The Sound of Freedom

Celebrating Our Troops, Our Innovation, and Our Unbreakable Spirit

Happy 4th of July, Useless Knowledge family! Today I’m recalling one of the most awe-inspiring moments I’ve ever had: when the U.S. Navy welcomed me aboard the USS Nimitz for a live Top Gun training exercise off San Diego. Watching those massive jets slice through the sky—and feeling their thunderous roar—was nothing short of overwhelming. I wasn’t the only one moved to tears: my chaperone, surrounded by pure American innovation, looked at me and bellowed, “The sound of freedom, baby!” In that instant, I doubled down on my love for this country and the brave men and women who defend it.

Here’s to the red, white, and blue—may your fireworks be bright, your barbecues be juicy, and your pride in this nation run deep. God bless America, our troops, and the spirit of independence that binds us all.

—Eddie