Past Conflicts(Page 8)

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

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Meet the first woman to lead elite Army Rangers in combat
Afghanistan War

Meet the first woman to lead elite Army Rangers in combat

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Sep 7, 2021

America’s longest war is finally over. Now it’s time to learn from our mistakes
Afghanistan War

America’s longest war is finally over. Now it’s time to learn from our mistakes

By Daniel R. DePetris

Updated on Sep 2, 2021

The special ops soldier who died in Kabul would have deployed even if he’d known the outcome, wife says
Afghanistan War

The special ops soldier who died in Kabul would have deployed even if he’d known the outcome, wife says

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Aug 31, 2021

Marine officer says he’s resigning his commission to ‘bring the system down’ over Afghanistan withdrawal
Afghanistan War

Marine officer says he’s resigning his commission to ‘bring the system down’ over Afghanistan withdrawal

By David Roza

Updated on Aug 31, 2021

saving private ryan
World War II

One of the most telling scenes in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ involved a sidelong glance at a sandwich

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 27, 2021

U.S. Forces Hunt Taliban Near Pakistan Border
Afghanistan War

An Afghan War veteran describes the ‘detachment’ of watching his war end

By Brandon Caro

Updated on Aug 22, 2021

Indecision, ignorance, and incompetence: How top US leaders lost Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Indecision, ignorance, and incompetence: How top US leaders lost Afghanistan

By David Roza, Jared Keller

Updated on Aug 18, 2021

I fought in Afghanistan. Those who served there always feared it would fall apart
Afghanistan War

I fought in Afghanistan. Those who served there always feared it would fall apart

By Josh Hartley

Updated on Aug 17, 2021

staff sgt nick jones
Iraq War

This hero special ops Marine ran through gunfire to save wounded teammates in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 13, 2021

What a stolen motorcycle reveals about America’s failed strategy in Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

What a stolen motorcycle reveals about America’s failed strategy in Afghanistan

By Spencer Ackerman

Updated on Aug 10, 2021

German Panther tank
World War II

Safety brief: Don’t hide a WWII-era Panther tank in your basement

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

Everything America did wrong in Afghanistan, according to the top US government watchdog
Afghanistan War

Everything America did wrong in Afghanistan, according to the top US government watchdog

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 29, 2021

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental
Afghanistan War

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves
Korean War

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor
World War II

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Division Sailor Receives Purple Heart Medal
Afghanistan War

This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah
Iraq War

Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jul 2, 2021

ac-130 crew
Afghanistan War

AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps
World War II

WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

M1 Abrams tank
World War II

Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’

By Capt. Charlie Anderson

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years
Gulf War

Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day
World War II

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

The Omaha Beach landing in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ changed how we look at WWII
World War II

The Omaha Beach landing in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ changed how we look at WWII

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit
World War II

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

retreat hell
World War I

‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save
Afghanistan War

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save

By Dan Possley

Updated on May 31, 2021

I’ll never forget how we honored our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in Baghdad
Iraq War

I’ll never forget how we honored our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in Baghdad

By Steve Miska

Posted on May 30, 2021

I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah
Iraq War

I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah

By Scott Cooper

Updated on May 29, 2021

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’
World War I

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

By David Roza

Updated on May 24, 2021

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later
Korean War

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 22, 2021

This VR tour takes you into the trenches of WWI, but stops short of leaving you ‘fully traumatized’
World War I

This VR tour takes you into the trenches of WWI, but stops short of leaving you ‘fully traumatized’

By David Roza

Updated on May 12, 2021

This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman
Korean War

This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman

By James Clark

Updated on May 8, 2021

This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II
World War II

This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II

By David Roza

Updated on May 7, 2021

This Air Force PJ heroically treated 7 teammates wounded by a massive explosion in Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

This Air Force PJ heroically treated 7 teammates wounded by a massive explosion in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

