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U.S. infantrymen of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, First U.S. Army, taking shelter from a German artillery barrage during the Battle of Heartbreak Crossroads in the Krinkelter woods, 14 Dec 1944. (Photo: US Army Signal Corps)
Army Tech 5 Alfred L. Wilson

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F-4 (SS-23). (U.S. Navy photo.)
Frank R. Crilley

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Portrait of Andrew Jackson by Ralph E. W. Earl
Gen. Andrew Jackson

Stunning victory at New Orleans helped propel 'Old Hickory' to White House.

York on the Argonne Forest hill where, with the aid of 17 men, he captured 132 German prisoners on Oct. 8, 1918. (U.S. Army photo)
Sgt. Alvin York

World War I's most famous soldier regarded his deeds as no more than duty.

Paul Revere, oil on canvas, by John Singleton Copley (Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch Gallery)
Paul Revere

Goldsmith Paul Revere warned the Minutemen of the approaching British troops.

The submarine combat patrol badge, top, and SSBN deterrent patrol badge. (Images: U.S. Navy)
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Jim Carpenter asks when the Navy's submarine combat badge was approved and what its history is.

Two Army captains carry an exhausted Soldier off the battlefield in Korea. (U.S. Army photo)
Sgt. Donal "Mike" O'Callaghan

Three-service Veteran, Korean War hero became Nevada's governor twice.

Left to right: 442nd Regimental Combat Team, first and second pattern patches. 74th Regimental Combat Team, correct patch in (2nd from right) and error (right).
Militaria: Regimental Combat Teams

We take a look at the shoulder patches of the Army's regimental combat teams.

Colonel John W. Ripley (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley

At Dong Ha, Marine demolitions expert took chances to get the job done.

Adm. John B. Hayes (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard)
Adm. John B. Hayes

Former Commandant Adm. John B. Hayes guided the Coast Guard through some turbulent waters.

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