Past Conflicts(Page 7)

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

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The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache

By Justin Burgess

/ Nov 9 2021

Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world

By Justin Burgess

/ Nov 8 2021

Unbelievable stories from the Second Battle of Fallujah Unbelievable stories from the Second Battle of Fallujah

/ Nov 8 2021

The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view

By James Clark, Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 2 2021

10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’ 10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’

By Lisette Voytko

/ Oct 29 2021

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Air Force uniform that covered sleeping Afghan child in evacuation photo headed to a museum Air Force uniform that covered sleeping Afghan child in evacuation photo headed to a museum

/ Oct 27 2021

The inside story behind the photo of the last soldier to leave Afghanistan The inside story behind the photo of the last soldier to leave Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 25 2021

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Soldier who traded dip for a Toyota gun truck at Kabul airport gets promoted Soldier who traded dip for a Toyota gun truck at Kabul airport gets promoted

/ Oct 20 2021

7,000 troops died in the Post-9/11 wars. A staggering 30,000 died by suicide 7,000 troops died in the Post-9/11 wars. A staggering 30,000 died by suicide

/ Oct 19 2021

What Colin Powell learned about leadership after losing his sidearm What Colin Powell learned about leadership after losing his sidearm

/ Oct 18 2021

Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84 Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 18 2021

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9 months after getting Pentagon approval, Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t received the Medal of Honor 9 months after getting Pentagon approval, Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t received the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 17 2021

‘Pearl Harbor’ is actually a good movie and all you critics are just haters ‘Pearl Harbor’ is actually a good movie and all you critics are just haters

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 7 2021

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This Air Force unit you’ve never heard of made the Afghan airlift possible This Air Force unit you’ve never heard of made the Afghan airlift possible

/ Oct 6 2021

The crazy scene in ‘Three Kings’ with C4-laced footballs was more accurate than you might think The crazy scene in ‘Three Kings’ with C4-laced footballs was more accurate than you might think

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 2 2021

The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still

/ Sep 26 2021

‘I request trial by court-martial’ — The real story behind that one beloved scene in ‘Band of Brothers’ ‘I request trial by court-martial’ — The real story behind that one beloved scene in ‘Band of Brothers’

/ Sep 24 2021

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On Sept. 10, I was in a ‘peacetime’ military. The next day we went to war On Sept. 10, I was in a ‘peacetime’ military. The next day we went to war

/ Sep 10 2021

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Years after being injured in Iraq, this Army medic has shattered another Paralympic world record Years after being injured in Iraq, this Army medic has shattered another Paralympic world record

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 10 2021

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Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today

/ Sep 8 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 7 2021

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The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 2 2021

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

By Daniel R. DePetris

/ Sep 2 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 31 2021

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

/ Aug 31 2021

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

/ Aug 27 2021

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

By Brandon Caro

/ Aug 22 2021

Sgt Stubby Was The Original War Dog Sgt Stubby Was The Original War Dog

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 19 2021

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

By David Roza, Jared Keller

/ Aug 18 2021

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

By Josh Hartley

/ Aug 17 2021

Nine years after losing both legs in Afghanistan, he’s found purpose in family, friends and inspiring others Nine years after losing both legs in Afghanistan, he’s found purpose in family, friends and inspiring others

/ Aug 16 2021

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 13 2021

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

By Spencer Ackerman

/ Aug 10 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 9 2021

Extortion 17: What really happened on America’s deadliest day in Afghanistan Extortion 17: What really happened on America’s deadliest day in Afghanistan

/ Aug 3 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2021

How The US Military Got Hooked On Rip Its How The US Military Got Hooked On Rip Its

By Van Winkle's

/ Jul 23 2021

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How the Navy’s ban on booze birthed a million-dollar floating ice cream parlor How the Navy’s ban on booze birthed a million-dollar floating ice cream parlor

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 21 2021

8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found 8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

/ Jul 13 2021

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The future of Afghanistan may depend on Afghan Commandos The future of Afghanistan may depend on Afghan Commandos

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

/ Jul 13 2021

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

/ Jul 13 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 13 2021

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The Army Ranger who beat down a suicide bomber with his fists The Army Ranger who beat down a suicide bomber with his fists

By Adam Linehan

/ Jul 13 2021

Evicted Days Before Christmas, This Iraqi Translator Was Saved By Those He Served Alongside Evicted Days Before Christmas, This Iraqi Translator Was Saved By Those He Served Alongside

/ Jul 13 2021

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 13 2021

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 12 2021

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Jul 12 2021

The remarkable stories behind 5 iconic photos of the Pearl Harbor attack The remarkable stories behind 5 iconic photos of the Pearl Harbor attack

/ Jul 8 2021

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For Those Who Fought In Marjah, It Was More Than Just A Battle For Those Who Fought In Marjah, It Was More Than Just A Battle

/ Jul 8 2021

How Medal of Honor hero David Bellavia wiped out an entire enemy squad in Fallujah How Medal of Honor hero David Bellavia wiped out an entire enemy squad in Fallujah

/ Jul 5 2021

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

By Justin Burgess

/ Jul 1 2021

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He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 25 2021

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

/ Jun 25 2021

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

/ Jun 23 2021

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

By Capt. Charlie Anderson

/ Jun 15 2021

Here’s why the MG42 is basically immortal Here’s why the MG42 is basically immortal

By Chris Capelluto

/ Jun 14 2021

Battlefield 1 May Be The Grittiest, Most Realistic War Game Yet Battlefield 1 May Be The Grittiest, Most Realistic War Game Yet

/ Jun 10 2021

‘Battlefield V’ is a buggy, yet totally fun return to World War II ‘Battlefield V’ is a buggy, yet totally fun return to World War II

/ Jun 10 2021

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

/ Jun 9 2021

8 iconic photos from the D-Day invasion of Normandy 8 iconic photos from the D-Day invasion of Normandy

/ Jun 6 2021

‘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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 6 2021

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

/ Jun 4 2021

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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

/ 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 3 2021