After more than half a century, these veterans returned to Vietnam
It was a homecoming of sorts — decades overdue. A dozen Vietnam veterans returned to the Southeast Asian country — with all but one having not been ba
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After more than half a century, these veterans returned to Vietnam
It was a homecoming of sorts — decades overdue. A dozen Vietnam veterans returned to the Southeast Asian country — with all but one having not been ba
After more than half a century, these veterans returned to Vietnam
It was a homecoming of sorts — decades overdue. A dozen Vietnam veterans returned to the Southeast Asian country — with all but one having not been ba
After more than half a century, these veterans returned to Vietnam
It was a homecoming of sorts — decades overdue. A dozen Vietnam veterans returned to the Southeast Asian country — with all but one having not been ba
After more than half a century, these veterans returned to Vietnam
It was a homecoming of sorts — decades overdue. A dozen Vietnam veterans returned to the Southeast Asian country — with all but one having not been ba
The combat jumps of the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team in Korea
As an educator, historian, and someone who is airborne qualified with five completed parachute jumps , the history of airborne operations has always b
Navy destroyer with grizzly bear battle flag pays tribute to heroic Marine
Friend and foe alike will have no problem recognizing the Navy’s newest destroyer when it flies its distinctive battle flag, which features the visage
Breaking barriers in science: Dr. Rosalyn S. Yalow’s legacy
A pioneering physicist who reshaped modern diagnostic medicine Rosalyn Sussman Yalow was a pioneering Jewish-American medical physicist who broke barr
Ever use Veteran parking at Lowe’s? Thank Army Veteran Clarence Floyd
How one parking initiative transformed the nation If you’ve ever used “Veteran parking” at Lowe’s, you’ve got Army Korean War Veteran James “Clarence”
Team RWB’s inflection point: Why every movement must be reborn
The natural life cycle of a program Every nonprofit program eventually hits a wall. In the beginning, a program is fueled by the raw energy of a movem
Hiroshima survivor who spent decades investigating American POW deaths dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Hiroshima survivor who spent decades investigating American POW deaths dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Hiroshima survivor who spent decades investigating American POW deaths dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Hiroshima survivor who spent decades investigating American POW deaths dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Hiroshima survivor who spent decades investigating American POW deaths dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Women Veterans leading change at VA
She served. She leads. She listens. During Women’s History Month, we honor those women who served our nation in uniform and who are also shaping the f
How the daring rescue of 3 Army soldiers after a WWII plane crash in ‘Shangri-La’ unfolded
The 24 U.S. Army service members aboard the C-47 Skytrain transport plane were excited for a day of sightseeing. Less than four months before World Wa
The 13 scariest dictators the world has ever known
History’s worst tyrants didn’t just rule; they engineered nightmares. From Qin Shi Huang’s iron-fisted unification and Julius Caesar’s precedent-setti
Michael E. DeBakey VA Highlights Veteran’s family history
Echoes of sacrifice: Houston Veteran finds connection to WWII tragedy at VA On a recent brisk February morning, Navy Veteran Jeff Fisher sat in the wa
‘My God what have we done’: Enola Gay pilot’s combat notebook is for sale
In a United States War Department-issued “Line of Position” notebook, Capt. Robert A. Lewis begins like many service member letters, with a “Dear Mom
‘My God what have we done’: Enola Gay pilot’s combat notebook is for sale
In a United States War Department-issued “Line of Position” notebook, Capt. Robert A. Lewis begins like many service member letters, with a “Dear Mom
‘My God what have we done’: Enola Gay pilot’s combat notebook is for sale
In a United States War Department-issued “Line of Position” notebook, Capt. Robert A. Lewis begins like many service member letters, with a “Dear Mom
‘My God what have we done’: Enola Gay pilot’s combat notebook is for sale
In a United States War Department-issued “Line of Position” notebook, Capt. Robert A. Lewis begins like many service member letters, with a “Dear Mom
‘My God what have we done’: Enola Gay pilot’s combat notebook is for sale
In a United States War Department-issued “Line of Position” notebook, Capt. Robert A. Lewis begins like many service member letters, with a “Dear Mom
A Russian game studio is making a ‘propaganda’ game about its worst modern failure
A movement is taking shape across some Ukraine-aligned social media channels to get an upcoming game de-listed from major game license vendor Steam un
A Marine Corps general led a fictional Iran against the US military—and won
In 2002, the U.S. military tapped Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper to lead the opposing forces in the most expensive and expansive military exercise in history
Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
In March 1915, the Great War was spreading like a plague across Europe, Asia and Africa, but the United States of America was still uninvolved and des
Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
In March 1915, the Great War was spreading like a plague across Europe, Asia and Africa, but the United States of America was still uninvolved and des
Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
In March 1915, the Great War was spreading like a plague across Europe, Asia and Africa, but the United States of America was still uninvolved and des
Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
In March 1915, the Great War was spreading like a plague across Europe, Asia and Africa, but the United States of America was still uninvolved and des
Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
In March 1915, the Great War was spreading like a plague across Europe, Asia and Africa, but the United States of America was still uninvolved and des
The torch and the baton: Passing the legacy of service from mother to daughter
For the transition from February’s Black History Month to March’s Women’s History Month, we’re honored to present the dynamic
Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.
