AUGUST 12, 2024 - On 16 August 1812, Brig. Gen. William Hull surrendered his forces to the British after a near-bloodless siege of Fort Detroit. His shocking capitulation was a result of his own lack of intelligence activities and a weeks-long deception campaign by the British. The War of 1812 began on 18 June 1812, though General Hull did not learn of this until nearly a … [Read more...]
Making Sense of the “Megaquake” Buzz
AUGUST 12, 2024 - Japan's seismic experts are urging the nation to brace for the possibility of a future "megaquake" that could result in hundreds of thousands of fatalities. However, it’s important to note that they emphasize that this does not mean such a catastrophic event is imminent. The August 9 alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) makes this the first … [Read more...]
Joint Military Exercise Showcases Capabilities
AUGUST 12, 2024 - Active duty and reservists from the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps conducted a C-5 Galaxy defuel and simulated missile threat evacuation operation during Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 at Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport, Mich., Aug. 9, 2024. Air Force personnel from Dover Air Force Base and the Michigan Air National Guard as well as Marine Corps Reservists from … [Read more...]
Jack Daniel’s Celebrates Military with Heroes Selection
AUGUST 12, 2024 – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Jack Daniel’s Heroes Selection Single Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey – the latest selection in the limited edition series featuring whiskey chosen by heroes, for heroes. Selected by U.S. Navy Veteran and Jack Daniel’s SVP General Manager Melvin Keebler, the 2024 Heroes Selection edition was hand-picked to celebrate … [Read more...]
NATO Exercise Highlights International Operability
AUGUST 12, 2024 — NATO soldiers from Canada, Latvia, Romania, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom gathered to conduct field exercise Paladin Strike Aug. 5-8, 2024, at the Adazi Military Camp Training Area, Latvia. NATO countries conducted the exercise to familiarize themselves with each other’s land fighting tactics and capabilities, ensuring they can work … [Read more...]