Past Conflicts(Page 21)

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

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Movie ‘Kilo Two Bravo’ Offers Unflinching Look At The Ground War In Helmand Movie ‘Kilo Two Bravo’ Offers Unflinching Look At The Ground War In Helmand

/ Nov 4 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Evacuated His Teammates From Inside A Blasted Bradley UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Evacuated His Teammates From Inside A Blasted Bradley

/ Oct 29 2015

‘Forgotten’ Reveals The Untold Story Of D-Day’s Heroic African-American Soldiers ‘Forgotten’ Reveals The Untold Story Of D-Day’s Heroic African-American Soldiers

By Crispin Burke

/ Oct 28 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Pilot Who Stopped An Ambush On A Special Operations Team UNSUNG HEROES: The Pilot Who Stopped An Ambush On A Special Operations Team

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Oct 22 2015

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The Almost Unbelievable Story Of The MOH Recipient Who Took Out 20 German Soldiers During World War I The Almost Unbelievable Story Of The MOH Recipient Who Took Out 20 German Soldiers During World War I

/ Oct 8 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Reservist Who Saved 16 Soldiers 4 Days Into His Deployment UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Reservist Who Saved 16 Soldiers 4 Days Into His Deployment

/ Oct 8 2015

How The War Overlooked In History Books Changed The Course Of America How The War Overlooked In History Books Changed The Course Of America

By Angry Staff Officer

/ Sep 30 2015

The soldier who rode a John Deere ATV into battle The soldier who rode a John Deere ATV into battle

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 17 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Staff Sergeant Who Prevented The Taliban From Overrunning His Outpost UNSUNG HEROES: The Staff Sergeant Who Prevented The Taliban From Overrunning His Outpost

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 10 2015

Augusta Chiwy: The Forgotten Nurse Who Saved Hundreds of American Lives During World War II Augusta Chiwy: The Forgotten Nurse Who Saved Hundreds of American Lives During World War II

By Jason Nulton

/ Sep 4 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Crawled 90 Yards Under Heavy Fire To Save His Men UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Crawled 90 Yards Under Heavy Fire To Save His Men

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 3 2015

72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II 72 Years Ago, Former President George H.W. Bush Almost Died In World War II

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Sep 2 2015

6 Women Who Fought In Direct Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan 6 Women Who Fought In Direct Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Aug 26 2015

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How The First African-American Marine Received The Medal Of Honor 48 Years Ago How The First African-American Marine Received The Medal Of Honor 48 Years Ago

/ Aug 21 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Air Commando Who Called In Crucial Air Support After Taking A Grenade Blast UNSUNG HEROES: The Air Commando Who Called In Crucial Air Support After Taking A Grenade Blast

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Aug 20 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Shielded His Team From A Grenade And Then Kept Fighting UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Shielded His Team From A Grenade And Then Kept Fighting

By Mark Lee Greenblatt

/ Aug 13 2015

How Hollywood Turned Audie Murphy Into A Movie Star After World War II How Hollywood Turned Audie Murphy Into A Movie Star After World War II

By Jason Nulton

/ Aug 12 2015

A Look At Urban Warfare On World War II’s Western Front A Look At Urban Warfare On World War II’s Western Front

/ Aug 11 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Carried 3 Men Out Of Harm’s Way Under Heavy Fire

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Jul 30 2015

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The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea The Incredible Story Of The Men Who Survived A Torpedo Attack, Sinking Ship, Sharks, And 5 Days Lost At Sea

By Liesl Bradner

/ Jul 29 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire UNSUNG HEROES: The Female Soldier Who Provided Crucial Medical Treatment Under Mortar Fire

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Jul 23 2015

The Story Of Zaamurets, An Armored Train That Fought Its Way Across Eurasia The Story Of Zaamurets, An Armored Train That Fought Its Way Across Eurasia

/ Jul 20 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Fallen Comrades From An IED Blast UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds To Save His Fallen Comrades From An IED Blast

By Michael Lane Smith

/ Jul 9 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness

/ Jul 2 2015

Medal Of Honor Recipient’s Remains To Be Returned Home, Laid To Rest Medal Of Honor Recipient’s Remains To Be Returned Home, Laid To Rest

/ Jul 1 2015

How The Korean War Started 65 Years Ago How The Korean War Started 65 Years Ago

By Stephen Carlson

/ Jun 30 2015

Korean Family Honors Korean War Vets With An Annual Feast To Thank Them For Their Service Korean Family Honors Korean War Vets With An Annual Feast To Thank Them For Their Service

By Dennis L. Anderson

/ Jun 30 2015

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How The Rangers Became The Badass Fighting Force They Are Today How The Rangers Became The Badass Fighting Force They Are Today

By Christian Beekman

/ Jun 24 2015

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The Army Air Forces Dominated The Skies Of World War II The Army Air Forces Dominated The Skies Of World War II

By Jason Nulton

/ Jun 19 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Destroyed An Enemy Mortar Position With A Jammed M-16 UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Destroyed An Enemy Mortar Position With A Jammed M-16

/ Jun 18 2015

5 Lessons About Life And Business From All-Black Military Units In World War II 5 Lessons About Life And Business From All-Black Military Units In World War II

