In a mere two months, soldiers learned how to load and fire a musket quicker and more efficiently, and were introduced to the bayonet, allowing them to engage more successfully when in close combat ...
After being partially shut down after Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, Fort Eisenhower is reopening in phases. Here’s a look at some of the damage from the Sept. 27 hurricane as well as subsequent ...
Military costumes are adorned with a range of insignia and distinctions that convey information about the wearer's rank, unit, service history, and accomplishments. These include medals, ribbons, ...
C-47 Skytrains "Placid Lassie" and "Chalk 40" and a pair of UH-1 Hueys are among the many unique aviation assets helping to deliver supplies and aid in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene ...
When U.S. inflation-adjusted military spending fell by one-third in the 1990s, the U.S. share of global military spending only fell by six percentage points because other countries, particularly ...
Remembering late singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson, who Ray Elliott interviewed during a 2002 visit to Champaign for the showing of “A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries" at Ebertfest.