The Imperial Navy founded the Kamikaze Tokko Tai, which translates as Divine Wind Special Attack Corps, and the Imperial Army followed with its own unit. Internationally their missions are called ...

Where conventional merchant marines are typically commercial outfits that can be repurposed for military logistics in times of war, China’s merchant marine is political by design.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Master Chief Musician Michael Shelburne, a native of El Paso, Texas, retired from the U.S. Navy this year 29 years of service. Courtesy: DVIDS His retirement ceremony was ...