History

Profiles, explainers, and other stories that dig into military history.

Latest in History

Afghanistan War

Kyle Carpenter will be a playable character in next ‘Call of Duty’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 24, 2026

Korean War

Navy christens new destroyer named for corpsman who earned Medal of Honor

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 3, 2026

Korean War

Navy ship honors sailor from famed North Korea rescue mission

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

History

80 years ago, the military tested nukes on a fleet

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 12, 2026

World War II

Air Force brings World War II tail insignia out of retirement for ‘Doomsday Plane’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2026

Vietnam War

At 18, he fought with Green Berets in Vietnam. Now, he finally has his Special Forces tab.

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 30, 2026

History

Revolutionary War soldier identified after 246 years

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 20, 2026

Afghanistan War

Three officers who overcame desperate odds receive Medals of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 18, 2026

Vietnam War

Vietnam War Recon Marine, James Capers Jr, to receive Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

Vietnam War

Medal of Honor recipient and legendary Vietnam War helicopter pilot ‘Old Snake’ has died

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 2, 2026

World War II

Navy researchers find wreck of World War II submarine that vanished 82 years ago

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 2, 2026

Past Conflicts

Dozens of Revolutionary War soldiers laid to rest after 250 years

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 25, 2026

World War I

Wreck of Coast Guard cutter sunk in World War I found after 108 years

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 2, 2026

World War II

World War II B-17 gunner awarded France’s highest military honor

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 13, 2026

Vietnam War

Navy destroyer with grizzly bear battle flag pays tribute to heroic Marine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 24, 2026

World War II

Senator references Iwo Jima while pushing for US to take Kharg Island

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 23, 2026