Daily Archives: Mar 13, 2026

James Thompson

The Hard Truth and Hidden Benefits of Becoming a Navy SEAL

Since their founding by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, the Navy SEALs have been at America's forefront of its toughest military operations. They are well known for unstinting endurance, tactical expertise, and esprit de corps, and these highly skilled fighters embody the best in physical and mental toughness....
James Thompson

Is Russia’s Army Nearing a Breaking Point in Ukraine?

The battle of Avdiivka has become one of the deadliest periods of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. What happened on this battlefield highlighted not just the sheer number of Russian casualties, but also the strength of Ukrainian defenses with European support. 1. A Day of Record Losses Open-source analyst Andrew...
James Thompson

Douglas A-1 Skyraider: The Legendary Attack Aircraft Pilots Never Forgot

When the Douglas A-1 Skyraider first burst into the skies on March 18, 1945, few realized the extraordinary career it would write. Constructed as an original single-seat torpedo/dive bomber for the US Navy, the Skyraider a fondly described "Spad" proved to be so much more than just another warbird....