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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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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 2 2021

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‘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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 2 2021

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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

/ May 31 2021

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

/ May 30 2021

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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

/ May 29 2021

America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient: ‘Our greatest enemy is ourselves’ America’s newest Medal of Honor recipient: ‘Our greatest enemy is ourselves’

/ May 25 2021

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

/ May 24 2021

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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

By Haley Britzky

/ May 22 2021

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

/ May 20 2021

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’

/ May 12 2021

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

/ 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

/ May 8 2021

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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

/ May 7 2021

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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

/ Apr 28 2021

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

/ Apr 22 2021

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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

/ Apr 15 2021

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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

/ Apr 14 2021

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‘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

/ Apr 9 2021

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

/ Apr 9 2021

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

/ 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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 1 2021

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

/ 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 25 2021

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

/ Mar 24 2021

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

/ Mar 24 2021

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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’

/ Mar 19 2021

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

/ Mar 18 2021

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

/ Mar 15 2021

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

/ Mar 14 2021

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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

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 9 2021

The first Medal of Honor action ever captured on video happened 19 years ago The first Medal of Honor action ever captured on video happened 19 years ago

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 8 2021

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

/ Mar 8 2021

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

By Adam Linehan

/ Mar 4 2021

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’?

By Adam Linehan

/ Mar 4 2021

‘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

By Adam Linehan

/ Mar 4 2021

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

By Adam Linehan

/ Mar 4 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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 4 2021

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

/ Mar 1 2021

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

/ Mar 1 2021

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

/ Mar 1 2021

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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

/ Feb 27 2021

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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

/ Feb 27 2021

Fighting to go home: Operation Desert Storm, 30 years later Fighting to go home: Operation Desert Storm, 30 years later

/ Feb 27 2021

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

/ Feb 25 2021

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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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 23 2021

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

/ Feb 22 2021

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

/ Feb 21 2021

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

/ Feb 20 2021

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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

/ 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

/ 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

/ Feb 18 2021

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 16 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

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 16 2021

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

/ Feb 13 2021

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

/ Feb 9 2021

‘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

/ Feb 8 2021

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

/ Feb 8 2021

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

/ Feb 8 2021

‘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

/ Feb 5 2021

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

/ Feb 5 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 4 2021

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

/ Feb 4 2021

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

/ Feb 3 2021

‘1917’ is the absolute best war movie in years ‘1917’ is the absolute best war movie in years

/ Jan 29 2021