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The toilet paper war: A submariner’s battle against bureaucracy
In 1942, Lt. Cmdr. James Coe of the submarine Skipjack battled for his boat to receive what he deemed a basic necessity: toilet paper.
Lawmakers seek out lessons from US involvement in Afghanistan
The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations was the latest in a series of hearings into policy decisions regarding the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in August.
By Zinya Salfiti, Medill News Service
World War II US veterans recall flying aid to China
The Flying Tigers were sent by President Franklin Roosevelt before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941, drew the United States into the war.
By Sam Mcneil
Veteran reflects on Vietnam through old letters home
The letters tell a story that may be familiar to veterans of all wars and the loved ones they wrote home to.
By Jake Goodrick
The oldest living WWII veteran, now 112, wants to be remembered as a ‘good soldier’
Lawrence Brooks was drafted and entered the army in 1940.
By Kristine Froeba
Excerpt: ‘Reign of Terror’ examines the War on Terror and its impact on America
The overwhelming majority of Americans experienced the 9/11 era as a media event.
By Spencer Ackerman
Congress has a chance to deliver for vets this Veterans Day
Building a Global War on Terror Memorial now means it will be standing for our veterans and Gold Star families during their lifetimes.
By Jason Crow, Mike Gallagher, Jared Golden and Van Taylor
Most Americans don’t know how long the Global War on Terror has lasted: poll
Only about one-third knew the War on Terror has lasted for 20 years.
GWOT memorial made of over 7,000 dog tags will be displayed at Lincoln Memorial
The Fallen Heroes Memorial, sponsored by Veterans and Athletes United and Tunnel to Towers, will be displayed at the Lincoln Memorial from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, during which the names of the 7063 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror will be read.
Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell
Powell died Oct. 18 of complications from COVID-19 at age 84.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press