“The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this army. I’m not even supposed to be in England
Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.
“The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this army. I’m not even supposed to be in England
Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.
“The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this army. I’m not even supposed to be in England
Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.
“The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this army. I’m not even supposed to be in England
Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.
“The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this army. I’m not even supposed to be in England
6 things to know about the Sentinels guarding Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknowns
It doesn’t matter whether the sun is shining, a hurricane is passing through Washington, D.C., or a Tomb guard accidentally gets stabbed in the foot .
Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
World War II in the Pacific produced a remarkable 10 fighter pilots of the United States Marine Corps who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Aside from
Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
World War II in the Pacific produced a remarkable 10 fighter pilots of the United States Marine Corps who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Aside from
Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
World War II in the Pacific produced a remarkable 10 fighter pilots of the United States Marine Corps who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Aside from
Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
World War II in the Pacific produced a remarkable 10 fighter pilots of the United States Marine Corps who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Aside from
Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
World War II in the Pacific produced a remarkable 10 fighter pilots of the United States Marine Corps who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Aside from
Why Genghis Khan and the Mongols were the most-feared army of all time
The world has seen some heinous wars in its time, including those that took out entire kingdoms and cultures. Modern citizens could do little to under
The M113 armored personnel carrier was supposed to be obsolete
In April 2022, when the U.S. National Guard began pulling M113 armored personnel carriers out of storage to ship to Ukraine, the reaction was fairly c
The world’s shortest war lasted an incredibly brief 38 minutes
Thirty-eight minutes. The Anglo-Zanzibar War on August 27, 1896, was fought in less time than it takes to watch the much-discussed combat scene from “
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn’t always been guarded — or revered.
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn’t always been guarded — or revered.
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn’t always been guarded — or revered.
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn’t always been guarded — or revered.
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn’t always been guarded — or revered.
How denied VA mental health care led to the Church of Scientology
L. Ron Hubbard, a Navy veteran, filed for disability claims and was denied—something he attributes to his going off the deep end and eventually foundi
Service across generations
Gayle Smith and Elaine H. Niggemann: Leadership, legacy, service and the evolution of VA nursing From the battlefields of Vietnam to executive leaders
The WWII bombardier whose family spent 12 years bringing him home from the ocean floor
On March 11, 1944, anti-aircraft fire struck a B-24D Liberator bomber, causing to crash off Papua New Guinea. Eleven airmen, including 2nd Lt. Thomas
This is what a broom tied to a mast means in the US Navy
When the USS Wahoo sailed into Pearl Harbor on February 7, 1943, she had an odd ornament on her periscope: a common broom .
Here’s what’s actually inside the nuclear football
Somewhere near the President of the United States right now, a military aide is carrying a black leather briefcase that could end civilization. HeR
8 of the most terrifying Vietnam War booby traps
If Americans fighting in Vietnam felt like the jungle war was rigged against them, that’s because it literally was. In the War on Terror, troops
Marine who crawled under bridge to plant explosives approved for Medal of Honor
A Marine who single-handedly destroyed a major bridge in Vietnam, swinging hand-over-hand across its steel girders to plant explosive charges even as
The history of American-Iranian relations is a lesson in unintended consequences
On Nov. 4, 1979, Iranians scaled the walls of the U.S. embassy in Tehran and ignited one of the most consequential diplomatic crises in modern history
What John Glenn did to save his famous wingman’s life in Korea
After Ted Williams served as a Marine Corps aviator during World War II, the military discharged him, and he returned to Major League Baseball.
What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The United States government was founded on the principle of the separation of church and state. That being said, if the U.S.
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by th
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by th
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by th
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by th
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by th
New ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ trailer just dropped
The History Channel has dropped the first look at its upcoming World War II documentary starring America’s favorite actor-turned-Second World War docu
Senate authorizes Trump to award Recon Marine the Medal of Honor
A legendary Reconnaissance Marine who saved his nine-man team during an ambush in South Vietnam is one step closer to receiving the Medal of Honor.
