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Posted on Jun 11, 2019

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

Posted on Jun 10, 2019

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

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

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

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

Culture

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

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

History

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

Posted on Jun 4, 2019

Culture

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

Posted on Jun 1, 2019

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The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal 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 The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I

Posted on May 27, 2019

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

Posted on May 24, 2019

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

Posted on May 14, 2019

Tech & Tactics

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

Posted on May 13, 2019

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

Posted on May 12, 2019

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

Posted on May 9, 2019

Culture

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

Posted on May 9, 2019

History

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

Posted on May 6, 2019

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

Posted on May 4, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 27, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

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

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

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

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

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

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

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

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

History

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

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

Culture

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

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

Posted on Mar 22, 2019

History

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

Posted on Mar 14, 2019

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

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

Culture

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

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

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

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

A D-Day veteran faced an unattended burial. 500 strangers showed up to honor his service 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 This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor

Posted on Feb 12, 2019

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

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

History

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

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents

Posted on Feb 6, 2019

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

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74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery 74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

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Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’ Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’

Posted on Jan 24, 2019

History

The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph

Posted on Jan 22, 2019

Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month

Posted on Jan 18, 2019

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R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington

Posted on Jan 18, 2019

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The Brits Found The Wreck Of A Continental Navy Warship. Now They’re Plotting Their Revenge The Brits Found The Wreck Of A Continental Navy Warship. Now They’re Plotting Their Revenge

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jan 14, 2019

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Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

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Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

Culture

‘The Many Faces of War’ Isn’t A Comfortable Book, But It’s A Damn Good One ‘The Many Faces of War’ Isn’t A Comfortable Book, But It’s A Damn Good One

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

History

The Hero WWII Paratrooper Who Once Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering Has Died The Hero WWII Paratrooper Who Once Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering Has Died

Posted on Jan 5, 2019

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Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

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US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

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Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan Watch Trump’s Episode Of ‘Drunk History’ About The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan

Posted on Jan 3, 2019

Tech & Tactics

The Best Melee Weapons In US Military History, Ranked The Best Melee Weapons In US Military History, Ranked

Posted on Jan 1, 2019

Culture

‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Shows The Essence Of Grunt Life Hasn’t Changed Much Since WWI ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Shows The Essence Of Grunt Life Hasn’t Changed Much Since WWI

Posted on Dec 29, 2018

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Army Charges Green Beret With Murder For Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker In 2010 Army Charges Green Beret With Murder For Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker In 2010

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

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‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin ‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

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American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But American History Can Be A Pain To Absorb. This Historian’s Work Is Anything But

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 12, 2018

History

Paul Bremer, A Foil For Iraq War Fckups, Has Suddenly Become A Favorite Internet Meme Paul Bremer, A Foil For Iraq War Fckups, Has Suddenly Become A Favorite Internet Meme