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Updated on Jun 6, 2021

History

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

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

History

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

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

News

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

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor ‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

News

Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

News

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

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

News

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

By Dan Possley

Updated on May 31, 2021

History

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

By Steve Miska

Posted on May 30, 2021

News

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

By Scott Cooper

Updated on May 29, 2021

Tech & Tactics

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

Updated on May 24, 2021

News

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

Updated on May 22, 2021

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines

Updated on May 20, 2021

History

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

Updated on May 12, 2021

Culture

New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process New Vietnam War movie ‘The Last Full Measure’ takes some well-deserved shots at the military’s award process

Updated on May 8, 2021

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

Updated on May 8, 2021

News

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

Updated on May 7, 2021

News

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

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

News

The heroic last stand of 2 Marines in Ramadi The heroic last stand of 2 Marines in Ramadi

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

News

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

Updated on Apr 15, 2021

News

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

News

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

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

History

These incredible colorized photos capture life on the front lines of WWII These incredible colorized photos capture life on the front lines of WWII

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Apr 2, 2021

Operators Are Bitterly Infighting Over The Latest Medal Of Honor Announcement Operators Are Bitterly Infighting Over The Latest Medal Of Honor Announcement

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

History

The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History The Unbelievable True Story Of The Greatest Beer Run In History

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

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

Updated on Mar 25, 2021

Culture

Here’s Why ‘The Hurt Locker’ Is The Worst War Movie Of All Time Here’s Why ‘The Hurt Locker’ Is The Worst War Movie Of All Time

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

News

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

Updated on Mar 19, 2021

News

The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname

Updated on Mar 18, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Mar 15, 2021

Culture

‘Generation Kill’ Author Evan Wright On The Thrill Of Combat ‘Generation Kill’ Author Evan Wright On The Thrill Of Combat

Updated on Mar 14, 2021

News

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

Updated on Mar 9, 2021

The first Medal of Honor action ever captured on video The first Medal of Honor action ever captured on video

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

History

We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

News

Why I Think Lt Clint Lorance Is A Murderer Why I Think Lt Clint Lorance Is A Murderer

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

Culture

Megan Leavey Is A Good Iraq War Film. But Is It ‘Stolen Valor’? Megan Leavey Is A Good Iraq War Film. But Is It ‘Stolen Valor’?

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

Culture

‘12 Strong’ Isn’t The Afghan War Movie We Deserve, But It’s The One We Want ‘12 Strong’ Isn’t The Afghan War Movie We Deserve, But It’s The One We Want

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

History

Full Metal Racket: How An Honest Bid To Preserve The Legacy Of Vietnam Sold Out Full Metal Racket: How An Honest Bid To Preserve The Legacy Of Vietnam Sold Out

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video

Updated on Mar 4, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

News

The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

News

It’s Time We Address The Consequences Of America’s Recent Wars It’s Time We Address The Consequences Of America’s Recent Wars

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

News

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

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

History

Paul Bremer, Ski Instructor: Learning To Shred With The Bush Administration’s Iraq War Fall Guy Paul Bremer, Ski Instructor: Learning To Shred With The Bush Administration’s Iraq War Fall Guy

By Aaron Gell

Updated on Feb 25, 2021

News

Marine who served on Iwo Jima recalls the time a Japanese soldier asked for some of his hot chocolate Marine who served on Iwo Jima recalls the time a Japanese soldier asked for some of his hot chocolate

Updated on Feb 23, 2021

History

8 unbelievable stories from the Second Battle Of Fallujah 8 unbelievable stories from the Second Battle Of Fallujah

Updated on Feb 22, 2021

News

US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee

Updated on Feb 21, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Feb 20, 2021

News

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

Updated on Feb 20, 2021

Ty Carter Explains What It’s Like To Wear The Medal Of Honor Ty Carter Explains What It’s Like To Wear The Medal Of Honor

Updated on Feb 19, 2021

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

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

News

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

Updated on Feb 17, 2021

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

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Feb 13, 2021

Culture

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

Updated on Feb 9, 2021

Culture

‘The Outpost’ is a fitting tribute to the soldiers who fought one of the bloodiest battles of the Afghan War ‘The Outpost’ is a fitting tribute to the soldiers who fought one of the bloodiest battles of the Afghan War

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

Culture

Nat Geo’s miniseries chronicles ‘Black Sunday’ and the hell those soldiers faced in Sadr City Nat Geo’s miniseries chronicles ‘Black Sunday’ and the hell those soldiers faced in Sadr City

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

Culture

10 Facts From ‘Generation Kill’ That Make Us Love The Series Even More 10 Facts From ‘Generation Kill’ That Make Us Love The Series Even More

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

History

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

Updated on Feb 5, 2021

Culture

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