On January 17, 1991, the United States and its coalition partners launched Operation Desert Storm, the combat phase of the Persian Gulf War, marking one of the most significant military campaigns of the late 20th century. The operation began with a massive aerial bombardment of Iraqi military targets, signaling the start of a decisive effort to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.The conflict originated in August 1990, when Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion of Kuwait, claiming territorial...

Every year on the third Monday in January, the United States observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the nation’s most influential civil rights leaders. The holiday coincides with King’s birthday on January 15 and serves as a day to honor his enduring work toward equality, justice, and nonviolent social change.Dr. King rose to national prominence during the 1950s and 1960s as a leader of the civil rights movement,...

On December 20, 1989, the United States launched a large-scale military operation in Panama, marking one of the final major U.S. military actions of the Cold War era. Known as Operation Just Cause, the invasion aimed to remove Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega, secure the Panama Canal, and protect American citizens living in the country.At the time, Noriega, once an ally of the United States, had become increasingly hostile and was accused of drug trafficking, election interference, and human rights...

Each year on December 13, the United States marks the birthday of the National Guard, honoring the nation’s oldest military organization and its long-standing tradition of citizen-soldiers. The National Guard traces its origins to December 13, 1636, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony organized local militia regiments to defend settlements in the New World.These early militias laid the foundation for what would become the modern National Guard, a force uniquely positioned to serve both state and federal...

Wrong, oh so wrong. I sincerely hope a @CPL P.MacTavish will show up and comment next

Sorry Major, been lurking and waiting for the game to pick up again.I would like to see a SPC Erickson coming in next :)

Each year on December 7, the United States observes National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, honoring the lives lost during the surprise military strike that brought the nation into World War II. On the morning of December 7, 1941, forces of the Empire of Japan launched a sudden attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, shattering peace in the Pacific and altering the course of global history.The assault began just before 8:00 a.m., targeting naval vessels, airfields, and military...

On December 6, 1865, a defining moment in American history occurred: the 13th Amendment was officially ratified after gaining approval from the required number of states in United States Congress. With its adoption, the United States formally abolished slavery, bringing a constitutional end to an institution that had shaped, and divided, the nation since its founding.The amendment’s passage followed the end of the American Civil War, a brutal conflict fought over the future of the Union and the...

The Civil Air Patrol celebrates its birthday each year on December 1, marking the founding of an organization that has played a vital, often unsung role in American aviation history. Born on the eve of the United States’ entry into World War II, the Civil Air Patrol emerged from a simple yet powerful idea: that civilian aviators could use their skills to help protect the nation. From that beginning in 1941, the organization has grown into a cornerstone of emergency response, aerospace education,...