On May 6, 1937 The German Airship Hindenburg burst into flames 200 feet over its intended landing spot at New Jersey's Lakehurst Naval Air Station. The cause of the disaster is still uncertain. Some thought the ship had been hit by lightning while others continue to believe that hydrogen was the cause. Some Germans even cried foul play, suspecting sabotage intended to sully … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
U.S. Military Operation: “Gothic Serpent”
In Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3, 1993 a battle took place. It was referred to as "The Battle of Mogadishu" or the "Gothic Serpent." … [Read more...]
Military Spending Worldwide
Military spending by various countries all over the world can be measured as each country's spending percentage of that country's gross domestic product. A country's GDP is a total of the value of the services provided in a country and the products that are made there. It does not include the value of items that are imported into that country, but it does include items that are … [Read more...]
Deadline For Special “Stop Loss” Pay Closing In Fast
September 21,2011 From a Defense Department News Release WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2011 – Only a month remains for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. Officials extended a previous deadline to Oct. 21 to allow more time for eligible people to apply. "The nation has rallied behind this effort -- the military … [Read more...]
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is No More
With his signature, the President put in motion the end of a policy that has hurt our military as a whole, that has forced thousands of those who serve to do so under a cloud of anxiety and isolation, and that has stood as a symbol of the barriers to unity and equality in our country. As the President put it, "For we are not a nation that says, 'don't ask, don’t tell.' We are … [Read more...]