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Pilot reported fire on vintage military plane before Alaska crash
The C54D-DC airplane — a military version of the WWII-era Douglas DC-4 aircraft — crashed outside Fairbanks Tuesday. No survivors were found.
WWII vet who survived COVID-19 honored on 105th birthday
A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 last year will be honored on his 105th birthday Friday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service.
Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor identified
The remains of an Ohio sailor who died nearly 80 years ago during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified.
WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrifice
The National WWII Museum plans to premiere its Expressions of America show next November, on Veterans Day 2022.
Marcella LeBeau, WWII nurse and tribal leader, dies at 102
Marcella Lebeau was born in 1919 and grew up in Promise, South Dakota, as a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
US airman shot down over Romania in WWII is accounted for
Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Charles G. McMackin, 26, was accounted for in August 2020.
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
Legislation targets GI Bill racial inequities
The legislation would extend the VA Loan Guaranty Program and GI Bill educational assistance to Black WWII veterans and their descendants who are alive at the time of the bill’s enactment.
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
WWII soldier, buried unknown for decades, laid to rest in SC
William R. Linder was assigned to Company E, 12th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division.
By Eric Conner
Documentary chronicles efforts to repatriate American service members missing since WWII
Project Recover has completed more than 60 missions in over 20 countries and located more than 180 Americans once missing in action.
By Jon Simkins