Apr
18
Max Sebby is an esteemed U.S. Air Force Veteran and former pilot. Guided by a passion for history and astronautical engineering, Andrew's path led him to the prestigious Air Force Academy. Family Background Max Sebby grew up in Palm Springs, California, in a family with diverse occupations. His father worked...
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Apr
17
Colin Powell was a highly respected military leader, diplomat, and statesman. He is considered a prominent figure in American history. Colin Powell was born on April 5, 1937, in Harlem, New York. His life was shaped by dedication, integrity, and a commitment to public service. He climbed the ranks in...
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Apr
16
James Norman Mattis, born on September 8, 1950, served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2017 to 2019. As a former four-star Marine Corps general, he supervised troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf wars. Having graduated from Central Washington University, Mattis joined the Marine Corps through the...
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Apr
15
Thomas Jefferson was a key figure in American history. He helped write the Declaration of Independence, which declared America's freedom from British rule. Later, he served as the first secretary of state and then as vice president under John Adams. When he became the third president of the United States,...
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Apr
14
On October 13, 1944, John Bergman was called up to the Army. His basic infantry training was transferred to Camp Fannin in Tyler, Texas. Then to Fort Ord in California from Tyler, Texas. The Asiatic-Pacific Theater received John. Besides serving in the 128th Infantry Division, he served in the Philippines....
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Apr
13
William Darby - a Fort Smith, Arkansas native, earned his West Point diploma in 1933. He established the 1st Ranger Battalion at the British Commando School in June 1942. As a Field Artillery Officer trained them there. While Operation Torch, an invasion of North Africa, was underway, MAJ Darby commanded...
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Apr
12
One of five boys, Phil Klay, was born in White Plains, New York 1983. Three of his brothers later enlisted in the military. As a result of his mother's work in international medical aid, his maternal grandfather's job as a diplomat, and his father's Peace Corps participation, Klay was exposed...
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Apr
11
George Washington, an American military commander, politician, and founding father, died on December 14, 1799. He served as the country's first president from 1789 to 1797. The Second Continental Congress called Washington the commander of the Continental Army in June 1775. He then presided over the 1787 Constitutional Convention, which...
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Apr
10
Smedley Darlington Butler, born on July 30, 1881, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was a larger-than-life figure whose military career and unyielding principles earned him a legendary status in the United States Marine Corps. A two-time recipient of the Medal of Honor and a charismatic leader, Butler's service spanned decades and...
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Apr
09
Robert Edward Lee served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War. In the latter stages of the conflict, he assumed the role of overall commander of the Confederate States Army. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia, which was regarded as the Confederacy's most formidable military force, from...
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