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23 things veterans carry with them for life

Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.

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6 World War II documentaries you need to watch

Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

14 days ago

Civil War artifacts are displayed at a press conference celebrating the early completion of the Congaree River cleanup on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 in Columbia, S.C.

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Confederate military relics unearthed in South Carolina river cleanup

Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.

In war for talent, Army’s new direct commissions an admin ‘disaster’

The Army's direct commissioning machine has slowly creaked to life in recent years, but will it be ready for the next war's demands?

3 weeks ago

The unsung heroes of the Black Hawk Down incident

Three decades later, a platoon that saw action before and during the Battle of Mogadishu has yet to receive recognition for their valor.

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With Eisenhower renaming, Army’s 100+ years honoring Confederates ends

The Friday ceremony marked the conclusion of the post-renaming process.

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The fight in Gaza will be hell, military experts in urban combat say

A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.

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Race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before mussels destroy them

Seemingly unstoppable invasive quagga mussels from Russia and Ukraine threaten U.S. maritime history.

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This daring Vietnam rescue finally results in Medal of Honor award

The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War.

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6 must-see World War II documentaries

Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

7 months ago

Last of Mexico’s World War II veterans dies at age 98

The sergeant served with 300 other Mexican soldiers alongside U.S. Army Air Forces in the Philippines.

12 months ago

A damaged plane sits at the Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas after two historic military planes collided and crashed on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Six killed after vintage military aircraft collide at Dallas air show

Six people were killed after a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane crashed during a Dallas air show Saturday, officials said.

13 months ago

American flags are placed at each headstone in the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend, May 22, 2020, in Washington.

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday in the U.S.?

19 months ago

23 things veterans carry with them for life

Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.

19 months ago

Former Green Beret asks SF vets to tell their stories for future generations

“We’re the quiet professionals, but not mute," a former Green Beret officer said.

2 years ago

Marne Division honors fallen soldier in special ceremony 103 years later

Because of an unknown error, 1st Lt. Thomas Reed Beasley's awards weren't given to his widow in 1918.

2 years ago

Fort Stewart has a spot saved for Alwyn Cashe’s expected Medal of Honor

The 3rd Infantry Division renamed its ceremonial garden after Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, an Iraq War hero.

3 years ago

New Hindenburg documentary sheds light on the decades-old disaster

It's been 84 years since airship Hindenburg crashed in Lakehurst, New Jersey.

3 years ago

Thousands of name errors possible in new Korean War remembrance wall, advocates fear

Data errors mean that there could be hundreds of mistakes included on the planned Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in the nation's capital.

3 years ago

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Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.

Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.

The Army's direct commissioning machine has slowly creaked to life in recent years, but will it be ready for the next war's demands?

Three decades later, a platoon that saw action before and during the Battle of Mogadishu has yet to receive recognition for their valor.

The Friday ceremony marked the conclusion of the post-renaming process.

A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.

Seemingly unstoppable invasive quagga mussels from Russia and Ukraine threaten U.S. maritime history.

The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War.

Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.

The sergeant served with 300 other Mexican soldiers alongside U.S. Army Air Forces in the Philippines.

Six people were killed after a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a P-63 Kingcobra fighter plane crashed during a Dallas air show Saturday, officials said.

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday in the U.S.?

Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.

“We’re the quiet professionals, but not mute," a former Green Beret officer said.

Because of an unknown error, 1st Lt. Thomas Reed Beasley's awards weren't given to his widow in 1918.

The 3rd Infantry Division renamed its ceremonial garden after Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, an Iraq War hero.

It's been 84 years since airship Hindenburg crashed in Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Data errors mean that there could be hundreds of mistakes included on the planned Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in the nation's capital.