Past Conflicts (Page 2)

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

Black and white photo showing several American soldiers in the snow, a church behind them.

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When Americans spent Christmas and New Year’s freezing in Russia When Americans spent Christmas and New Year’s freezing in Russia

Posted on Dec 30, 2024

An older man shakes hands with a man in military uniform.

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Pearl Harbor survivor and last living crewmember of the USS Utah dies at 105 Pearl Harbor survivor and last living crewmember of the USS Utah dies at 105

Posted on Dec 27, 2024

Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, taxis after a combat sortie March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 79th EFS provides counterterrorism to support a successful train, advise, assist mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)

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To save a team of Rangers under fire, this pilot dropped every bomb from two different F-16s To save a team of Rangers under fire, this pilot dropped every bomb from two different F-16s

Posted on Dec 18, 2024

A World War II reenactor marches through the Ardennes Forest on Dec. 14, 2024.

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Soldiers, reenactors, mark 80 years since the Battle of the Bulge Soldiers, reenactors, mark 80 years since the Battle of the Bulge

Posted on Dec 15, 2024

Men stand on the damaged wreck of a warship.

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Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified, laid to rest Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified, laid to rest

Posted on Dec 7, 2024

WWII Medal of Honor recipients John Finn and Melvin Mayfield.

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The first and last Medals of Honor of World War II The first and last Medals of Honor of World War II

Posted on Dec 6, 2024

Archaeologists use measuring tapes and underwater cameras to record and document a WWII aircraft site in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Project Recover — Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate World War II MIAs to bring recognition to the service member, closure for their families, and to help a grateful Nation keep its sacred promise to bring our MIAs home. As a result of Project Recover’s missions, there are 84 MIAs awaiting recovery at this time (January 2020). Since 1993, Project Recover (formerly The BentProp Project) has located 30+ downed World War II US aircraft associated with scores of MIA service members.

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Meet the team helping recover missing U.S. troops from deep underwater Meet the team helping recover missing U.S. troops from deep underwater

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

The USS Edsall floating on the water off of California.

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World War II destroyer USS Edsall found after 82 years World War II destroyer USS Edsall found after 82 years

Posted on Nov 17, 2024

The destroyer the USS John Basilone sails through the waters around New York, wit the Statue of Liberty behind it.

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Navy destroyer commissioned in honor of legendary Marine John Basilone Navy destroyer commissioned in honor of legendary Marine John Basilone

Posted on Nov 9, 2024

Capt. William Swenson loading his wounded teammate on Sept. 8, 2009. Swenson later receiving the Medal of honor on Oct. 16, 2013.

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An enemy commander told him to surrender. This Army captain threw a grenade instead. An enemy commander told him to surrender. This Army captain threw a grenade instead.

Posted on Nov 4, 2024

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Forefathers of modern MEDEVAC crews flew through hell for their soldiers in Vietnam Forefathers of modern MEDEVAC crews flew through hell for their soldiers in Vietnam

Posted on Nov 1, 2024

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Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

Joseph Spotswood fighting Coulson during his smoker event with President Truman in attendance.

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How an underdog won a boxing match on a warship in front of President Truman How an underdog won a boxing match on a warship in front of President Truman

Posted on Oct 23, 2024

John Kinsel sits in a chair, wearing a red Navajo code talkers hat, next to someone wearing a wide brimmed hat.

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John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo code talkers, dies at 107 John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo code talkers, dies at 107

Posted on Oct 20, 2024

UH-60 crews rehearsed emergency patient movements in Germany from Feb. 22-25 in preparation for Defender Europe 21. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham.

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With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

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Army’s new ‘female’ medical simulators teach medics not to ‘hesitate’ Army’s new ‘female’ medical simulators teach medics not to ‘hesitate’

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

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Black Army medic who saved hundreds on D-Day awarded Distinguished Service Cross Black Army medic who saved hundreds on D-Day awarded Distinguished Service Cross

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Female Marines perform their duties as traffic controllers during the Korean War. During the war, women were encouraged to take on more roles in different military occupations than before to free up more men for combat.

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Women kicked out of military for pregnancy could get $25,000, VA health care under bill Women kicked out of military for pregnancy could get $25,000, VA health care under bill

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

Several paratroopers jump out of an Air Force C-130H over Arnhem, the Netherlands.

