Historical Figures

Profiles, explainers, and other stories that take a close look at prominent military figures.

Latest in Historical Figures

News

These 2 soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor for their heroism in Vietnam

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Five Korean War vets to receive Medal of Honor including Fort Cavazos namesake

By Patty Nieberg

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News

President Jimmy Carter, Navy veteran and humanitarian, dies at 100

By Nicholas Slayton

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Culture

Gary Sinise reflects on the legacy of ‘Lt. Dan’ and his work for veterans on 30th anniversary of ‘Forrest Gump’

By Pam Windsor

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Historical Figures

55 years ago, the military pilots of Apollo 11 landed on the Moon

By Nicholas Slayton

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History

America’s Atomic Veterans, hidden by secrets, were forgotten for 50 years

By Abigail Spanberger

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History

The woman who predicted the Tết Offensive, but was ignored, passes away at 97

By Nicholas Slayton

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History

Apollo 8 astronaut, Air Force veteran, William Anders dies in plane crash

By Nicholas Slayton

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News

Navy will name a new ship for the ‘human tugboat,’ a forgotten WWII hero

By Matt White

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History

Ken Mattingly, astronaut, pilot and admiral, dead at 87

By Nicholas Slayton

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Culture

Did Edgar Allan Poe go to West Point?

By Nicholas Slayton

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History

Army Cobra pilot receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam rescue

By Matt White

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News

World War II OSS veteran, 100, earns Special Forces tab

By Nicholas Slayton

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History

Fort AP Hill is now Fort Walker, in honor of a Union surgeon

By Nicholas Slayton

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Military Life

New ship named after legendary Navy SEAL and Alaska Native

By Matt White

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History

World War II paratrooper Vincent Speranza passes away

By Max Hauptman

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