Famous Veterans

Matt Urban is one of the most decorated soldiers ever, but no one knew for more than 30 years.

Then-Lt. Col. Charles H. Pitman got tired of watching a shooter kill cops on television. He decided to take care of it...

The Silent Warrior Foundation provides scholarships, service animals and more by honoring veterans of famous missions.

William Alexander Morgan brought skills he learned in the U.S. Army to the Cuban Revolution. He initially did it for revenge.

The former Army captain and U.S. senator was buried in a ceremony appropriate for the rank of colonel, which he was...

Powell, the first Black American to serve in those roles, died Monday from complications of COVID-19.

Lawrence Brooks celebrated with a drive-by party at his New Orleans home hosted by the National World War II Museum.

Smith died on June 16 of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19, his wife Lynda Smith said.

Gilbert Baker found his calling and community after the Army sent him to San Francisco in 1970.

Eric Carle was first conscripted by the German Army during World War II, then by the U.S. Army in 1952.