Christopher Lange

The journey from conception to commissioning of a U.S. naval ship is a long process with multiple milestones. It starts with a design phase, where naval architects and engineers work collaboratively to create blueprints that meet the Navy’s operational requirements. These plans undergo multiple revisions and simulations to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. At the […]

The journey from conception to commissioning of a U.S. naval ship is a long process with multiple milestones. It starts with a design phase, where naval architects and engineers work collaboratively to create blueprints that meet the Navy’s operational requirements. These plans undergo multiple revisions and simulations to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. At the […]

From the years 1940 to 1945, the United States played a pivotal role in the outcome of World War II by bolstering its military production capabilities. After already calling on the U.S. to become “the great arsenal of democracy,” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said more specifically, “I should like to see this nation geared up […]

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are renowned as the pioneers of aviation, having successfully achieved the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight in 1903. This marked the birth of aviation, laying the foundation for the development of military aircraft in the early 20th century. The United States was one of the first nations to […]

In its beginning, the U.S. Navy relied heavily on small arms, and each Navy soldier was outfitted and trained with pistols, rifles, and swords. Much has changed since, as the Navy has evolved over the years. Today, in addition to its cruisers, submarines, and aircraft carriers, Navy sailors and soldiers still use a large arsenal […]

The United States Medal of Honor, the highest military distinction, is awarded to recognize extraordinary acts of valor. Of the more than 41 million people who have ever served in the U.S. military over the nation’s history, about 3,500 were awarded the Medal of Honor, exhibiting heroism, selflessness, devotion, and going above and beyond the […]