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US troops, NATO allies jump over the Netherlands for 80th anniversary of Market Garden US troops, NATO allies jump over the Netherlands for 80th anniversary of Market Garden

Posted on Sep 21, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Briana Harvey, team lead for CPT 169 during CYBER FLAG 22, assists another soldier with a computer issue at the Laurel Readiness Center, Laurel, MD during CYBER FLAG 22 on Jul. 25, 2022. Cyber Flag 22 is an annual U.S. Cyber Command training event that is designed to strengthen partnerships, improve the defensive skills, and enhance the readiness and collaboration of the participating cyber operators. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tom Lamb)

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Army to close active information operations command as it moves those ops to smaller specialized units Army to close active information operations command as it moves those ops to smaller specialized units

Posted on Sep 20, 2024

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The US Army once used ‘battle sleds’ to ferry soldiers in World War II The US Army once used ‘battle sleds’ to ferry soldiers in World War II

Posted on Sep 16, 2024

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Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles

Posted on Sep 11, 2024

The 354th Fighter Generation Squadron poses for a group photo for the final time at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 24, 2024. The 354th FGS maintained A-10C aircraft to conduct close air support, forward air control, airborne, and combat search and rescue for theater commanders worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)

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The A-10 era is over for this legendary Air Force attack squadron The A-10 era is over for this legendary Air Force attack squadron

Posted on Sep 11, 2024

Richard McCool medal of honor recipient during Battle of Okinawa, World War II

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Navy’s latest ship commission honors actions of MoH recipient Navy’s latest ship commission honors actions of MoH recipient

Posted on Sep 10, 2024

Sailors cook within the close quarters of a United States Navy cruiser's galley, in the Pacific Theater, World War II. (Photo by PhotoQuest/Getty Images)

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The Navy’s 1945 cookbook teaches how to feed hundreds of sailors The Navy’s 1945 cookbook teaches how to feed hundreds of sailors

Posted on Sep 2, 2024

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For many Afghanistan vets, chaotic withdrawal overshadows wartime service For many Afghanistan vets, chaotic withdrawal overshadows wartime service

Posted on Aug 30, 2024

Cpl. Daniel Heller after receiving the Navy Cross.

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Vietnam Marine vet awarded Navy Cross 55 years after saving Marines while wounded Vietnam Marine vet awarded Navy Cross 55 years after saving Marines while wounded

Posted on Aug 29, 2024

A photo of the gym dedication to Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee.

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USS Iwo Jima dedicates ship gym to Sgt. Nicole Gee USS Iwo Jima dedicates ship gym to Sgt. Nicole Gee

Posted on Aug 28, 2024

One of the Argus rockets sitting on the USS Norton Sound waiting to launch. (AEC/USDE, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

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The Navy once tried to create a nuclear death cloud The Navy once tried to create a nuclear death cloud

Posted on Aug 27, 2024

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This Cybertruck’s B-24 Liberator wrap honors a WWII bomber pilot This Cybertruck’s B-24 Liberator wrap honors a WWII bomber pilot

Posted on Aug 9, 2024

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Paul Bucha, Medal of Honor recipient in fierce jungle battle, dies at 80 Paul Bucha, Medal of Honor recipient in fierce jungle battle, dies at 80

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

Florida National Guardsmen of the 2nd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery Regiment, fire a round from an M777 Howitzer, May 23, 2021, at Eugen Kvaternik Military Training Area in Slunj, Croatia. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (By Sgt. Joshua Oh)

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Artillery, infantry and all enlisted troops face higher risks of suicide Artillery, infantry and all enlisted troops face higher risks of suicide

Posted on Aug 1, 2024

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William Calley, dead at 80, still used in Army lessons about preventing war crimes like the My Lai Massacre William Calley, dead at 80, still used in Army lessons about preventing war crimes like the My Lai Massacre

Posted on Jul 30, 2024

The christening ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Patrick Gallagher. (photo courtesy U.S. Navy)

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Navy christens new destroyer named for Navy Cross recipient Navy christens new destroyer named for Navy Cross recipient

Posted on Jul 28, 2024

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103-year-old WWII veteran finally gets VA benefits 78 years later 103-year-old WWII veteran finally gets VA benefits 78 years later

Posted on Jul 24, 2024

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Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors from deadly World War II ammo explosion Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors from deadly World War II ammo explosion

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

Virginia native Gillie Jenkins monitored nuclear tests in the Bikini Atoll. Courtesy photo.

