Black History Month

In the United States and Canada, Black History Month occurs annually in February, celebrating the many positive contributions African Americans … Continue reading Black History Month

In History, In the News

STS-51-L

On this day in aviation history in 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost with all hands shortly after liftoff. … Continue reading STS-51-L

In History

Apollo 1

Today, Milaviate remembers the men of Apollo 1 who lost their lives in a fire in the command module during a training … Continue reading Apollo 1

In History

SPIE

You’re a member of an eight-man recon patrol on a training mission in the Philippine jungles. There’s no real way … Continue reading SPIE

The Ready Room

Lone Survivor

It was about a year ago when I spotted Lone Survivor on a book rack. I saw a golden SEAL … Continue reading Lone Survivor

The Hangar

Blue Angels: Back in Business!

The US Navy’s Blue Angels have been flying since 1946 as one of the world’s premier aerial demonstration teams, performing … Continue reading Blue Angels: Back in Business!