A sailor painted a 42-foot mural inside an aircraft carrier. The colors are still vivid 3 miles underwater, 80 years later.
More than 80 years ago, the USS Yorktown took a pair of torpedo hits from the Japanese submarine I-168 and slipped to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
How John Brown’s raid on the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry made the Civil War inevitable
In October 1859, a small town at the junction of two rivers became the focal point of one of the most dramatic and consequential events in American hi
Top officer in Middle East tells US troops ‘you will change the course of human history’
In a letter addressed to U.S. troops the same day that American forces began striking targets inside Iran, the top commander in the Middle East said t
How Eisenhower’s ‘Atoms for Peace’ program started Iran’s nuclear program
Amid burgeoning tensions, President Dwight Eisenhower went before the United Nations General Assembly on December 8, 1953, and called for peace.
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly killed by an Israeli missile
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who served Iran as President from 2005 to 2013, was killed in an Israeli missile strike on his residence in Tehran, according to
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
“On 7 January 1945, while leading a voluntary fighter sweep over Negros Island, he risked an extremely low altitude in an attempt to save a fellow fli
Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
“On 7 January 1945, while leading a voluntary fighter sweep over Negros Island, he risked an extremely low altitude in an attempt to save a fellow fli
Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
“On 7 January 1945, while leading a voluntary fighter sweep over Negros Island, he risked an extremely low altitude in an attempt to save a fellow fli
Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
“On 7 January 1945, while leading a voluntary fighter sweep over Negros Island, he risked an extremely low altitude in an attempt to save a fellow fli
Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
“On 7 January 1945, while leading a voluntary fighter sweep over Negros Island, he risked an extremely low altitude in an attempt to save a fellow fli
How the Marine Corps’ oldest division survived at Chosin Reservoir
Gen. Douglas MacArthur did not become one of the United States military’s greatest generals by making miscalculations. He made a huge one during the K
The anonymous plot to oust George Washington as commander-in-chief
In the winter of 1777-1778, the American Revolution faced one of its most perilous internal crises. While British forces occupied Philadelphia and the
A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday
100 years, one incredible journey Employees and fellow Veterans came together at the Birmingham VA Clinic to celebrate a special milestone: the 100th
These 3 soldiers will be awarded Medals of Honor
President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to three soldiers on Monday, marking the second time this week that he has recognized service mem
This plane survived Pearl Harbor and struck back at Midway
Japan’s surprise attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, brought the United States fully into World War II. Although America adopted an official w
The Allies refused to buy American surplus after WWII so US troops pushed it into the ocean
Americans have been dumping valuable stuff into the ocean since before the United States became an independent country. Whether it was done as a prote
The bizarre James Bond hoax that has Hollywood scratching its head
Here’s what we know: Amazon has greenlit what is being called “Bond 26,” the next film in the 007 franchise with “Dune” direct
General Patton’s grandson help heal veterans through filmmaking
Therapy looks different for everyone, especially for individual veterans. For some, PTSD treatment means therapy offices, fluorescent lighting, medica
The real story of Jane Fonda and the Vietnam vets who hate her
For those who may not be familiar with this bit of history, Jane Fonda is a star of stage and screen whose illustrious career began in 1960.
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
The day began ominously. It was Friday the 13th when the airmen of the 451st Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force based in Castelluccio, Italy, gathered i
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
The day began ominously. It was Friday the 13th when the airmen of the 451st Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force based in Castelluccio, Italy, gathered i
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
The day began ominously. It was Friday the 13th when the airmen of the 451st Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force based in Castelluccio, Italy, gathered i
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
The day began ominously. It was Friday the 13th when the airmen of the 451st Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force based in Castelluccio, Italy, gathered i
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
The day began ominously. It was Friday the 13th when the airmen of the 451st Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force based in Castelluccio, Italy, gathered i
How a sailor remembered 256 prisoners of war through song
Douglas Hegdahl walked freely around the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp, one of many American prisoners of war held there in 1967.
Statement on DAV member Royce Williams being awarded Medal of Honor
DAV proudly congratulates retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams for his extraordinary courage and sacrifice, which has now been recognized with our nation
How a soldier’s homemade US flag made it from a WWII POW camp to the Smithsonian
After the Japanese captured U.S. Army Pvt. Joseph “Jose” Quintero in 1942, he began plotting his revenge. Being imprisoned was bad enough.
