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Profile of Mae Krier, original ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Profile of Mae Krier, original ‘Rosie the Riveter’

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 12 2020

77 years ago, the Allies took the fight to the Axis in ‘the soft underbelly of Europe’ 77 years ago, the Allies took the fight to the Axis in ‘the soft underbelly of Europe’

/ Jul 10 2020

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

/ Jul 6 2020

Trailer for upcoming WWII game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ Trailer for upcoming WWII game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 6 2020

A bunch of gamers are raising money to save a WWII museum that honors the soldiers they play as online A bunch of gamers are raising money to save a WWII museum that honors the soldiers they play as online

/ Jun 29 2020

‘She’s outlived Hitler by 75 years’ — Today, this Holocaust survivor celebrates her 100th birthday ‘She’s outlived Hitler by 75 years’ — Today, this Holocaust survivor celebrates her 100th birthday

/ Jun 14 2020

The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 6 2020

The 4 most dangerous missions heroic US troops carried out on D-Day 76 years ago The 4 most dangerous missions heroic US troops carried out on D-Day 76 years ago

/ Jun 6 2020

Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Inouye’s battlefield heroism gets the graphic novel treatment Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Inouye’s battlefield heroism gets the graphic novel treatment

/ Jun 4 2020

VA secretary reverses course on removing Nazi headstones from veteran cemeteries VA secretary reverses course on removing Nazi headstones from veteran cemeteries

/ Jun 2 2020

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World War II Memorial among several on National Mall vandalized during protests World War II Memorial among several on National Mall vandalized during protests

/ Jun 1 2020

Decorated WWII vet, forensics expert who examined Zodiac killer letters, dies at 100 Decorated WWII vet, forensics expert who examined Zodiac killer letters, dies at 100

/ May 29 2020

VA secretary says removing Nazi headstones from veterans cemeteries would ‘erase’ history VA secretary says removing Nazi headstones from veterans cemeteries would ‘erase’ history

/ May 28 2020

House lawmakers join call to get Nazi gravestones out of veterans cemeteries House lawmakers join call to get Nazi gravestones out of veterans cemeteries

/ May 26 2020

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The Coast Guard’s fight in the Pacific The Coast Guard’s fight in the Pacific

By Task & Purpose

/ May 22 2020

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Battleship USS Nevada, a symbol of American ‘resilience and stubbornness,’ rediscovered after 72 years Battleship USS Nevada, a symbol of American ‘resilience and stubbornness,’ rediscovered after 72 years

/ May 12 2020

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USS Nevada wreckage footage USS Nevada wreckage footage

By Task & Purpose

/ May 12 2020

100-year-old WWII vet beats COVID-19 just like he helped beat the Nazis 100-year-old WWII vet beats COVID-19 just like he helped beat the Nazis

/ May 11 2020

Trump, Esper, and Wilkie didn’t wear masks while meeting with WWII veterans despite COVID-19 threat Trump, Esper, and Wilkie didn’t wear masks while meeting with WWII veterans despite COVID-19 threat

By Jared Keller

/ May 9 2020

Here are 10 strange jobs US troops had to do during WWII Here are 10 strange jobs US troops had to do during WWII

By Claudette Roulo, U.S. Department of Defense

/ May 8 2020

‘The end of the war is an anti-climax’ — A reporter’s notes on VE-Day, 75 years later ‘The end of the war is an anti-climax’ — A reporter’s notes on VE-Day, 75 years later

/ May 8 2020

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78 years ago, the first Navajo Code Talkers joined the Marine Corps 78 years ago, the first Navajo Code Talkers joined the Marine Corps

/ May 4 2020

A new WWII TV show based on the popular video game ‘Brothers in Arms’ is in the works A new WWII TV show based on the popular video game ‘Brothers in Arms’ is in the works

/ May 1 2020

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The Battle of Iwo Jima The Battle of Iwo Jima

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 28 2020

WWII Veteran visits Okinawa 72 years later WWII Veteran visits Okinawa 72 years later

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 28 2020

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75 years after D-Day, current Army Rangers return to Pointe du Hoc 75 years after D-Day, current Army Rangers return to Pointe du Hoc

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 28 2020

Trump and Putin commemorate 75th anniversary of when US and Soviet soldiers overcame differences during World War II Trump and Putin commemorate 75th anniversary of when US and Soviet soldiers overcame differences during World War II

/ Apr 25 2020

Bond set at $2 million for man accused of fatally beating 94-year-old World War II vet Bond set at $2 million for man accused of fatally beating 94-year-old World War II vet

/ Apr 21 2020

75 years ago, this ‘stouthearted and indomitable’ Medal of Honor recipient leaped on a grenade to save 2 others 75 years ago, this ‘stouthearted and indomitable’ Medal of Honor recipient leaped on a grenade to save 2 others

/ Apr 20 2020

75 years ago today, this Medal of Honor recipient began his 3-day long final stand 75 years ago today, this Medal of Honor recipient began his 3-day long final stand

/ Apr 19 2020

This WWII vet got a mohawk the night before D-Day. Now he’s doing it again to spread cheer during COVID-19 This WWII vet got a mohawk the night before D-Day. Now he’s doing it again to spread cheer during COVID-19

