Warren Upton, Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor, Dies at 105
He was also the last crew member of the USS Utah.
The Third Delta Sniper You Didn’t See in Black Hawk Down
The movie overlooks the third Delta sniper who was aboard Super Six-Two, Sgt. 1st Class Brad Halling.
Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. Passes Away at 107
The clandestine communication of the Navajo saved lives on the battlefield and was vital to success in the Pacific.
This Olympic Event Is Based on Soldier Skills
The Pentathlon has evolved over time, but its military roots remain constant.
Two Civil War Soldiers Awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase
It was a daring mission, shrouded in secrecy, imperative for the Union's success.
Tun Tavern, Birthplace of the Marine Corps, to Be Rebuilt
While the original Tun Tavern no longer exists, plans to recreate it are underway.
This WWII Aviation Program Was More Expensive Than the Manhattan Project
This aviation program was 50% more expensive and just as important.
Where the National Gallery Hid America’s Treasures After Pearl Harbor
There were concerns about Nazi art theft.
What Happened With Oppenheimer’s Revoked Security Clearance
The award-winning physicist faced opposition.
The Only Woman to Receive the Medal of Honor Is Getting Her Own Quarter
We'll be seeing Dr. Mary Edwards Walker on coinage in 2024.
Bagpipes Used to Be Classified as Weapons of War
These musical instruments weren't always considered harmless.
How American GIs Brought Spam to the World
The canned meat gained popularity during WWII and evolved into a cultural icon.
The Myth About Carrots and Good Eyesight Came From WWII Propaganda
The British were trying to disguise a superior new technology.
The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses
Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.
Before the BFG: Roald Dahl, Air Menace To Axis Forces
The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.
Meet the Japanese Diplomat Who Saved 6,000 Jewish People from the Holocaust
Chiune Sugihara is believed to have saved five times as many lives as his more famous counterpart, Oskar Schindler.
This Once-Enslaved Woman Disguised Herself as a Man to Enlist in the U.S. Army
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
