History

Profiles, explainers, and other stories that dig into military history.

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Hegseth’s plan to restore Confederate memorial at Arlington expected to cost taxpayers $9 million

By Austin Campbell

Posted on Oct 20, 2026

Korean War soldier’s grave exposed to the elements at Louisiana cemetery for years

By Austin Campbell

Posted on Oct 16, 2026

Army says nearly all soldiers have now taken new cognitive test for brain injuries

By Austin Campbell, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 30, 2026

Afghanistan War

Four airmen receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for Kabul evacuation actions

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 26, 2026

How the military imagined combat around the Moon

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 19, 2026

Afghanistan War

Kyle Carpenter will be a playable character in next ‘Call of Duty’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 24, 2026

Navy christens new destroyer named for corpsman who earned Medal of Honor

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 3, 2026

Navy ship honors sailor from famed North Korea rescue mission

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

80 years ago, the military tested nukes on a fleet

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 12, 2026

Air Force brings World War II tail insignia out of retirement for ‘Doomsday Plane’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2026

At 18, he fought with Green Berets in Vietnam. Now, he finally has his Special Forces tab.

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

Revolutionary War soldier identified after 246 years

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 20, 2026

Afghanistan War

Three officers who overcame desperate odds receive Medals of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 18, 2026

Vietnam War Recon Marine, James Capers Jr, to receive Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

Medal of Honor recipient and legendary Vietnam War helicopter pilot ‘Old Snake’ has died

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 2, 2026

Navy researchers find wreck of World War II submarine that vanished 82 years ago

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 2, 2026