator—will it ever get to prove itself in real combat?

Aviation History: The 2003 Patriot Missile Friendly Fire Incident That Downed a US Navy F/A-18 in Iraq

In the unforgiving chaos of war, where technology and split-second decisions collide, the tragic loss of Lt. Nathan D. White serves as a sobering reminder that even the most advanced systems can fail those they are meant to protect.

Kelly Johnson: The Genius Behind America’s Iconic Fighter Jets

Kelly Johnson revolutionized aviation with groundbreaking designs like the U-2 and SR-71, shaping America’s dominance in the skies.

‘Bragg Is Back’ (but Not in the Way You Think) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Renames Fort Liberty

Bragg is back, this time honoring a true American hero whose courage and sacrifice embody the best of our military tradition.

Building a Culture: How Generals Ridgway and Gavin Rebuilt the 82nd Airborne for D-Day

Between January and June 1944, Ridgway and Gavin took a battered 82nd Airborne, forged it into a lethal, disciplined force, and set the standard that Airborne warriors still live by today.

The CIA’s Secret Humor: Read the Cold War’s Most Classified Soviet Jokes

The CIA website isn’t all secret missions—discover declassified UFO docs, psychic studies, and even Cold War-era Soviet jokes!

Own a Piece of Navy SEAL History: Rare Memorabilia Auction – Bid Now!

Own a piece of American badassery—because nothing says ‘I’m not a communist’ like outbidding your buddies for some SEAL-forged relics.

Remembering Navy SEAL Danny Dietz, Born January 26th

Danny Dietz’s journey from a rebellious teenager to a heroic Navy SEAL is a powerful reminder that resilience and determination can forge greatness.

When SEAL Team Six Rescued Two Aid Workers from Somali Pirates

The United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), SEAL Team Six, is one of several publicly disclosed units under the Joint Special Operations Command.

SOFREP Video Interview with SEAL Team Six Founder Dick Marcinko – Episode 6: Teaching Enlisted SEALs to Fly

In a bold and controversial move, Marcinko transformed his operators into skilled pilots, acquiring civilian planes for rapid response to hijacking crises, embodying the essence of a self-sufficient, covert unit.

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