By war’s end, King Neptune had brought in over $19 million for the Navy — roughly $320 million today. Always look on the bright side of life. In the video, three pigs can be seen being released from the helo onto the flight deck of the Kennedy, as bewildered sailors give chase. Sgt. Faustin Wirkus’ ascent from a poor 'breaker boy' — separating coal from slate — to king, is the stuff of Marine Corps legend. Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age. 'Zone of Interest' director Jonathan Glazer focused on sounds of the Holocaust to convey the horrors happening inside Auschwitz. Activated in 1944, the unit known as the Ghost Army was the first mobile, multimedia tactical deception outfit in U.S. Army history. The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified. One particular séance in 1941 attracted the attention of the British War Office. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences. Load More