/ Apr 15 2020

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Top general cites 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima as reason Marines need to get haircuts during a pandemic Top general cites 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima as reason Marines need to get haircuts during a pandemic

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 14 2020

’Equivalent to pushing down a WWII vet’ — Airfield furious over vandalized WWII-era planes ’Equivalent to pushing down a WWII vet’ — Airfield furious over vandalized WWII-era planes

/ Apr 14 2020

A 104-year-old World War II veteran had a socially distanced birthday party after recovering from COVID-19 A 104-year-old World War II veteran had a socially distanced birthday party after recovering from COVID-19

/ Apr 4 2020

This WWII medic treated grunts even after taking shrapnel wounds. Now he’s finally getting a Purple Heart This WWII medic treated grunts even after taking shrapnel wounds. Now he’s finally getting a Purple Heart

/ Apr 3 2020

This 104-year-old WWII veteran may be the oldest person to beat COVID-19 This 104-year-old WWII veteran may be the oldest person to beat COVID-19

/ Apr 1 2020

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‘I survived the foxholes of Guam, I can get through this coronavirus bullsht,’ says 95-year-old vet who battled COVID-19 and won ‘I survived the foxholes of Guam, I can get through this coronavirus bullsht,’ says 95-year-old vet who battled COVID-19 and won

/ Mar 31 2020

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Trump directs Army to award 30th Infantry Division with Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during WWII Trump directs Army to award 30th Infantry Division with Presidential Unit Citation for heroism during WWII

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 18 2020

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75 years ago, this Medal of Honor recipient braved a ‘death-sown’ minefield to reach 2 injured soldiers 75 years ago, this Medal of Honor recipient braved a ‘death-sown’ minefield to reach 2 injured soldiers

/ Mar 18 2020

‘Honor and respect’ — Massachusetts police and fire arrange funeral for WWII vet who died with no family ‘Honor and respect’ — Massachusetts police and fire arrange funeral for WWII vet who died with no family

/ Mar 12 2020

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They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home

/ Mar 11 2020

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Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 6 2020

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Marines commemorate 75th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima Marines commemorate 75th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 6 2020

Tom Hanks is here to ‘bring hell from on high’ in new WWII naval flick ‘Greyhound’ Tom Hanks is here to ‘bring hell from on high’ in new WWII naval flick ‘Greyhound’

/ Mar 5 2020

GREYHOUND – Official Trailer (HD) GREYHOUND – Official Trailer (HD)

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 5 2020

How the Last Major Cavalry Charge Ended How the Last Major Cavalry Charge Ended

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 3 2020

California to officially apologize for the WWII internment of Japanese Americans California to officially apologize for the WWII internment of Japanese Americans

/ Feb 18 2020

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75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima 75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima

/ Feb 18 2020

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One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away

/ Feb 17 2020

75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’ 75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 15 2020

Philadelphia making sure WWII Medal of Honor recipient is never forgotten Philadelphia making sure WWII Medal of Honor recipient is never forgotten

/ Feb 12 2020

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire 75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire

/ Feb 10 2020

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A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen

/ Feb 6 2020

75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, three survivors tell their stories 75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, three survivors tell their stories

/ Jan 21 2020

A Florida woman thought she found a porcelain plate. Turns out it was a WWII land mine. A Florida woman thought she found a porcelain plate. Turns out it was a WWII land mine.

/ Jan 10 2020

The untold story of how booze soaked the battlefields of World War II The untold story of how booze soaked the battlefields of World War II

By Peter Andreas

/ Jan 8 2020

‘All I remember is thinking if I hit the ground, I’m dead’ — Christmas Day at the Battle of the Bulge ‘All I remember is thinking if I hit the ground, I’m dead’ — Christmas Day at the Battle of the Bulge

/ Dec 26 2019

Chicken soup and bedsheet camouflage: Battle of the Bulge veteran shares his story of historic fight Chicken soup and bedsheet camouflage: Battle of the Bulge veteran shares his story of historic fight

By Jim Garamone, US Department of Defense

/ Dec 17 2019

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Army unit remembers the Battle of the Bulge with a photo of a Nazi whose troops killed American prisoners Army unit remembers the Battle of the Bulge with a photo of a Nazi whose troops killed American prisoners

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 17 2019

The Battle of the Bulge hero who saved his entire battalion The Battle of the Bulge hero who saved his entire battalion

By Chris Capelluto

/ Dec 16 2019

The forgotten nurse who saved hundreds of American lives during the Battle of the Bulge The forgotten nurse who saved hundreds of American lives during the Battle of the Bulge

By Jason Nulton

/ Dec 13 2019

Pearl Harbor veteran to be interred on his sunken ship Pearl Harbor veteran to be interred on his sunken ship

/ Dec 7 2019

‘We never would have won World War II if we had this kind of division’ — A Pearl Harbor vet calls on Americans to unite around today’s military ‘We never would have won World War II if we had this kind of division’ — A Pearl Harbor vet calls on Americans to unite around today’s military

/ Dec 7 2019

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An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 13 2019