Letters from a WWII Soldier to His Sweetheart Offer an Intimate Picture of Love During Wartime A trove of more than 200 letters from World War II that were found in a Tennessee home offers an intimate picture of love...
The WWII Battle of Manila: The Deadliest Urban Battle of the Pacific War The Battle of Manila was the bloodiest urban battle American troops fought in the Pacific War, leading to six Medals of Honor...
At 100, WWII Veteran Celebrates a Life of Service Aboard Battleship New Jersey Aboard the Battleship New Jersey, surrounded by friends, family and the ship’s important legacy, John “Johnny Q” Quinesso Sr...
Canadian Filmmaker Treks Cross Country to Preserve Veterans' Stories After finding an old box of his late grandfather's service medals, Canadian filmmaker Zach Dunn was inspired to interview...
At 103, World War II Veteran Inspires Others with YMCA Workouts James Sneed, 103, hits the gym three times a week, showing you're never too old to improve your body and mind.
The Battle of Stalingrad: The Deadliest Battle in Human History Ended 83 Years Ago On Feb. 2, 1943, the last remnants of Germany’s 6th Army surrendered in the frozen ruins of Stalingrad. The fighting had...
The Battle of Kwajalein: Five Days, Four Medals of Honor, 8,000 Japanese Dead The 4th Marine Division and the Army's 7th Infantry Division landed on several islands within the atoll. Four days later...
'Stories To Be Told': World War II Backdrop For New High School Program “They get to understand the different aspects of history and why we have the freedoms that we have today," a program head...
Veteran Who Served for Both Japanese and US Forces Turns 100 "Mino" Ohye, who pulled off quite a rare feat during his military service, celebrated his 100 birthday on Thursday in West...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Soviet Troops Liberated Auschwitz 81 Years Ago Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the 81st anniversary of that liberation. Commemorations are taking place...
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Navy Veteran Who Would Have Been Buried Alone Hundreds of strangers filled a Pennsylvania church to ensure a U.S. Navy veteran who died without family received the send...
Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark.
How a Wounded Pigeon Named Cher Ami Saved the Lost Battalion in WWI A wounded pigeon named Cher Ami helped save a battalion of American soldiers, becoming one of the most recognized animals in...
This 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Every February, Black History Month shines a light on Americans whose contributions shaped the nation. One belongs to Pfc...