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
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
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
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
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
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
As an educator, historian, and someone who is airborne qualified with five completed parachute jumps , the history of airborne operations has always b
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
A pioneering physicist who reshaped modern diagnostic medicine Rosalyn Sussman Yalow was a pioneering Jewish-American medical physicist who broke barr
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”
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
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For the transition from February’s Black History Month to March’s Women’s History Month, we’re honored to present the dynamic
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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 .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 “
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Gayle Smith and Elaine H. Niggemann: Leadership, legacy, service and the evolution of VA nursing From the battlefields of Vietnam to executive leaders
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
When the USS Wahoo sailed into Pearl Harbor on February 7, 1943, she had an odd ornament on her periscope: a common broom .
Somewhere near the President of the United States right now, a military aide is carrying a black leather briefcase that could end civilization. HeR
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
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
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
After Ted Williams served as a Marine Corps aviator during World War II, the military discharged him, and he returned to Major League Baseball.
The United States government was founded on the principle of the separation of church and state. That being said, if the U.S.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Amid burgeoning tensions, President Dwight Eisenhower went before the United Nations General Assembly on December 8, 1953, and called for peace.
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
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers Monday, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, r
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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
In the winter of 1777-1778, the American Revolution faced one of its most perilous internal crises. While British forces occupied Philadelphia and the
100 years, one incredible journey Employees and fellow Veterans came together at the Birmingham VA Clinic to celebrate a special milestone: the 100th
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
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
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
Here’s what we know: Amazon has greenlit what is being called “Bond 26,” the next film in the 007 franchise with “Dune” direct
Therapy looks different for everyone, especially for individual veterans. For some, PTSD treatment means therapy offices, fluorescent lighting, medica
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Hegdahl walked freely around the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” prison camp, one of many American prisoners of war held there in 1967.
DAV proudly congratulates retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams for his extraordinary courage and sacrifice, which has now been recognized with our nation
After the Japanese captured U.S. Army Pvt. Joseph “Jose” Quintero in 1942, he began plotting his revenge. Being imprisoned was bad enough.
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—
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
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
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
Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover already proved his mettle in the skies over Afghanistan , receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions durin
The Manhattan Project , America’s nuclear bomb program, was one of the most expensive research and development undertakings of World War II.
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 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 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 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 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
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
Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill , survived an assassination attempt, and almost died while exploring the Amazon. Roosevelt di
American forces fought for three weeks during the bloody and costly Meuse-Argonne Offensive . They suffered 100,000 casualties to reach the objectives
Teaching World War II effectively means resisting the temptation to begin with explosions, battles, and December 7, 1941. For my U.S.
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben did not arrive in America as a conqueror or a celebrated general with armies at his command.
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’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) earned the highest customer satisfaction score ever achieved by any public or private organization m
Benedict Arnold occupies a singular place in American history. His name has become permanently linked with treason, yet that association conceals the
In December 1940, as snow dusted city streets and America prepared for another uneasy holiday season, a comic book quietly appeared on newsstands that
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
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
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
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
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
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) invite cities, towns and non-profit organizations that wish to host local Veterans Day Observances t
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
When the American Revolutionary War erupted in 1775, the conflict was not only a struggle for political independence but also a visible clash between
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
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
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
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
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
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
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
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
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
During the 1950s, mushroom clouds regularly rose on the horizon of the blistering Nevada desert, visible from hotel rooftops and cocktail lounges in L
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
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.
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
Throughout Black History Month (BHM), the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
Airborne troops are extremely vulnerable when they are descending in their parachutes. To compensate, their intense combat training is designed to tak
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
In the long history of the United States Marine Corps, certain names carry a gravity that transcends rank, time, and even official recognition. Among
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
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
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the story of American independence invites more than commemoration. It demands refle
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In military terms, there is a distinct difference between a training scar and any old ineffective decision. This story from Toulouse, France, on Jan.
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
Marines, whose primary, universal purpose is to kill, reserve an ungrudging respect for “Doc,” eschewing weapons but ever ready to sacrifice his own l
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
More than a week after federal immigration agents killed a Veterans Affairs nurse in Minneapolis, a staffer at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center says
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
Anyone who follows “Terminal Lance” on Instagram can tell you that Marines should never be left unsupervised. The trouble they can get int
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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
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
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
As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, it is worth pausing to examine not only the moment when independence was declared,
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
The American Revolution is often remembered through iconic images of George Washington crossing the Delaware or the dramatic surrender at Yorktown.
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
“Mission Accomplished” — the banner behind President George W. Bush while aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — grandly declared tha
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here . Military Times has edited the hea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 English and French had honored and laid to rest their unknown soldiers in 1920 — in Westminster Abbey and at the Arc de Triomphe, respectively.
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
Even in its formative years during World War I, military aviators became aware that their worst enemy was anti-aircraft fire.
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
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
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
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
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
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