Richard Overton, America's Oldest WWII Veteran, Turns 112
Overton will celebrate his 112th birthday with a community celebration at his Austin home on the street that bears his name.
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A Hero of D-Day Helped Make V-E Day Possible
"Without the success of the Normandy landings, there would likely never have been a V-E Day."
'Gunny' Remembered: The Life of R. Lee Ermey
The iconic Gunnery Sergeant Hartman -- and the veteran who played him, R. Lee Ermey -- are both iconic. But Ermey's service w...
One Great Marine: 'Full Metal Jacket' Actor R. Lee Ermey Dies at 74
R. Lee Ermey, who made a career playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in "Full Metal Jacket," has died.
These Four U.S. Presidents Were Also War Heroes
Many of the men who have served as President of the United States also served in the military -- 29, to be exact -- and some...
Floyd Carter Sr., One of the Remaining Tuskegee Airmen, Dies at 95
Floyd Carter Sr., one of the last of the Tuskegee Airmen, dedicated his remarkable life to serving his country and his city.
WWII Hero Bob Dole Gets Congressional Gold Medal
Dole accepted Congress' highest civilian honor for his WWII service and decades of work in the House and Senate.
First Female General, Who Served as Army Nurse in 3 Wars, Dies at 97
Hays retired in 1971 after making history when she became the first woman to be promoted to brigadier general.
1st Untethered Spacewalker Was Son, Grandson of MoH Recipients
The first astronaut to take an untethered "spacewalk" died last week at age 80.
Survivor of World War II Bataan Death March Dies at 100
The Bay Area man symbolized the thousands of unheralded Filipinos who fought alongside U.S. forces during WWII.
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Air Force Reserve Kicks Out Recruit After Racist Video Surfaces
The Air Force Reserve is kicking out a recruit after a video surfaced of her allegedly displaying racist behavior.
New Marine Corps Leave Policy May Offer Tough Choice to Parents
The new policy may create incentives for birth mothers in uniform to designate themselves as secondary caregivers.
Fort Bragg Army Spouse Faces Deportation
An Army spouse is awaiting possible deportation at a Georgia holding facility after being detained as an illegal immigrant.
Former Marine Sentenced to 51 Years for Killing Army Reservist
In what was expected to be a routine sentencing Friday, the defendant wanted to change his plea to not guilty.
Fired CO of Unit That Lost Grenades, Machine Gun to Head AFSOC Security
Col. Beers has been assigned as chief of the installations division under the Logistics directorate at AFSOC headquarters.