The shortest soldier in American history was a Green Beret who fought in Vietnam
Many American men were trying to avoid serving the U.S. military in the 1960s and 1970s , but at least one American man was trying anything to get in—
The highest ranking US military officer in World War II isn’t who you think
World War II history is filled with an unending list of famous names, many of whom are the generals and flag officers who planned and led the war to i
From uniform to unforgettable: An unbroken line, three generations of service
For some Veterans, putting on the uniform is a single, defining chapter of their lives. But for Army Veteran Steven Jiggetts, military service is a fa
Trump awards Medals of Honor to Maduro raid and Korean War pilots
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to two pilots on Tuesday: Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover, who was wounded while flying a h
An Army pilot shot three times during the Maduro Raid just received the Medal of Honor
Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover already proved his mettle in the skies over Afghanistan , receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions durin
This WWII aviation program was more expensive than the Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project , America’s nuclear bomb program, was one of the most expensive research and development undertakings of World War II.
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
The Vietnam War involved all manner of fighters, the quality of which varied on both sides. The communists ranged from local Viet Cong guerrillas to p
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
The Vietnam War involved all manner of fighters, the quality of which varied on both sides. The communists ranged from local Viet Cong guerrillas to p
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
The Vietnam War involved all manner of fighters, the quality of which varied on both sides. The communists ranged from local Viet Cong guerrillas to p
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
The Vietnam War involved all manner of fighters, the quality of which varied on both sides. The communists ranged from local Viet Cong guerrillas to p
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
The Vietnam War involved all manner of fighters, the quality of which varied on both sides. The communists ranged from local Viet Cong guerrillas to p
The first Medals of Honor received for a foreign conflict happened in Korea
Ah, Korea: the one place in the world that the United States can’t lose. Or win. Or ignore. For the last 70-plus years, North Korea and America have b
How a trip underwater propelled Teddy Roosevelt to improve submariners’ pay
Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill , survived an assassination attempt, and almost died while exploring the Amazon. Roosevelt di
That time MacArthur promised to capture a hill or die on it
American forces fought for three weeks during the bloody and costly Meuse-Argonne Offensive . They suffered 100,000 casualties to reach the objectives
How I teach the rise of dictators and America’s uneasy road to World War II
Teaching World War II effectively means resisting the temptation to begin with explosions, battles, and December 7, 1941. For my U.S.
Patton’s famous speech was way more vulgar than the one in the movie
“I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his cou
Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser
On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western
Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser
On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western
Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser
On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western
Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser
On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western
Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser
On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western
How the Seven Days Battles lengthened the Civil War by 2 years
In 1862, the Union Army was in striking distance of Richmond, the Confederate capital. The Union commander hoped to wrap up the entire war with just a
The time the US offered $100 million in gold to buy Greenland
How much can $100 million in gold buy? A year after World War II ended, President Harry Truman’s administration thought that was a fair price to purch
CPR training turns softball game into lifesaving event
Every second counts when it comes to clinical readiness Last October, the stands at the Everglades Softball Complex in Florida were filled with the ty
‘Pressure’ trailer has Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower, and focuses a lot on D-Day’s weather
What do you do before ordering hundreds of thousands of men into an invasion of Europe? What kind of pressure does that put on a leader?
When the Army barred men from serving as nurses, they fought back and won
As the national conversation swirls around Pete Hegseth’s challenge of women in combat, it may be hard to imagine a similar situation more than a half
Baron von Steuben and the birth of US Army discipline
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben did not arrive in America as a conqueror or a celebrated general with armies at his command.