The heroic last stand of 2 Marines in Ramadi
Iraq War

The heroic last stand of 2 Marines in Ramadi

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

Tell us how you feel about the US leaving Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war
Afghanistan War

Tell us how you feel about the US leaving Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend
World War II

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

The ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is getting a war movie made about it
Vietnam War

The ‘Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is getting a war movie made about it

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 2, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
Iraq War

It’s National Medal of Honor Day and Alwyn Cashe still doesn’t have his

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 25, 2021

The insane heroism of Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman is getting a movie
Afghanistan War

The insane heroism of Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman is getting a movie

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

A Marine looks back at the invasion of Iraq, 18 years later: ‘The war can’t go on unless all the poop’s burned’
Iraq War

A Marine looks back at the invasion of Iraq, 18 years later: ‘The war can’t go on unless all the poop’s burned’

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 19, 2021

The most relatable moment in ‘Generation Kill’ had nothing to do with combat
Iraq War

The most relatable moment in ‘Generation Kill’ had nothing to do with combat

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 15, 2021

That time Hitler’s nephew joined the US Navy to fight his evil uncle is the ultimate family drama
World War II

That time Hitler’s nephew joined the US Navy to fight his evil uncle is the ultimate family drama

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 9, 2021

john chapman featured
Afghanistan War

The first Medal of Honor action ever captured on video

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons
World War II

We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

The guys behind ‘Snatch’ and ‘Top Gun’ team up to make a WWII caper about Britain’s first black ops unit
World War II

The guys behind ‘Snatch’ and ‘Top Gun’ team up to make a WWII caper about Britain’s first black ops unit

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

Why it took 16 years for this Marine to finally receive his Purple Heart
Iraq War

Why it took 16 years for this Marine to finally receive his Purple Heart

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew
Vietnam War

52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee
World War II

US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 21, 2021

How an army of artists and tricksters conned the Nazis and bluffed their way to victory in World War II
World War II

How an army of artists and tricksters conned the Nazis and bluffed their way to victory in World War II

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 20, 2021

What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient
World War II

What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 20, 2021

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam
Vietnam War

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

aghanistan helicopter
Vietnam War

The proverbial ‘fall of Saigon’ is fast approaching in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 17, 2021

One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays
Vietnam War

One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

Controversial game ‘Six Days In Fallujah’ about the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War is back in production
Iraq War

Controversial game ‘Six Days In Fallujah’ about the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War is back in production

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 13, 2021

Lloyd Austin once told this story of incredible battlefield bravery that you can watch on Netflix
Korean War

Lloyd Austin once told this story of incredible battlefield bravery that you can watch on Netflix

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 9, 2021

‘Halt, or I’ll shoot’ — An Army veteran reflects on Operation Desert Storm
Gulf War

‘Halt, or I’ll shoot’ — An Army veteran reflects on Operation Desert Storm

Updated on Feb 5, 2021

The darkest moment in ‘Jaws’ had nothing to do with *that* shark
World War II

The darkest moment in ‘Jaws’ had nothing to do with *that* shark

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 5, 2021

One of the first members of the modern-day Navy SEAL teams has died
Vietnam War

One of the first members of the modern-day Navy SEAL teams has died

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 4, 2021

New movie ‘Cherry’ tells the true(ish) story of an Iraq War vet who became a bank robber
Iraq War

New movie ‘Cherry’ tells the true(ish) story of an Iraq War vet who became a bank robber

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 4, 2021

More than a century after World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters’ nickname is finally official
World War I

More than a century after World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters’ nickname is finally official

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 3, 2021

Pentagon to probe possible war crimes committed by troops downrange
Afghanistan War

Pentagon to probe possible war crimes committed by troops downrange

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 27, 2021

Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80
Vietnam War

Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

30 years after Desert Storm, an Air Force general says we’ve forgotten the lessons that made it so successful
Gulf War

30 years after Desert Storm, an Air Force general says we’ve forgotten the lessons that made it so successful

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 20, 2021