The Republic of China Navy is also called the ROC Navy and, colloquially, the Taiwan Navy.
Taiwan Navy, WWII. It was called the Chinese Navy during World War II and before the Republic of China left the country. Due to Taiwan’s ambiguous political position and not to be confused with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy, the phrase is used locally but less worldwide.
The primary task of the Taiwanese Navy today is to protect and defend the remaining areas of Taiwan and the sea lanes under its jurisdiction from any possible attack or invasion.
Author: Michael
When George C. Scott delivered his tour de force as American General George S. Patton in the 1970 move Patton, the media had one main question for veterans that watched the film: “Was he like the real Patton?”
Almost to a man, the dogfaces that served with Patton, especially the vaunted Third Army, said that oh yes, Scott seemed to be Patton and Patton seemed to be Scott.
Operation Desert Storm officially began on January 17, 1991. That’s when a coalition of 34 nations, led by the United States, began bombarding military targets in Iraq. The bombing was in response to that country’s invasion and occupation of Kuwait two months earlier. The air campaign lasted for 42 days and nights before a 100-hour ground offensive drove the Iraqi forces out of Kuwait. The operation came to be known as the Persian Gulf War. It’s also called the First Gulf War or simply Operation Desert Storm.
The Lead-Up
The lead-up to Operation Desert Storm started in August 1990.
Ronald Sheridan left his home in the early morning hours of March 20, 1986, as if it were any other day. Sheridan was a former Los Angeles Police Department officer who was working security at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Then 51 years old, he knew there was an antiterrorism exercise happening at the base.
The Navy’s Red Cell special operators were testing the base’s responses to certain terrorism situations.
It may seem like one big joke to many in the United States and in American media, but the inability to reach a majority vote for Speaker of the House was having a direct impact on the defense of the United States. Without a speaker, the House of Representatives wasn’t officially in place, and members of Congress were not allowed access to classified or sensitive information.
One of the main sticking points for the opposition to now-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, appeared to be his ongoing support for sending aid to Ukraine.
A soldier assigned to Regional Health Command – Atlantic pulls himself through obstacle during the 2017 Best Medic Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 18, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Meleesa Gutierrez).
A few nights ago, I did something I rarely do. I met up with a buddy from my soldiering days. We had a good time, drank a few too many beers, and did what soldiers do best. We told stories. We laughed about the stupid things our Joes did in Iraq, how they got in trouble and saved our asses.
Military timepieces are, first and foremost, tools. From professional dive watches to nearly bullet-proof G Shocks, function must come before form on the battlefield. However, one notable watch was inspired by a groundbreaking military invention and went on to become an international fashion icon. We’re talking, of course, about the Cartier Tank.
No man’s land proved to be deadly for either side trying to cross it (U.S. Army)
Like the tracked, armored vehicle for which it’s named, the Cartier Tank traces its origin back to WWI.
Eurasia Group, founded in 1998 by geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer, brings the world of business and investment to the outlook on world politics. Political scientists, risk analysts and consultants inform investors and the world’s business decision-makers on how to make sense of a rapidly evolving world.
Every year, the consulting agency compiles its list of the world’s top geopolitical risk factors using unfolding events, expert analysis, and leaders with real-world experience in the business arenas and beyond.
A lot was asked of British soldiers during World War II, and they would happily oblige if they were given the right tools for the job – and sometimes they would still oblige even if they weren’t. But having so much to do on long missions away from supply centers meant that those tools had to be lightweight, portable, and hopefully, have many uses.
One of the tools that meet all those criteria are toggle ropes, a relatively short length of rope, around six feet long, with a toggle at one end and an eyelet on the other.
Comedians have made an impact on cultures in many different ways for thousands of years through the stage: a king’s court as a jester, a circus clown, and in the past 100+ years through stand-up acts, movies, plays and even musicals. Many times these funny professionals bring with them a special flair likely developed under stressful circumstances, other times it was a natural gift or honed through much practice. The comedians on this list share one thing in common, they are all military veterans who served their country. Sit back and enjoy the ride.