A World War II POW who defied Nazis to protect Jewish soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor
A soldier who risked his life to protect hundreds of Jewish-American prisoners of war during World War II will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor
VA sets new record for customer satisfaction in memorial services
VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) earned the highest customer satisfaction score ever achieved by any public or private organization m
Benedict Arnold and the most famous betrayal in American history
Benedict Arnold occupies a singular place in American history. His name has become permanently linked with treason, yet that association conceals the
Captain America and the boldest punch in American pop culture
In December 1940, as snow dusted city streets and America prepared for another uneasy holiday season, a comic book quietly appeared on newsstands that
‘We are all Jews’: Soldier who defied his German captors to be awarded Medal of Honor
After more than 80 years — and a decade after he was recognized by Yad Vashem as one of the “Righteous Among the Nations” — Roddie Edmonds will posthu
‘We are all Jews’: Soldier who defied his German captors to be awarded Medal of Honor
After more than 80 years — and a decade after he was recognized by Yad Vashem as one of the “Righteous Among the Nations” — Roddie Edmonds will posthu
‘We are all Jews’: Soldier who defied his German captors to be awarded Medal of Honor
After more than 80 years — and a decade after he was recognized by Yad Vashem as one of the “Righteous Among the Nations” — Roddie Edmonds will posthu
‘We are all Jews’: Soldier who defied his German captors to be awarded Medal of Honor
After more than 80 years — and a decade after he was recognized by Yad Vashem as one of the “Righteous Among the Nations” — Roddie Edmonds will posthu
‘We are all Jews’: Soldier who defied his German captors to be awarded Medal of Honor
After more than 80 years — and a decade after he was recognized by Yad Vashem as one of the “Righteous Among the Nations” — Roddie Edmonds will posthu
2026 Regional Veterans Day Observance applications now open
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invite cities, towns and non-profit organizations that wish to host local Veterans Day Observances t
Curtis LeMay: World War II bomber, cold warrior, and judo champion
Okay, Curtis LeMay wasn’t a judo champion in the sense that he was winning awards for tossing people around. He did, however, popularize the martial a
7 interesting facts about US presidents and their military service
Early in his second presidential term, George Washington led troops during the Whiskey Rebellion . Harry Truman was the only U.S. president to see com
The Medal of Honor recipient who became a ‘One-Man Regiment of Iwo Jima’
It had been one week since roughly 60,000 service members rushed ashore the sulfurous outcropping that was Iwo Jima. Despite the island being barely 1
The Medal of Honor recipient who became a ‘One-Man Regiment of Iwo Jima’
It had been one week since roughly 60,000 service members rushed ashore the sulfurous outcropping that was Iwo Jima. Despite the island being barely 1
The Medal of Honor recipient who became a ‘One-Man Regiment of Iwo Jima’
It had been one week since roughly 60,000 service members rushed ashore the sulfurous outcropping that was Iwo Jima. Despite the island being barely 1
The Medal of Honor recipient who became a ‘One-Man Regiment of Iwo Jima’
It had been one week since roughly 60,000 service members rushed ashore the sulfurous outcropping that was Iwo Jima. Despite the island being barely 1
The Medal of Honor recipient who became a ‘One-Man Regiment of Iwo Jima’
It had been one week since roughly 60,000 service members rushed ashore the sulfurous outcropping that was Iwo Jima. Despite the island being barely 1
American MIA Group and Filipino Muslim Government Unite to Bring Home World War II Servicemen
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WWII soldier who refused to identify Jewish POWs to receive Medal of Honor
Roddie Edmonds never spoke about his time in a German prisoner of war camp. This week, his family learned he’ll soon receive the nation’s highest valo
Revolutionary War uniforms and the birth of an American army
When the American Revolutionary War erupted in 1775, the conflict was not only a struggle for political independence but also a visible clash between
I Thought Removing Confederate Names Meant Black Soldiers’ Legacy Mattered. Then, the Names Were Restored
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During WWI this sailor saved his fellow mate from noxious toilet fumes — earning him the Medal of Honor
Little is known of Wilhelm Smith’s background , save that he was born on April 10, 1870, in a German Empire that would formally unite in the following
During WWI this sailor saved his fellow mate from noxious toilet fumes — earning him the Medal of Honor
Little is known of Wilhelm Smith’s background , save that he was born on April 10, 1870, in a German Empire that would formally unite in the following
From D-Day to 100th birthday
Big Spring honors the remarkable life of Navy Veteran JL Stevens Navy Veteran and Centenarian JL Stevens provides remarks to a gathering of more than
Why the Honor Guard is the best military experience
If there’s one firm fact about military service, it is that you will eventually get out. Whether you retire or simply leave after a certain amou
President Lincoln personally led a recon mission during the Civil War
As the United States marks Presidents Day ahead of its 250th anniversary, Americans are invited to reflect on the individuals who carried the weight o
A father and uncle were killed in Vietnam. This family returned to remember them.
Sitting at a beachside bar, Jeff Evans looked out into the waters of the South China Sea and wondered if his dad and uncle had ever shared a beer at t
How a single Viking’s berserker rage changed world history forever
1066 was a tough year for Harold Godwinson, also known as Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Less than two years into his reign, two sep
The new Jimmy Stewart biopic depicts his World War II service
There’s a scene in “It’s a Wonderful Life” where George Bailey sits in a bar. He’s struggling, at the end of his rope. He prays for help and begins cr
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
For those who are romantically inclined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, skip the tired “Be Mine” cards and really woo your significant othe
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
For those who are romantically inclined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, skip the tired “Be Mine” cards and really woo your significant othe
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
For those who are romantically inclined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, skip the tired “Be Mine” cards and really woo your significant othe
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
For those who are romantically inclined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, skip the tired “Be Mine” cards and really woo your significant othe
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
For those who are romantically inclined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, skip the tired “Be Mine” cards and really woo your significant othe
‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
Marquis de Lafayette: Washington’s indispensable French commander
As the United States approaches the celebration of its 250th anniversary, the nation is called not only to commemorate its founding but to reflect dee
‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now.
