Skillset Magazine Capt. Charlie Plumb’s Fight for Survival as a POW By Skillset Staff Under his code name “Plumber,” fresh-faced and zealous U.S. Navy pilot Charlie Plumb made more than 100 successful carrier landings... Read more »
Skillset Magazine Shoot and Scoot: A Day in the Life of a Blackwater Mercenary By Skillset Staff The following is adapted from the book Guns, Girls, and Greed: I was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq by Morgan Lerette. We’re headed to a random ministry building so... Read more »
Skillset Magazine Exploring the Most Dangerous Missions of World War II By Hillary Romig World War II was filled with heroic feats. However, there were a few hazardous missions. Some may sound familiar, and... Read more »
Skillset Magazine The Legacy of the Silver Snoopy: Celebrating Safety in Space Exploration By Hillary Romig The Silver Snoopy Award is one of the most unique of the Space Flight Awareness Awards (SFA Awards) distributed by... Read more »
Skillset Magazine The Art of Military Callsigns: Tradition, Humor, and Identity in the Skies By Blake Stilwell Movie buffs might be familiar with the names Peter Mitchell and Thomas Kazansky, but chances are really good that they’re... Read more »
Skillset Magazine Willie Hitler and the Burden of a Notorious Last Name By Skillset Staff Not too many people know about the unique and interesting story of Willie Hitler. Willie was born on March 12,... Read more »
Skillset Magazine The VW Thing: From Military Legacy to Civilian Icon By Hillary Romig The VW Thing. When you mention this vehicle, people either know precisely what you are referring to or look at... Read more »
Skillset Magazine Larry Thorne: A Journey from Nazi Soldier to Green Beret By Skillset Staff Some humans have the uncanny ability to hold a grudge for a lifetime. Lauri Torni, who would later become Larry... Read more »
Skillset Magazine Who Wants a Tiny Rocket Shooting Gyrojet? By Blake Stilwell The 1960s were a wild, unpredictable time for America and for American weapons. The swinging sixties saw the country over... Read more »
Skillset Magazine Inside Mossad: Israel’s Elite Intelligence Service By Sean Chaffin The security video shows a market full of fruits and vegetables. A man in a cap with a black bag... Read more »
