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In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.
Cmdr. Frederick Moosbrugger’s claim to fame was a near-perfect destroyer duel at the Battle of Vella Gulf.
By Jon Guttman
That one time the US Navy torpedoed FDR
The USS William D. Porter endured a series of calamitous events during its brief history.
This high-fashion reused camoflage windbreaker is only $1,725
Nothing better than upselling old cammies for thousands of dollars.
By Sarah Sicard
Songwriter honors Tennessee veteran in ‘Mama’s Bible’
Songwriter Don Goodman helped write the song “Mama’s Bible” about World War II veteran J.B. Stubblefield.
By Zoe Haggard, Shelbyville Times-Gazette
Sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to be buried at Arlington
Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Roman W. Sadlowski had been accounted for nearly four years ago, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Battleship that served in both world wars begins trip for $35M repairs
It’s the only surviving battleship that served in both world wars, having fought Nazis and the Japanese Army during World War II.
WWII veteran receives France’s highest honor
Ernest Marvel was awarded the French Legion of Honor in July — almost 80 years after he helped liberate the country from the Germans in World War II.
By Shannon Marvel McNaught, The News Journal
Surprise, kill, vanish: ‘Jedburghs’ led way for US cyber, special ops
WWII's "Jedburghs" show how an unconventional take on cross-functional partnerships can operate effectively in politically sensitive environment.
By Nicholas Dockery and Margaret Smith
WWII tail gunner’s harrowing story preserved in a comic
Former WWII POW Russell Scott died in 2019, but a Virginia Commonwealth University student created a three-panel comic describing his experience.
By Bill Lohmann, The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Remains of WWII solider identified as North Carolina man
Army Pfc. David Owens will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Veteran honored for once-secret role in WWII ‘Ghost Army’
The “Ghost Army” formed in 1944 with a key job: deceive the German military as to the whereabouts of Army divisions.
By Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, The News & Observer