War has a way of changing the lives of its participants. Sometimes, it puts the main actor through a moment of decision that leads to an extraordinary
A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now.
War has a way of changing the lives of its participants. Sometimes, it puts the main actor through a moment of decision that leads to an extraordinary
A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now.
War has a way of changing the lives of its participants. Sometimes, it puts the main actor through a moment of decision that leads to an extraordinary
A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now.
War has a way of changing the lives of its participants. Sometimes, it puts the main actor through a moment of decision that leads to an extraordinary
A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now.
War has a way of changing the lives of its participants. Sometimes, it puts the main actor through a moment of decision that leads to an extraordinary
This Marine Corps veteran codified the modern handgun shooting technique
If you watch Sean Connery or George Lazenby’s portrayal of James Bond in movies, you’ll notice that they hold handguns one-handed, often firing from t
‘Miss Atomic Bomb’ and America’s obsession with the Atomic Age
During the 1950s, mushroom clouds regularly rose on the horizon of the blistering Nevada desert, visible from hotel rooftops and cocktail lounges in L
A Marine Corps veteran’s grind to rebuild a fire-ravaged neighborhood
Every Southern California neighborhood takes on a certain kind of look after a wildfire. The mountains still sit there as if nothing happened, the sky
These specialized soldiers train to neutralize enemy nuclear weapons
Everyone who served in the military is familiar with the U.S. Army’s most elite forces: the Rangers, Green Berets, and even Delta Force.
He fought seven MiGs and kept it secret—70 years later, he’s getting the Medal of Honor
In “Top Gun,” Maverick’s dad was (spoiler alert) shot down after engaging a numerically superior enemy force and, in doing so, saved the l
From uniform to unforgettable: BHM Veteran spotlights
Throughout Black History Month (BHM), the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to
In the bloody, urban combat to liberate Manila, this airborne ‘Angel’ sacrificed all
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
In the bloody, urban combat to liberate Manila, this airborne ‘Angel’ sacrificed all
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
In the bloody, urban combat to liberate Manila, this airborne ‘Angel’ sacrificed all
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
In the bloody, urban combat to liberate Manila, this airborne ‘Angel’ sacrificed all
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
In the bloody, urban combat to liberate Manila, this airborne ‘Angel’ sacrificed all
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
‘Project Jedi’ aimed to teach soldiers to use the Force when firing weapons
Picture a firing range where the goal is not just to hit the target, but to hit it faster, calmer, and with less overthinking. Now picture someone pit
‘The Iron Major:’ James Capers Jr.’s long road to the Medal of Honor
In the long history of the United States Marine Corps, certain names carry a gravity that transcends rank, time, and even official recognition. Among
Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is now open!
Here’s your chance to showcase your creativity and honor America’s Veterans through art. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day
EJ ‘Skullcrusher’ Snyder is sometimes naked but never afraid
They say never meet your hero. The warning exists for a reason. Legends are often larger than life, and reality has a way of chipping away at the imag
The original US Navy was an armada of American rebels and privateers
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the story of American independence invites more than commemoration. It demands refle
NPS removes Native American signage at Little Bighorn National Monument
For more than 150 years, the Battle of the Little Bighorn has been one of the most written about subjects in American history. Was it because Lt. Col.
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
Naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams , 100, is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his 1952 actions during the Korean War, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Cal
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
Naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams , 100, is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his 1952 actions during the Korean War, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Cal
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
Naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams , 100, is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his 1952 actions during the Korean War, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Cal
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
Naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams , 100, is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his 1952 actions during the Korean War, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Cal
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
Naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams , 100, is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his 1952 actions during the Korean War, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Cal
Navy pilot to receive Medal of Honor nearly 75 years after shooting down 4 MiGs
Legendary Navy pilot Royce Williams , who downed four Soviet MiG fighters during the Korean War, will finally receive the Medal of Honor, a White Hous
Soldier killed protecting a Polish officer in Afghanistan will receive Medal of Honor
Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis, a New York City native who was killed in Afghanistan in 2013 after stepping between a suicide bomber and a Polish of
How a Frenchman made a World War I artillery shell disappear
In military terms, there is a distinct difference between a training scar and any old ineffective decision. This story from Toulouse, France, on Jan.
