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Artillery soldier awarded Bronze Star for raining mortars on ISIS fighters during a harrowing firefight
Afghanistan War

Artillery soldier awarded Bronze Star for raining mortars on ISIS fighters during a harrowing firefight

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 13, 2019

Most Americans don’t think the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were worth it — including the vets who fought in them
Afghanistan War

Most Americans don’t think the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were worth it — including the vets who fought in them

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video
Afghanistan War

Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 10, 2019

Behold the majesty that is this portrait of ‘SEAL Team 1776’
Historical Figures

Behold the majesty that is this portrait of ‘SEAL Team 1776’

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 5, 2019

Trump claims ‘brand new’ World War II Sherman tanks will be part of July 4th salute to US military
World War II

Trump claims ‘brand new’ World War II Sherman tanks will be part of July 4th salute to US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 2, 2019

Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death
Afghanistan War

Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death

By Zachary Bell

Posted on Jun 28, 2019

‘Glory’ and the first black soldiers to fight in the Union Army are returning to theaters after 30 years
History

‘Glory’ and the first black soldiers to fight in the Union Army are returning to theaters after 30 years

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 28, 2019

‘Midway’ may be the WWII Navy flick that will help us forget how bad 2001’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ was
World War II

‘Midway’ may be the WWII Navy flick that will help us forget how bad 2001’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ was

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 28, 2019

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient
Iraq War

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor
Iraq War

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents
Iraq War

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2019

A 100-year-old former WWII POW describes how he narrowly escaped the Bataan Death March
World War II

A 100-year-old former WWII POW describes how he narrowly escaped the Bataan Death March

Posted on Jun 24, 2019

Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 21, 2019

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest
World War II

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay
Iraq War

The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home
Korean War

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea
Iraq War

They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea

By Elliot Ackerman

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics​
Vietnam War

Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics​

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor
Iraq War

It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2019

Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany
World War II

Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy
World War II

Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary
Vietnam War

‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve
History

Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 4, 2019

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.
Iraq War

Rep. Duncan Hunter says his unit probably killed ‘hundreds’ of civilians in Iraq, including women and children

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 2, 2019

Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’
Vietnam War

Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 1, 2019

The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal
Iraq War

The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 27, 2019

The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I
World War I

The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 27, 2019

Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero
Vietnam War

Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero

Posted on May 24, 2019

The oldest Medal of Honor recipient has died nearly 75 years after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers
World War II

The oldest Medal of Honor recipient has died nearly 75 years after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 14, 2019

A new WWII documentary chronicles the heroism of B-17 bomber crews and the horrors they endured
World War II

A new WWII documentary chronicles the heroism of B-17 bomber crews and the horrors they endured

By James Clark

Posted on May 13, 2019

A final battle: Bringing his best friend’s remains home from Vietnam
Vietnam War

A final battle: Bringing his best friend’s remains home from Vietnam

Posted on May 12, 2019

Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy
Iraq War

Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 9, 2019

One of the greatest deception operations in history is getting a movie with the help of a ‘The Pacific’ writer
World War II

One of the greatest deception operations in history is getting a movie with the help of a ‘The Pacific’ writer

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 9, 2019

This WWII-era flying wing crashed in a California prison yard after doing a ‘barrel roll,’ according to the NTSB
World War II

This WWII-era flying wing crashed in a California prison yard after doing a ‘barrel roll,’ according to the NTSB

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 6, 2019

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is coming out with a book he says ‘will truly help people’
Iraq War

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is coming out with a book he says ‘will truly help people’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 4, 2019

Hundreds of strangers turned up to honor a WWII Marine Raider’s funeral
World War II

Hundreds of strangers turned up to honor a WWII Marine Raider’s funeral

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is finally coming to the big screen
Vietnam War

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is finally coming to the big screen

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 27, 2019

Ben Affleck is making a movie about the secret Army unit that tricked Nazis into chasing ‘ghost armies’ during WWII
World War II

Ben Affleck is making a movie about the secret Army unit that tricked Nazis into chasing ‘ghost armies’ during WWII

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

Communication through the ages and an epic sweepstakes
History

Communication through the ages and an epic sweepstakes

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president
Iraq War

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’
Iraq War

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner
Iraq War

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation
Afghanistan War

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs
World War II

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 6, 2019

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes
Afghanistan War

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War
Iraq War

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient
Afghanistan War

Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 3, 2019

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor
Afghanistan War

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son
Iraq War

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero
Iraq War

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

The guys who brought us ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Jarhead’ are making a WWI movie
World War I

The guys who brought us ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Jarhead’ are making a WWI movie

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 26, 2019

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military
Vietnam War

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 22, 2019

A US official accurately predicted a ‘perfect storm’ of catastrophes before the 2003 Iraq invasion
Iraq War

A US official accurately predicted a ‘perfect storm’ of catastrophes before the 2003 Iraq invasion

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 14, 2019

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq
Iraq War

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

‘The Hurt Locker’ is now on Netflix in case you needed a reminder of how much it sucks
Iraq War

‘The Hurt Locker’ is now on Netflix in case you needed a reminder of how much it sucks

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

Roman soldiers drew penises all over Hadrian’s Wall more than 1,800 years ago
History

Roman soldiers drew penises all over Hadrian’s Wall more than 1,800 years ago

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 1, 2019

The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters
Afghanistan War

The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 1, 2019

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Iraq War

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Marine who served on Iwo Jima recalls the time a Japanese soldier asked for some of his hot chocolate
World War II

Marine who served on Iwo Jima recalls the time a Japanese soldier asked for some of his hot chocolate

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

A D-Day veteran faced an unattended burial. 500 strangers showed up to honor his service
World War II

A D-Day veteran faced an unattended burial. 500 strangers showed up to honor his service

Posted on Feb 15, 2019

This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor
Afghanistan War

This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 12, 2019

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Afghanistan War

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’
Afghanistan War

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 7, 2019