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Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen

How nearly 900 soldiers from Maine earned — and lost — the Medal of Honor How nearly 900 soldiers from Maine earned — and lost — the Medal of Honor

This Netflix animated short was inspired by one grunt’s pill-induced delirium in Afghanistan This Netflix animated short was inspired by one grunt’s pill-induced delirium in Afghanistan

Navy warship named for Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow sailors from deadly inferno Navy warship named for Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow sailors from deadly inferno

Army awards WWII veteran medals he earned after 250 days of hellish combat and 78 years Army awards WWII veteran medals he earned after 250 days of hellish combat and 78 years

President Bush may find it funny but the Iraq War is no joke President Bush may find it funny but the Iraq War is no joke

The unlawful detention of Asian Americans during World War II remains disturbingly relevant The unlawful detention of Asian Americans during World War II remains disturbingly relevant

Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died Marine Sgt Maj John Canley, Medal of Honor hero of the Battle of Hue, has died

This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II This warship was converted into a floating brewery for allied troops during World War II

The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn

These are America’s Black Medal of Honor recipients These are America’s Black Medal of Honor recipients

John Glenn Was Even More Interesting Than You Know John Glenn Was Even More Interesting Than You Know

Inside the Pentagon’s shameful effort to draft mentally disabled men to fight in Vietnam Inside the Pentagon’s shameful effort to draft mentally disabled men to fight in Vietnam

These barefoot Marines defended American Samoa during World War II These barefoot Marines defended American Samoa during World War II

Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns

Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment Tom Hanks will continue his absolute domination of World War II entertainment

What that one scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ teaches us about complaining in the military What that one scene in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ teaches us about complaining in the military

Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross

An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII

Inside the Air Force’s secret mission to lift half a ton of enriched uranium out of Kazakhstan Inside the Air Force’s secret mission to lift half a ton of enriched uranium out of Kazakhstan

4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul

The fascinating story of how the Jeep became America’s favorite military vehicle The fascinating story of how the Jeep became America’s favorite military vehicle

CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k

How pairing ‘female engagement teams’ with battle-tested grunts changed the US military forever How pairing ‘female engagement teams’ with battle-tested grunts changed the US military forever

A Taliban leader offered the US control of Kabul during the evacuation. Here’s why a top US general said no A Taliban leader offered the US control of Kabul during the evacuation. Here’s why a top US general said no

Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates

Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II

How an Air Force A-10 pilot pulled off a miracle landing with much of her tail shot off How an Air Force A-10 pilot pulled off a miracle landing with much of her tail shot off

Meet the legendary Marine behind one of the most badass battle cries ever Meet the legendary Marine behind one of the most badass battle cries ever

Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans

How US military veterans navigated Biden’s ‘betrayal’ of Afghanistan How US military veterans navigated Biden’s ‘betrayal’ of Afghanistan

Meet the very good boy who brought smokes to soldiers in the trenches of WWI Meet the very good boy who brought smokes to soldiers in the trenches of WWI

‘Sweat, piss and hate’ — What it smells like to carry hundreds of troops in an Air Force C-17 ‘Sweat, piss and hate’ — What it smells like to carry hundreds of troops in an Air Force C-17

Why a Marine who helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima kept it a secret for decades Why a Marine who helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima kept it a secret for decades

The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs

How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes How a rivalry between two WWII vets led to the world’s smallest flyable airplanes

The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition The forgotten story of how Tuskegee Airmen owned the Air Force’s first ‘Top Gun’ competition

Paul Douglas went to Marine boot camp at 50. Then he earned a Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts in WWII Paul Douglas went to Marine boot camp at 50. Then he earned a Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts in WWII

Biden says he is ‘rejecting’ the military report outlining the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal Biden says he is ‘rejecting’ the military report outlining the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal

Americans were promised an ‘orderly and safe’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. US troops say it was anything but Americans were promised an ‘orderly and safe’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. US troops say it was anything but

Inside the fragile partnership between US troops and Taliban fighters in Kabul Inside the fragile partnership between US troops and Taliban fighters in Kabul

There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban

Troops knew ‘an attack was coming’ at Kabul airport but their hands were tied, investigation reveals Troops knew ‘an attack was coming’ at Kabul airport but their hands were tied, investigation reveals

Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot

‘A debt I can never repay’ — How Reddit is filling gaps in the military’s failing mental health care system ‘A debt I can never repay’ — How Reddit is filling gaps in the military’s failing mental health care system

Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure

The 100-year-old blueprint for the world’s first tank is up for sale The 100-year-old blueprint for the world’s first tank is up for sale

We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star

Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising

The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever

The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war

A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War

‘Mosul’ is the best Iraq War film ever made ‘Mosul’ is the best Iraq War film ever made

A memorial dedicated to Americans lost in the Global War on Terror is one step closer to reality A memorial dedicated to Americans lost in the Global War on Terror is one step closer to reality

How a battalion of reindeer helped defeat the Nazis in World War II How a battalion of reindeer helped defeat the Nazis in World War II

They served together every day in Iraq for 15 months. 14 years later, the doorbell rang They served together every day in Iraq for 15 months. 14 years later, the doorbell rang

How the Sgt. Maj. of the Army earned two Bronze Stars with Valor How the Sgt. Maj. of the Army earned two Bronze Stars with Valor

He never thought he’d make it out of Iraq alive. Now, he’s the Army’s top enlisted leader He never thought he’d make it out of Iraq alive. Now, he’s the Army’s top enlisted leader

Selfless service and sacrifice: Meet the 3 newest Medal of Honor recipients Selfless service and sacrifice: Meet the 3 newest Medal of Honor recipients

Alwyn Cashe was a hero to his soldiers long before he charged into a burning vehicle in Iraq Alwyn Cashe was a hero to his soldiers long before he charged into a burning vehicle in Iraq

Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018 Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018

Alwyn Cashe to finally receive posthumous Medal of Honor for Iraq War heroism Alwyn Cashe to finally receive posthumous Medal of Honor for Iraq War heroism

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CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf@k CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf@k