Past Conflicts(Page 11)

Stories that focus on America's wars, from Iraq and Afghanistan, to Vietnam, Korea, and World War I and II.

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‘1917’ is the absolute best war movie in years
World War I

‘1917’ is the absolute best war movie in years

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 28, 2019

A new Vietnam War film tells a story of battlefield heroism, and the desperate fight to see it recognized
Vietnam War

A new Vietnam War film tells a story of battlefield heroism, and the desperate fight to see it recognized

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 27, 2019

It looks like we’re getting ‘M*A*S*H’ in Afghanistan with ’68 Whiskey’
Afghanistan War

It looks like we’re getting ‘M*A*S*H’ in Afghanistan with ’68 Whiskey’

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 26, 2019

801,000 dead, $6.4 trillion spent, and no end in sight: the true costs of the Global War on Terror
Afghanistan War

801,000 dead, $6.4 trillion spent, and no end in sight: the true costs of the Global War on Terror

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 25, 2019

A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam
Iraq War

A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 23, 2019

Former Army infantry officer Clint Lorance accuses the Pentagon of throwing him under the bus
Afghanistan War

Former Army infantry officer Clint Lorance accuses the Pentagon of throwing him under the bus

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 19, 2019

Nine years after losing both legs in Afghanistan, he’s found purpose in family, friends and inspiring others
Afghanistan War

Nine years after losing both legs in Afghanistan, he’s found purpose in family, friends and inspiring others

Posted on Nov 17, 2019

Air Force Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star for raining hell on the enemy in Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Air Force Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star for raining hell on the enemy in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 16, 2019

New trailer for WWI movie ‘The Great War’ looks like an incredible opportunity ruined by campy action and way too much motivation
World War I

New trailer for WWI movie ‘The Great War’ looks like an incredible opportunity ruined by campy action and way too much motivation

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 16, 2019

An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago
World War II

An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting
Afghanistan War

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 9, 2019

This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it
World War II

This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91
Vietnam War

Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle
Afghanistan War

This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

WWI documentary ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ is returning to theaters for 3 days only
World War I

WWI documentary ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ is returning to theaters for 3 days only

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 28, 2019

New ‘Battlefield V’ expansion gives us BARs, M1 Garands, flame throwers, Iwo Jima, Wake Island, and more
World War II

New ‘Battlefield V’ expansion gives us BARs, M1 Garands, flame throwers, Iwo Jima, Wake Island, and more

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 23, 2019

We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead
World War II

We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 22, 2019

Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time
Vietnam War

Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 21, 2019

Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it
World War II

Good Boyfriend Cory Booker read a WWII novel to Rosario Dawson over the phone and I’m here for it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now
World War II

A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

Kyle Carpenter
Afghanistan War

Kyle Carpenter earned the Medal of Honor for jumping on a grenade in Afghanistan. He believes you were worth the sacrifice

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

The greatest movie about Green Berets in Vietnam is coming to Disney’s new streaming service
Vietnam War

The greatest movie about Green Berets in Vietnam is coming to Disney’s new streaming service

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

A new ‘Band of Brothers’ series will highlight the chaotic and deadly missions of Air Force bomber crews in WWII
World War II

A new ‘Band of Brothers’ series will highlight the chaotic and deadly missions of Air Force bomber crews in WWII

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral
Vietnam War

He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

The heroism of Medal of Honor recipients Audie Murphy and Sal Giunta get the comic book treatment
Afghanistan War

The heroism of Medal of Honor recipients Audie Murphy and Sal Giunta get the comic book treatment

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

‘Give it to them, boys!’ — Stunning audio captures the chaos of D-Day as you’ve never heard it before
World War II

‘Give it to them, boys!’ — Stunning audio captures the chaos of D-Day as you’ve never heard it before

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII
World War II

Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges
Afghanistan War

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how ‘1917’ shows World War I combat like never before
World War I

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how ‘1917’ shows World War I combat like never before

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost
Afghanistan War

10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

One special ops deployment resulted in 21 Purple Hearts, 7 Bronze Stars, and 5 Silver Stars for combat heroism
Afghanistan War

One special ops deployment resulted in 21 Purple Hearts, 7 Bronze Stars, and 5 Silver Stars for combat heroism

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 1, 2019

Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’
World War II

Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 26, 2019

This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945
World War II

This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 26, 2019

Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol
Vietnam War

Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 23, 2019

These CIA officers were the first US boots on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11 — and one was ‘Marine Todd’
Afghanistan War

These CIA officers were the first US boots on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11 — and one was ‘Marine Todd’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 22, 2019

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank
World War II

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 19, 2019

The Pentagon needs to man up and hold a news briefing about Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

The Pentagon needs to man up and hold a news briefing about Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 15, 2019

‘JoJo Rabbit’, a new WWII satire, has one mission: Make fun of f*cking Nazis
World War II

‘JoJo Rabbit’, a new WWII satire, has one mission: Make fun of f*cking Nazis

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 5, 2019

Pete Buttigieg on whether he’s a ‘combat vet,’ ending the war in Afghanistan, ‘Top Gun’ and tattoos
Afghanistan War

Pete Buttigieg on whether he’s a ‘combat vet,’ ending the war in Afghanistan, ‘Top Gun’ and tattoos

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 3, 2019

Air Force PJ receives Bronze Star for fighting off Taliban for hours while twice wounded
Afghanistan War

Air Force PJ receives Bronze Star for fighting off Taliban for hours while twice wounded

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 30, 2019

Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicates there are no immediate plans to nuke Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicates there are no immediate plans to nuke Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation
Vietnam War

The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 28, 2019

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered
Iraq War

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 23, 2019

There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over
Vietnam War

There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years
Vietnam War

The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 8, 2019

The new trailer for ‘1917’ shows World War I like you’ve never seen before
World War I

The new trailer for ‘1917’ shows World War I like you’ve never seen before

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass
Vietnam War

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

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

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

‘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