By Chad Storlie

/ Jun 18 2015

6 Badass Lines From Patton’s Famously Vulgar Speech 6 Badass Lines From Patton’s Famously Vulgar Speech

/ May 29 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Scout Who Swam Through A River And Cut Through An Electric Fence UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Scout Who Swam Through A River And Cut Through An Electric Fence

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

/ May 28 2015

The Pararescueman Who Saved 19 Lives Under Enemy Fire The Pararescueman Who Saved 19 Lives Under Enemy Fire

/ May 21 2015

See What Medal Of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Told Graduating Students During A Commencement Speech See What Medal Of Honor Recipient Ryan Pitts Told Graduating Students During A Commencement Speech

/ May 20 2015

The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Dustoff 7-3 Rescues In Afghanistan The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Dustoff 7-3 Rescues In Afghanistan

By Erik Sabiston

/ May 19 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Lost A Leg In Iraq And Became A Georgia State Trooper UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Lost A Leg In Iraq And Became A Georgia State Trooper

/ May 14 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Lance Corporal (Now Turned Sheriff) Who Carried 7 Marines Out Of A Deadly Ambush UNSUNG HEROES: The Lance Corporal (Now Turned Sheriff) Who Carried 7 Marines Out Of A Deadly Ambush

/ May 7 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Medic Overcame Gunfire And A Broken Leg To Save 14 Soldiers UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Medic Overcame Gunfire And A Broken Leg To Save 14 Soldiers

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

/ Apr 30 2015

10 Extraordinary Quotes About War From Ernie Pyle 10 Extraordinary Quotes About War From Ernie Pyle

/ Apr 17 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Kept Fighting After Getting Shot 27 Times UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Kept Fighting After Getting Shot 27 Times

/ Apr 16 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The World War II Chaplain Who Survived The Bataan Death March UNSUNG HEROES: The World War II Chaplain Who Survived The Bataan Death March

By Jason Nulton

/ Apr 9 2015

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Watch American Soldiers Get Attacked By The Taliban, Keep Grilling Steaks Watch American Soldiers Get Attacked By The Taliban, Keep Grilling Steaks

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Apr 8 2015

Winston Churchill Gave One Of The Most Poignant Quotes Ever About Warfare Winston Churchill Gave One Of The Most Poignant Quotes Ever About Warfare

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Apr 6 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Exposed Himself To Extreme Enemy Fire To Protect Wounded Comrades UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Exposed Himself To Extreme Enemy Fire To Protect Wounded Comrades

/ Apr 2 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Reservist Saved A Crowd From A Suicide Bomber UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Reservist Saved A Crowd From A Suicide Bomber

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

/ Mar 26 2015

A Curious Dog Unearths Korean War Veteran’s Purple Heart A Curious Dog Unearths Korean War Veteran’s Purple Heart

/ Mar 23 2015

How I Learned To Heal After Losing My Husband In Afghanistan How I Learned To Heal After Losing My Husband In Afghanistan

By Nicki Bunting

/ Mar 18 2015

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‘Beyond The Call’ Captures An Airman’s Heroic Covert Mission To Rescue POWs During WWII ‘Beyond The Call’ Captures An Airman’s Heroic Covert Mission To Rescue POWs During WWII

By Jason Nulton

/ Mar 16 2015

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The Hard Calculus Of Immorality And Conflict The Hard Calculus Of Immorality And Conflict

By Carl Forsling

/ Mar 12 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Singlehandedly Cleared An Enemy Trench During The Invasion Of Iraq UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Singlehandedly Cleared An Enemy Trench During The Invasion Of Iraq

/ Mar 5 2015

Here’s What A Journalist Reported From A Crowded Landing Craft Hours Before D-Day Here’s What A Journalist Reported From A Crowded Landing Craft Hours Before D-Day

By Lauren Katzenberg

/ Feb 20 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Private Who Burned His Hands To Save His Fallen Brothers UNSUNG HEROES: The Private Who Burned His Hands To Save His Fallen Brothers

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

/ Feb 19 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: These A-10 Pilots Intentionally Drew Enemy Fire To Protect Trapped Marines UNSUNG HEROES: These A-10 Pilots Intentionally Drew Enemy Fire To Protect Trapped Marines

/ Feb 12 2015

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How Brian Williams’ War Memories Could Have Failed Him How Brian Williams’ War Memories Could Have Failed Him

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Feb 10 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Captain Rescued Iraq’s Zoo Animals From Looters, Bombs, And Starvation UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Captain Rescued Iraq’s Zoo Animals From Looters, Bombs, And Starvation

/ Feb 5 2015

Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War

/ Feb 4 2015

Why This Medal Of Honor Recipient Keeps His Medal Crumpled Up In His Pocket Why This Medal Of Honor Recipient Keeps His Medal Crumpled Up In His Pocket

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Jan 29 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Saved His Crew From A Live Grenade Inside A Tank UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Saved His Crew From A Live Grenade Inside A Tank

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

/ Jan 22 2015

An Afghanistan Veteran Calls Out ISIS An Afghanistan Veteran Calls Out ISIS

/ Jan 20 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers

/ Dec 18 2014

The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil

By Stephen Carlson

/ Dec 8 2014

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Dec 4 2014

Searching For My Flag In Fallujah Searching For My Flag In Fallujah

By Chad Russell

/ Nov 19 2014