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‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
For Valentine’s Day, Military Times delved into love letters that helped U.S. troops and their families through the dark days of World War II.
By Dave Kindy
This 98-year-old Army nurse discusses her World War II service in the Pacific
WWII Army nurse Edith Petersen shares the story of her travels taking care of soldiers, starting with Australia. She was in Washington for an all-female honor flight from Nebraska in September.
By Jillian Angeline
WWII Marine Wildcat pilot’s remains buried in Michigan
Elwood Bailey was a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserves when he was reported missing in action while fighting Japanese forces over Guadalcanal in 1942.
Submarine search ends for remains of American WWII soldiers in Italy’s Lake Garda
A three-person submarine scoured the bottom of Italy's largest lake during the three-day expedition to find uniforms or any remains from the men who drowned on the night of April 30, 1945 — among the war's last casualties in Italy.
Texas WWII veterans honored for rescuing prisoners in concentration camps
At least 36 Texas veterans were honored at Holocaust Museum Houston for their work rescuing prisoners from concentration camps.
By Alyson Ward, Houston Chronicle
Valor Friday: ‘Quiet by nature’ officer ran alone into enemy territory, leaving a path of destruction
The unassuming, theater-loving officer's heroism helped turn the tide of the entire war in the Pacific.
By J.D. Simkins
Jane Fonda says she regrets the ‘horrible’ message her Vietnam actions sent to US troops
Actress looks back at her life in HBO’s “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.”
ID thief steals savings of America’s oldest living war veteran
Richard Overton, age 112, fought in World War II in a segregated Army unit.
By Victoria Leoni
Valor Friday: The legend of John Basilone
His heroic actions on Guadalcanal would cement his legacy as a Marine legend.
By J.D. Simkins
To build on a ‘legacy of freedom’: Why US, Polish soldiers went for a march in Zagan
The 10K march commemorated Allied prisoners of war from World War II.
By Ken Chamberlain
Veteran receives France’s highest military honor for his actions during WWII
More than 70 years after fighting to liberate France during World War II, Robert Wortman has been awarded the French Legion of Honor.
By Noah Nash