98-year-old WWII vet believed to be oldest American organ donor everWorld War II and Korean War veteran Orville Allen lived a lifetime of service, and when he died at age 98 he had one last thing to give: his liver.6 weeks ago
Army snipers subdue man who tried to open plane’s exit door mid-flightTwo soldiers helped a plane land safely after a man onboard attempted to open the exit doors.By Riley Ceder8 weeks ago
WWII Marine veteran, 98, receives diploma 2 days before his deathMarine veterans and a school superintendent raced to get Richard Remp, who joined the Marine Corps at 17 to serve in World War II, his high school diploma.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
Purple Heart awarded to Korean War veteran 73 years after injuryAfter 73 years and a long fight with the Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart.2 months ago
Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed during Korean War identifiedArmy Pfc. Thomas A. Smith was reported missing in action in 1950 when his unit took part in a battle at the southern end of the Korean peninsula.2 months ago
The Marine officer who saved 8,000 lives at the ‘Frozen Chosin’'To me, it didn’t matter whether those were Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, whatever — they were the enemy.'By Claire Barrett3 months ago