NERIMBERA, QUEENSLAND, Australia: In the small town of Nerimbera lies a hidden gem of American and Australian military history – St. Christopher’s Chapel. During World War II, American service members built St. Christopher’s Chapel using stones and bush timber found while camping in the surrounding area. Often used by locals, the pavilion like structure is […]

DefenceTalkWreckage from the USS Lexington, a US aircraft carrier which sank during World War II, has been found in the Coral Sea, a search team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced Monday. The wreckage was found Sunday by the team’s research vessel, the R/V Petrel, some 3,000 meters (two miles) below the surface more […]https://www.defencetalk.com/wreckage-found-of-wwii-aircraft-carrier-uss-lexington-71543/

DefenceTalkBRUSSELS, Belgium: The well-preserved wreck of a German submarine sunk during World War I has been found in the North Sea and may have the bodies of its crew still on board, Belgian officials said Tuesday. A diver who has explored the wreck, lying in 30 meters (100 feet) of water off the port of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/wwi-german-submarine-wreck-found-off-belgium-70495/

DefenceTalkWomen have played a vital role in forming the U.S. Army since 1775. From Molly Pitcher to those now serving, their accomplishments have shaped not just the Army, but the country. Recent strides toward full integration include the first women graduating from Ranger School, the first women reporting for infantry and armor training, and the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/womens-history-month-14-who-helped-pave-way-for-integrated-us-army-69495/