In a remarkable comeback, the USS Iowa, the lead ship of the iconic Iowa-class battleships, emerged from retirement almost three decades after being decommissioned. The battleship, renowned for its role in World War II, underwent a technological facelift in the 1980s, only to face tragedy during a gunnery exercise in 1989. Measuring 860 feet in … Read more
Sydney Town Hall – In a rallying cry to support Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion, campaigners are urging Australia to reconsider its decision to decommission 45 Taipan helicopters. The Australian Defence Force had originally planned to replace the aging fleet with U.S.-made Blackhawks. The call to action comes amid Ukraine’s request to acquire the … Read more
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker’s Final Resting Place to be in San Diego, California In a poignant development, military scientists have successfully identified the remains of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker from Richmond, Indiana, nearly 79 years after he lost his life during a World War II battle in Germany. Walker, … Read more