The F-4 Phantom II began as a U.S. Navy fleet defender and became the West’s do-everything jet: fighter, bomber, ...
The timing of the Vietnam War perfectly coincided with advancements in air infantry, paving the way for several notable ...
The impetus for Linebacker I was somewhat reactive in nature as opposed to the more proactive spirit of Linebacker II, as the first Linebacker was devised to counter the Communist North Vietnamese ...
Today, America prizes air superiority in its approach to warfare, but there’s a growing sentiment among many within the defense apparatus that dogfights, or close-quarters air-to-air combat, is a ...
Retired Air Force Col. Hank Hoffman was flying an A-37 light attack plane over the Mekong River firing holes into the center of an enemy boat when his plane started falling. He was going too slowly ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — An Iowa filmmaker has created a full-length feature documentary about Iowa veterans who served ...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Earlier this month, the U.S. Army announced that it would ...
It's no secret that the Vietnam War was a rough time in U.S. history. Between the military's lack of preparedness for guerrilla warfare, waning support on both sides of the ocean, and North Vietnam's ...
Michelle Hofmann is an Emmy Award winning KRIS 6 News Anchor and Reporter who is passionate about advocating for the communities she serves. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When retired United States Air ...
More than half a century later, 14 soldiers of Bravo Company were formally awarded Bronze Star Medals for their actions in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
When the Korean War began in 1950, the United States entered a new era of air combat it barely understood. Pilots trained for ...