Silence to violence: What the bridge scene in ‘1917′ says about war
A re-watch of "1917" reveals much about duty and sacrifice, but the bridge scene is its violent awakening. It tells us that war doesn’t wait for clarity.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia
The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Vietnam veterans recount their missions through the deadly jungle
Veterans of the Vietnam War’s long-range reconnaissance patrols recount their missions through the jungle, where they faced far more than just the enemy.
By Staff Reports
Codename Nemo: How nine men captured a Nazi sub and shortened WWII
The U.S. antisubmarine task force captured the Nazi submarine along with its crew, technology, encryption codes and a working Enigma cipher machine.
Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
Navy rescues crew from merchant vessel struck by Houthis in Red Sea
Sailors from the Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group airlifted the crew of a merchant vessel attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on Saturday.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Beth Sullivan
Navy faces most intense running sea battle since WWII with Houthis
Nearly every day, Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch missiles, drones or some other type of attack in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
US-built Gaza pier’s latest challenge: Will UN continue aid delivery?
The U.S. military-built Gaza pier faces UN aid delivery decisions and will be detached again due to rough seas.
NATO approves plan to speed aid and training to Ukraine’s armed forces
NATO would coordinate security assistance and training from a U.S base in Germany with around 700 personnel.
By Lorne Cook
Navy helicopter evacuates mariner injured in Red Sea Houthi attack
The mariner was flown by a U.S. helicopter based on the USS Philippine Sea to another nearby ship for medical treatment.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press