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

By Abigail Spanberger

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

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J.D. Vance is first veteran on Presidential ticket since John McCain J.D. Vance is first veteran on Presidential ticket since John McCain

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

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World War I veteran’s remains identified in Tulsa Massacre mass grave World War I veteran’s remains identified in Tulsa Massacre mass grave

Posted on Jul 14, 2024

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USS John Basilone, warship named for legendary Marine, delivered to the Navy USS John Basilone, warship named for legendary Marine, delivered to the Navy

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

Sabin Howard, the sculptor and artist behind the WW I memorial,

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World War I Memorial wall, ‘A Soldier’s Journey,’ will soon arrive in Washington World War I Memorial wall, ‘A Soldier’s Journey,’ will soon arrive in Washington

Posted on Jul 9, 2024

Doris Allen (right) in Vietnam. (photo courtesy U.S. Army)

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

Posted on Jun 30, 2024

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Troops caught up by anti-gay UCMJ rules will get White House pardons Troops caught up by anti-gay UCMJ rules will get White House pardons

Posted on Jun 26, 2024

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Marines revive historic ‘Sledge’ airfield on Peleliu in Pacific pivot Marines revive historic ‘Sledge’ airfield on Peleliu in Pacific pivot

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

gt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael R. Weimer salutes at the unveiled and renamed Sgt. Stout vehicle, previously the M-SHORAD. (photo by Christopher Kaufmann/U.S. Army)

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Army renames air defense system after Medal of Honor recipient Army renames air defense system after Medal of Honor recipient

Posted on Jun 16, 2024

The old white tees the Marines were issued in the early 1940s were quickly switched to "Marine Green" tee shirts by 1944.

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A brief history of the Marine Corps’ green skivvy t-shirts since WWII A brief history of the Marine Corps’ green skivvy t-shirts since WWII

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

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Army Ranger jumps into Normandy to honor his World War II Ranger grandfather Army Ranger jumps into Normandy to honor his World War II Ranger grandfather

Posted on Jun 9, 2024

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The Army’s floating pier in Gaza traces its roots to D-Day The Army’s floating pier in Gaza traces its roots to D-Day

Posted on Jun 5, 2024

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Veterans, civilians parachute over Normandy for D-Day 80th anniversary Veterans, civilians parachute over Normandy for D-Day 80th anniversary

Posted on Jun 2, 2024

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Remembering the always smiling Spc. Rudolph Hizon Remembering the always smiling Spc. Rudolph Hizon

Posted on May 27, 2024

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World War II ace Dick Bong’s P-38 found after crashing decades ago World War II ace Dick Bong’s P-38 found after crashing decades ago

Posted on May 25, 2024

4D model of the wreck of the USS Harder.

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USS Harder, famed and deadly World War II sub, finally found USS Harder, famed and deadly World War II sub, finally found

Posted on May 25, 2024

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Bud Anderson, the last World War II ‘triple ace,’ dies at 102 Bud Anderson, the last World War II ‘triple ace,’ dies at 102

Posted on May 19, 2024

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Five World War II soldiers awarded Purple Hearts, eight decades later Five World War II soldiers awarded Purple Hearts, eight decades later

Posted on May 11, 2024

History

Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

Culture

The true story behind “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” The true story behind “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”

Posted on Apr 21, 2024

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Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers Army’s first M10 Booker, ‘Another Episode,’ christened by families of soldiers

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

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Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

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Former Navy SEAL under fire for gunshot wound story used in campaign for Senate Former Navy SEAL under fire for gunshot wound story used in campaign for Senate

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

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Unexploded bombs from World War II are becoming more dangerous Unexploded bombs from World War II are becoming more dangerous

Posted on Apr 7, 2024

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New memorial honors soldiers killed in D-Day rehearsal New memorial honors soldiers killed in D-Day rehearsal

Posted on Apr 7, 2024

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Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified

Posted on Mar 31, 2024

Culture

‘The Bloody Hundredth’ tells the true story of ‘Masters of the Air’ ‘The Bloody Hundredth’ tells the true story of ‘Masters of the Air’