During WWI this sailor saved his fellow mate from noxious toilet fumes — earning him the Medal of HonorThe German emigre did not think twice when rescuing his fellow sailor from the gaseous byproduct of human waste. By Jon Guttman3 weeks ago
For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 frontsFor most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.By Elizabeth DePompei, DAV Magazine5 weeks ago
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on itLashed to the bow of the USS Olympia, the Unknown Soldier and his detachment of Marines battled a storm that threatened to sink them. By Claire Barrett2 months ago
How the Civil War inspired this iconic poet’s classic Christmas songHenry Wadsworth Longfellow vehemently objected to his son’s desire to enlist in the Union Army.By Melissa A. Winn3 months ago
You can thank Theodore Roosevelt for the Army-Navy gameCanceled by President Grover Cleveland. Restored by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt — the Army-Navy football game is in its 135th year.By Claire Barrett3 months ago
Camp Pendleton Marine killed in tactical training vehicle mishapThe incident occurred during routine training aboard the base, the service announced. By J.D. Simkins3 months ago