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The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos
For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
One of the last remaining Tuskegee World War II veterans dies at 100
Harry Stewart Jr. was one of the legendary flying corps’ most decorated pilots during the WWII, having claimed three Nazi aircraft in a single day.
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.
By Jon Guttman
The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleship
Many acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B Roberts.
By Jon Guttman
Perry Dahl, one of the last living WWII fighter aces, dies at 101
Flying his P-38 Lightning, nicknamed Skidoo, Dahl shot down more than five enemy planes in the Pacific.
By Jon Guttman
At 103, this P-51 Mustang pilot could soon become WWII’s last ace
James McCubbin, 103, is under consideration for recognition as a WWII ace for shooting down enemy aircraft in his P-51 Mustang.
By Jon Guttman
Sacrifice made soldier first Hispanic American MOH recipient of WWII
Pvt. Joe Martinez's actions came during the only World War II battle American and Japanese troops fought in the ice and snow.
By Jon Guttman
‘Colder than hell’: Two vets recall Battle of the Bulge fears, mayhem
"Everyone was scared. ... I sometimes think of the people who were there. Dirty GIs. Unshaven. Dirty as the devil. Cold. Miserable."
At the Battle of the Bulge, this tank commander wouldn’t back down
Brig. Gen. Bruce C. Clarke should have been on leave in Paris, enjoying a well-earned break from the nearly constant combat he’d been in since D-Day.
By Jerry D. Morelock
US and allies mark 80th anniversary of WWII Battle of the Bulge
One of the most important and deadly battles in World War II, the Battle of the Bulge stopped Adolf Hitler’s last-ditch offensive.
How recovering a Japanese Zero at Pearl Harbor added to its mystery
The first chance for the U.S. to inspect the iconic Mitsubishi Zero revealed surprisingly few hard facts.
By David Aiken