The corpsman who gave all on ‘Bunker Hill’ in Korea
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
The corpsman who gave all on ‘Bunker Hill’ in Korea
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
The corpsman who gave all on ‘Bunker Hill’ in Korea
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
The corpsman who gave all on ‘Bunker Hill’ in Korea
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
The corpsman who gave all on ‘Bunker Hill’ in Korea
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
Soldier who died saving Polish officer in Afghanistan to receive Medal of Honor, family says
A soldier who gave his life shielding a Polish officer from a suicide bomber in Afghanistan will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, his paren
From uniform to unforgettable: USMC Veteran Benjamin Summers, Jr.
Some stories don’t just show us what service looks like, they show us what endurance looks like, too. Take this month’s “From Uniform to Unforge
This was the only mutiny on an American ship in the past 100 years
In the last century, only one American-flagged ship has been seized by mutineers. It wasn’t a Navy warship, but a merchant vessel laden with 3,5
How a bombardier’s jacket inspired a failed Nazi propaganda campaign
Kenneth Daniel Williams was falling from the sky. His B-17, “Aristrocrap,” had just been shot over Bremen, Germany. A bombardier in the 351st Bomb Gro
How a bombardier’s jacket inspired a failed Nazi propaganda campaign
Kenneth Daniel Williams was falling from the sky. His B-17, “Aristrocrap,” had just been shot over Bremen, Germany. A bombardier in the 351st Bomb Gro
How a bombardier’s jacket inspired a failed Nazi propaganda campaign
Kenneth Daniel Williams was falling from the sky. His B-17, “Aristrocrap,” had just been shot over Bremen, Germany. A bombardier in the 351st Bomb Gro
How a bombardier’s jacket inspired a failed Nazi propaganda campaign
Kenneth Daniel Williams was falling from the sky. His B-17, “Aristrocrap,” had just been shot over Bremen, Germany. A bombardier in the 351st Bomb Gro
How a bombardier’s jacket inspired a failed Nazi propaganda campaign
Kenneth Daniel Williams was falling from the sky. His B-17, “Aristrocrap,” had just been shot over Bremen, Germany. A bombardier in the 351st Bomb Gro
Efforts underway to preserve first WWII Devastator torpedo bomber
A team of maritime and naval conservation organizations are on a mission to save the last viable U.S. Navy Douglas TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bomber.
Veterans Affairs personnel say ‘silence is deafening’ from leaders after Alex Pretti’s death
More than a week after federal immigration agents killed a Veterans Affairs nurse in Minneapolis, a staffer at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center says
12 strange and surprising facts about the Civil War
The American Civil War wasn’t just blue versus gray, or “brother against brother.” It was a four–year gunfight, knife fight, and sometimes fistfight o
How a Marine NCO was crowned king of a voodoo island in Haiti
Anyone who follows “Terminal Lance” on Instagram can tell you that Marines should never be left unsupervised. The trouble they can get int
Black in the Military: A Proud and Complex History
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This Medal of Honor recipient came up with the idea for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl monopolizes nine of the top 10 U.S. television broadcasts of all time. Regardless of whether they have a rooting interest, Americans tu
How the Navy Once Mistook Venus for a Japanese War Balloon
During World War II, balloons became one of the most feared weapons of the day. Yes, balloons. Although they’re used today to gather weather informati
The John Frum Movement and the Legacy of World War II in the South Pacific
In the remote South Pacific, on the rugged island of Tanna in what is now the nation of Vanuatu, one of the most fascinating and misunderstood religio
The Revolutionary War battle that forced Americans to choose sides
As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, it is worth pausing to examine not only the moment when independence was declared,
These crusader knights answered the call to fight World War I
The country known as Georgia derives its name from the Persian word “Gurgan,” meaning the land of the wolves. To the Persians, it refers t
Nathanael Greene: The Revolutionary War’s most underrated leader
The American Revolution is often remembered through iconic images of George Washington crossing the Delaware or the dramatic surrender at Yorktown.
