Miguel Ortiz

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Miguel Ortiz graduated from San Diego State University and commissioned as an Army Officer in 2017. His passion for military culture and history led him to freelance writing. He specializes in interesting and obscure military history. When he’s not writing, Miguel enjoys traveling and watch collecting.

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Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt
Feature

Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt

By Miguel Ortiz

The B-32 Dominator was the B-29 Superfortress’ WWII understudy
Aviation

The B-32 Dominator was the B-29 Superfortress’ WWII understudy

By Miguel Ortiz

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project
Air Force

This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project

By Miguel Ortiz

This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace
Air Force

This B-29 is the only bomber to become a jet ace

By Miguel Ortiz

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose
Military Branches

The USS Texas flooded itself…on purpose

By Miguel Ortiz

Band of Brothers cast members who found fame
Entertainment

Band of Brothers cast members who found fame

By Miguel Ortiz

Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory
Feature

Today’s Springfield Armory isn’t your grandpa’s Springfield Armory

By Miguel Ortiz

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’
Entertainment

How Apple TV+ followed ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘The Pacific’ with ‘Masters of the Air’

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Nine: Unreal, impossible, unimaginable
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Nine: Unreal, impossible, unimaginable

By Miguel Ortiz

Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets
Tactical

Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets
Cold War

Why Soviet troops boiled their bullets

By Miguel Ortiz

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access
Feature

These programs are helping retired veterans get internet access

By Miguel Ortiz

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past
Feature

Praesidus is reviving vintage military watches from wars past

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

By Miguel Ortiz

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through
Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

By Miguel Ortiz