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Years before his wartime raid on Japan, Doolittle accomplished many aviation firsts.

Asked to surrender at Bastogne, surrounded commander said "Nuts".

First woman two-star general, still championed women in the military after retirement.

Celebrated statesman was a Soldier first and always.

American 'Scapati' Hasn't Forgotten Those Who Aided His Escape Across WWII Italy.

Air Force pilot, three-time POW survived German, Korean and Vietnamese prisons.

Sergeant's persistent bravery helped ensure victory at Salerno.

After combat missions over Vietnam, Air Force pilot flew on to become America's first African American astronaut.

His "Flying Eightballs" attempted to knock out the heavily defended refineries of Romania.

After breaking his first aviation record in 1923, Army flier never slowed down.