The first soldier awarded the Medal of Honor during the War on Terror
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
The first soldier awarded the Medal of Honor during the War on Terror
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
The first soldier awarded the Medal of Honor during the War on Terror
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
The first soldier awarded the Medal of Honor during the War on Terror
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 had drama aplenty to go around, but one of the standouts did not involve a battleship, but a humbl
How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 had drama aplenty to go around, but one of the standouts did not involve a battleship, but a humbl
How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 had drama aplenty to go around, but one of the standouts did not involve a battleship, but a humbl
How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 had drama aplenty to go around, but one of the standouts did not involve a battleship, but a humbl
This WWII sailor stepped in to save a fellow POW from a beating
Courage can take more than one form — and can be recognized as such even by an enemy unaccustomed to such behavior. Such was the case with Dick Antrim
This WWII sailor stepped in to save a fellow POW from a beating
Courage can take more than one form — and can be recognized as such even by an enemy unaccustomed to such behavior. Such was the case with Dick Antrim
This WWII sailor stepped in to save a fellow POW from a beating
Courage can take more than one form — and can be recognized as such even by an enemy unaccustomed to such behavior. Such was the case with Dick Antrim
This WWII sailor stepped in to save a fellow POW from a beating
Courage can take more than one form — and can be recognized as such even by an enemy unaccustomed to such behavior. Such was the case with Dick Antrim
How the Korean War’s MASH Units Changed Combat Medicine Forever
WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months
The National World War II Memorial in Washington, dedicated to the 16 million members of the U.S. military, will be closed for the next five months, t
WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months
The National World War II Memorial in Washington, dedicated to the 16 million members of the U.S. military, will be closed for the next five months, t
WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months
The National World War II Memorial in Washington, dedicated to the 16 million members of the U.S. military, will be closed for the next five months, t
WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months
The National World War II Memorial in Washington, dedicated to the 16 million members of the U.S. military, will be closed for the next five months, t
The ace of aces: This Marine Corps aviator shot down 23 enemy planes
On Jan. 11, 2002, an 86-year-old World War II veteran on his way to speak at the National Rifle Association (NRA0 and the United States Military Acade
The ace of aces: This Marine Corps aviator shot down 23 enemy planes
On Jan. 11, 2002, an 86-year-old World War II veteran on his way to speak at the National Rifle Association (NRA0 and the United States Military Acade
The ace of aces: This Marine Corps aviator shot down 23 enemy planes
On Jan. 11, 2002, an 86-year-old World War II veteran on his way to speak at the National Rifle Association (NRA0 and the United States Military Acade
The ace of aces: This Marine Corps aviator shot down 23 enemy planes
On Jan. 11, 2002, an 86-year-old World War II veteran on his way to speak at the National Rifle Association (NRA0 and the United States Military Acade
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it
The English and French had honored and laid to rest their unknown soldiers in 1920 — in Westminster Abbey and at the Arc de Triomphe, respectively.
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it
The English and French had honored and laid to rest their unknown soldiers in 1920 — in Westminster Abbey and at the Arc de Triomphe, respectively.
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it
The English and French had honored and laid to rest their unknown soldiers in 1920 — in Westminster Abbey and at the Arc de Triomphe, respectively.
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it
The English and French had honored and laid to rest their unknown soldiers in 1920 — in Westminster Abbey and at the Arc de Triomphe, respectively.
During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH
On Oct. 28, 1951, 1st Lt. Lloyd Burke was at his unit’s command post, looking at the ticket in his hand. His 13-month tour of duty in Korea was ending
He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH
On Oct. 28, 1951, 1st Lt. Lloyd Burke was at his unit’s command post, looking at the ticket in his hand. His 13-month tour of duty in Korea was ending
He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH
On Oct. 28, 1951, 1st Lt. Lloyd Burke was at his unit’s command post, looking at the ticket in his hand. His 13-month tour of duty in Korea was ending
He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH
On Oct. 28, 1951, 1st Lt. Lloyd Burke was at his unit’s command post, looking at the ticket in his hand. His 13-month tour of duty in Korea was ending
Medal of Honor Recipient Emilio De La Garza Honored With New Memorial in Chicago
A List of the Veterans Florida Executed in 2025
Edward James Vet history: U.S. Army Crime: Convicted for the murder of an eight-year-old girl and her grandmother in 1993. Execution date: March 20, 2
Vietnam Was Scary Enough. Friday the 13th Added To Our Fear
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What Caused Maurice’s PTSD: The Vietnam War or Being Black in America?
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POW Witness: He Was Forced to Watch an Execution of U.S. Soldiers. 80 Years After WWII, His Story Sparks a Search for Their Remains
Illustration by Hrisanthi Pickett. Photo of Ben Hagans, left, by Kelly Hagans. Photos at right courtesy of Brig. Gen. Guy Fort’s family, Ancestry.com,
On a Remote Military Base During the Vietnam War, Books Offered an Escape
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