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Spotlight: Military Heroes

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu displays a gravestone for seven unknown service members from the USS Oklahoma, who died in Japan's surprise attack at the Pearl Harbor naval base on Dec. 7, 1941. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)

Pearl Harbor Sailors Finally Laid to Rest, Thanks to DNA Testing

Chris Stout, Army veteran and Founder of the Veterans Community Project, named one of CNN's Top Ten Heroes for 2018.

Combat Vets Aim to End Homelessness with Tiny Homes

Sully the dog, pictured in front of the casket for former President George H.W. Bush. (Twitter)

George H.W. Bush's Service Dog, Sully, Is Honored: 'Mission Complete'

Former President George H.W. Bush watches flight operations from the landing signal officer's platform aboard the aircraft carrier that bears his name, USS George H.W. Bush. (U.S. Navy)

'Fair Winds And Following Seas, Mr. President,' Former Pres. Bush Remembered

Former President George H.W. Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (US Air Force photo/Jason Tudor)

George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, Dead at 94

Ida Jones-Dickens, left, and Elizabeth Jones-Ohree hold collages presented to them by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at Elizabeth’s home in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Nov. 15, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Apryl Hall)

North Korea Sent Him Home, Now These Sisters Have Closure

U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Lt. John D. Crouchley, kneeling, second right, and his crew pose for a photo by their B-24 Liberator, “Miss Yankee Rebel” in 1944. Crouchley was assigned to the 828th Bombardment Squadron, 485th Bombardment Group in Foggia, Italy, and went into combat in May 1944. He was killed when his aircraft was shot down over Bulgaria while returning from a bombing mission on June 28, 1944. (Courtesy photo via DVIDS)

Remains of Heroic WWII B-24 Pilot Identified 73 Years Later

Judi Boyer-Bouchard touches the headstone for her brother, Sgt. 1st Class Alan Boyer, during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Va., June 20, 2018. (U.S. Army photo/Sean Kimmons)

Green Berets Finally Together in Arlington After Decades-Long Search

Susan Mitchell-Mattera, left, and Amy Bushatz stand at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington the day before Bushatz ran in the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 28 in honor of Susan's father, EM1 James C. Mitchell Jr., who was killed in Vietnam on Jan. 8, 1970. (Military.com photo)

Military Spouse Runs in Marine Corps Marathon to Remember Fallen Heroes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Millard Odom’s Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 1st Marine Division, medals and badges on display in Vista, California, Oct. 17, 2018. Odom's remains were identified on Aug. 20, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

WWII Marine Veteran Finally Comes Home

U.S. Army Spc. James Slape was killed by a roadside bomb in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Thursday. He became the seventh U.S. service member to die there in combat this year. (Facebook photo)

Pentagon Identifies NC National Guard Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

U.S. Sailors assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 assist in rescuing the passengers and crew of Air Niugini flight PX56 following the plane ditching into the sea on its approach to Chuuk International Airport in the Federated States of Micronesia, Sept. 28, 2018. (U.S. Navy /Lt. Zach Niezgodski)

Sailors Who Rescued Plane Passengers Saw Aircraft Making Low Approach

World War I

World War I: Overview

U.S. Army Soldiers in Germany during World War I

World War I: The Question of Blame

From Waterloo to the Marne: The Road to World War I

Shells on the front lines during World War I

World War I: Schlieffen and His Plan

Origins of the July Crisis: Lighting the Fuse

18 Photos That Show How Great-Grandpa Got Ready for WWI

Family of World War I veteran George Stevens

Smithsonian Unearthing Stories of First World War's Native Americans

General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing, second from right, commanded the American Expeditionary Forces that fought in France during World War I. (US Army photo)

World War I Commemoration will Take Fresh Look at Gen. Pershing

Alvin York: Veteran's Story

John Henderson: Veteran's Story

Captain Sylvester Butler and fellow soldiers

Sylvester Butler: Veteran's Story

Lloyd Staley: Veteran's Story

Famous Veterans

In Remembrance: 10 Famous Veterans Who Passed in 2016

Seven Famous Women Veterans

Famous Veteran: Morgan Freeman

Famous Veterans: Chuck Norris

Famous Veterans: Mr. T

Famous Veteran: Bob Ross

Famous Veterans: Clint Eastwood

Gene Hackman in the "French Connection."

Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman

Famous Veteran: Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger

Famous Veteran: Leonard Nimoy

Famous Veterans: Ernest Borgnine

Famous Veterans: Jeff Bridges

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History Quizzes

Military Aircraft Identification Quiz

Think you're a Top Gun at aircraft identification? We've created a quiz to test your ability to recognize military aircraft.

Air Force History Quiz

In honor of the Air Force's birthday, we've put together this Air Force history quiz. Test your knowledge!

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Audrey Griffith, left, and Spc. Heidi Gerke, both with the 92nd Engineer Battalion, stand guard during a force protection exercise at Forward Operating Base Hadrian in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. DoD courtesy photo

Army Birthday Quiz

How much do you know about the founding of the U.S. Army?

Coast Guard Quiz

In honor of the Coast Guard's birthday, we've put together a quiz on the service's history and traditions.

Marine Corps History Quiz

In celebration of the Marine Corps' birthday, Military.com has put together this Marine Corps history quiz.

Navy History Quiz

Test your Navy knowledge with this Navy history quiz by Military.com.

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