What a World War II Veteran Experienced at the Battle of Tarawa A lieutenant commander in the Medical Corps, Donald R. Nelson describes the Battle of Tarawa to his parents in a letter home.
This Famous Actor's Secret WWII Program Became a Precursor to the Navy SEALs While Douglas Fairbanks Jr. appeared in about 100 movies, his role in creating the Beach Jumpers was likely the most...
'Mama Josie' Took Care of Military Nurses in the Philippines During WWII Lt. Josephine "Mama Josie" Nesbit made sure all of her military nurses were taken care of after the Japanese attacked the...
Chut, J'ecoute: US Army's Use of Radio Intelligence in World War I By the end of World War I, more than 500 soldiers were part of an effort that would influence the future of American Signals...
Douglas MacArthur's Rescuer Touched Many Naval Lives in Storied Career From his early days as an ensign to his retirement as president of the Naval Board of Inspection and Survey, Vice Adm. John...
Explorers Find WWII Navy Destroyer, Deepest Wreck Discovered The “Sammy B" was broken into two pieces on a slope at a depth of 22,916 feet.
D-Day Story: Hubert Mark Altvater Army Air Force pilot Hubert Mark Altvater flew during the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, and later was a prisoner of war...
D-Day Story: Sherman Baxter Army soldier Sherman Baxter recalls his experience during World War II, including the invasion of Sicily and D-Day.
Here's the Only Marine to Earn Both the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross During WWII Amid home-front honors, Guadalcanal's Gunnery Sgt. "Manila John" Basilone fought to return to the fight.
Cadet Who Was Shunned at West Point Led the Legendary Tuskegee Airmen Air Force Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. is the founder and commander of the Tuskegee Airmen, a veteran of three wars and the son...
Army Drops Requirement for High School Diploma Amid Recruiting Crisis The service announced that individuals may enlist without previously required education certifications if they ship to basic...
VA Employee Filmed Beating Patient Suspended Without Pay A patient advocate at the VA outpatient clinic at Fort McPherson, Georgia, was arrested in April for assaulting an elderly...
Mom ‘Horrified’ After Autopsy Shows Son’s Treatment During Navy SEAL ‘Hell Week’ Training Kyle Mullen died Feb. 4 after completing the grueling first phase of U.S. Navy SEAL training called “Hell Week.
Army Officer Overseeing Safety Gets Prison Sentence After Private's Death on Firing Range An Army officer was found negligent and sentenced to four months in prison for failing to follow safety procedures at a Fort...
He Liked the Pro-America, Pro-Constitution Vibe. But He Liked the Rage, Too. Since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, where some 15% of the rioters had a military background, the military and veteran...
