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Luke Elliot Sommer
Luke Elliot Sommer (Photo: XY)

The Army Ranger who became a bank robber

Luke Sommer is a former United States Army Ranger who became publicly known as a bank robber. On August 7, 2006, Sommer and his crew robbed the Bank of America in Tacoma,
6 years ago
SSgt Barry Sadler, a famous Green Beret, the author of the song
SSgt Barry Sadler, a Green Beret, the author of the famous song - The Ballad of the Green Berets (Photo: XY)

Barry Sadler: The story behind The Ballad of the Green Berets

In the heart of the turbulent 1960s, amid the chaos of the Vietnam War, a timeless melody emerged from the depths of the conflict. It was a song that would resonate through
6 years ago
The video footage from CIA Predator drone during the Operation Anaconda, March 4, 2002 at Takur Ghar mountains in Afghanistan (Photo: YouTube/Video Still)

John Chapman: A last stand worth of the Medal of Honor

The United States had a lot of heroes in its history, one of them is John Chapman. But this was the only time when the heroic action was caught on video. On
6 years ago
Jason Everman: The Rock 'n' Roll Casualty Who Became a War Hero (Photo: NYT)

From a rock star to Special Forces

The path from the rock star to a respectable Special Forces operator was easy for Jason Everman. Tales of combat stories from a friend, a former Navy SEAL, inspired Jason Everman, who
6 years ago
Clint Eastwood as Marine Sgt. Highway in movie Heartbreak Ridge in 1986
Clint Eastwood in the Hollywood blockbuster Heartbreak Ridge in 1986 (Photo: XY)

From Navy to one of the greatest American actors

The Hollywood star Clint Eastwood once upon a time was a soldier. Long before he dared anyone to make his day as famous Dirty Harry, he served as a swimming instructor at
6 years ago
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