Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped inside a towering, ominous cumulonimbus cloud? For Lieutenant Colonel William Rankin, this terrifying experience became a reality. In 1959, Rankin ejected from his fighter jet into a thunderstorm and spent a harrowing 40 minutes inside the tempestuous cloud. Miraculously, he survived, becoming one of only two people to … [Read more...] about The Man Who Fell Through a Cloud and Lived to Tell the Tale
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Historic British Military Equipment in Still Life Photos
Photographer Thom Atkinson has arranged the historic uniforms and equipment of British soldiers in interesting still life photos for his series Soldiers’ Inventories. These photographs show militaria representing more than 900 years of history, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the ongoing Helmand Province Campaign in Afghanistan. In them, Atkinson gathers what would … [Read more...] about Historic British Military Equipment in Still Life Photos
28 retired police and military dogs were found living in filth and neglect — now looking for homes
Police and military dogs are true heroes, and like their human counterparts they deserve the best and a happy retirement when they’ve finished their service. Sadly, not every hero dog gets repaid with a happy ending. Like the 28 who, after retiring from service, ended up living in terrible and neglectful conditions. But now, these dogs are in good hands, and many are … [Read more...] about 28 retired police and military dogs were found living in filth and neglect — now looking for homes
Army veteran decides to take his own life when a tiny black and white kitten changes everything
We’re all aware of the issues service men and women face when they return home from serving. The psychological damage can be unbearable for some veterans and they don’t always get the help they need. Army Sgt. Josh Marino suffered psychological damage from his service in the military. He suffered a brain injury in Iraq and severe post-traumatic stress disorder; so much so … [Read more...] about Army veteran decides to take his own life when a tiny black and white kitten changes everything