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Veteran John Waller, who served in Europe during WWII, poses at his home, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, Virginia Beach, Va.

Documentary follows 96-year-old World War II veteran’s return of portrait stolen in France

The documentary "The Silent Soldier and the Portrait" delves into two secrets World War II veteran John Waller kept.

By Stacy Parker, The Virginian-Pilot via the AP

5 years ago

It’s been a bad week on social media for military appreciation

For a nation enamored with supporting our troops, we sure seem to know very little about the individuals being supported.

By J.D. Simkins and Davis Winkie

5 years ago

Army and DoD post image of Nazi war criminal to commemorate Battle of the Bulge

“We regret the use of the photograph of Joachim Peiper. The intent was to tell the full story of the Battle of the Bulge, which will continue here, by explaining the incredible odds that were stacked up against the American Soldier by the time the reserve was called in on 18 Dec,” the Army airborne unit tweeted Tuesday morning.

5 years ago

The Navy named its next warship after this city

Designed to replace aging Whidbey Island-class vessels, the Navy wants to buy 13 of these new San Antonio-class variants.

By Navy Times staff

6 years ago

Undefended shore: American antisubmarine operations in 1942

In 1942 American merchant ships up and down the Atlantic Coast were being relentlessly attacked by German U-boats. Why did the U.S. Navy secretly decide to leave them unprotected?

By Ed Offley, MHQ — The Quarterly Journal of Military History

6 years ago

Trial by fire in the Coral Sea

The Battle of the Coral Sea was a tactical defeat for the U.S. Navy that also proved to be a significant strategic victory.

By Joseph H. Alexander, Military History Quarterly

6 years ago

Remembering the 1947 Texas City explosion

This week marks 72 years since the United States’ deadliest industrial accident.

By Matt DeGrood, The Galveston County Daily News

6 years ago

Shipwreck yeast becomes New York brew

The most distinguishing feature of Jamie Adams’ new ale isn’t its hoppy bite but its compelling backstory.

6 years ago

Pentagon plans tests of long-banned types of missiles

The Pentagon plans to begin flight tests this year of two types of missiles that have been banned for more than 30 years by a treaty from which both the United States and Russia are expected to withdraw in August, defense officials said Wednesday.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

6 years ago

A brewing controversy!

Ale from 1886 shipwreck yields new brew — and conflict.

6 years ago

Beer from 1886 shipwreck may yield new brew

Serious Brewing Company of Howes Cave plans to develop a new brew if the students successfully extract yeast from bottle discovered in shipwreck.

6 years ago

The Navy called them ‘mutineers.’ But were they really scapegoats?

It was the largest court-martial for mutiny in U.S. Navy history. The 50 defendants had one thing in common: They were all African-Americans.

By John A. Haymond, MHQ—The Quarterly Journal of Military History

6 years ago