Operation Pig Iron: OSS’s Skyborne Assault on Nazi Morale
Packing of miniature issues of the magazine by OSS members in “bombs” as part of “Operation Pig Iron.” U.S. Government (OSS) photo. Formed in 1942 amid the escalating conflict of…
Operation Red Wings: Valor, Tragedy, and Legacy in the Mountains of Afghanistan
United States Navy file photo of Navy SEALs operating in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. From left to right, Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, of…
Ep36 | The War in El Salvador, Brigadier General Joseph S Stringham Special Forces Hall of Famer
Be sure to read: https://arsof-history.org/articles/v3n1_paraiso_page_1.html Brigadier General Joseph S. Stringham retired in 1992 after serving more than 31 years in the U.S. Army. He served at all echelons of command…
Ep 6 | Battle of Bến Cát Vietnam, Brigadier General Joseph S Stringham Special Forces Hall of Famer
We weren’t able to correct the microphone issue, but it was still an honor to speak with Joe. What incredible recall! Fast forward past my echoing voice and Joe’s is…
MEDITATION: Gran Torino, Highlander, Men and Mentors in life and in film
“The best teacher makes himself unnecessary to his students.”~Michael Kurcina The story of Mentor comes from within the ancient Greek story of Odysseus. Odysseus, the Ithacan king, goes off to…
American Espionage A Historical Overview of Intelligence Collection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-yQT9Hbrfc
From Stage to Shadows How Magic Influences Espionage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q58l8tXW8ow
The Return of SMERSH Russia Revives Stalin’s Notorious Spy Hunting Unit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienV9p-zTgo
CIA Launches Hollywood-Style Push to Recruit Chinese
The CIA has recently released two Hollywood-style recruitment videos aimed at attracting Chinese officials and dissidents to spy for the United States. These slickly produced clips, filmed in Mandarin with…
Turkish Coffee: A Rich Tradition in Every Sip
Traditional Turkish coffee brewing. Pexels photo by Ahmed. Turkish coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s a centuries-old tradition deeply embedded in Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures. Known for…