Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday with flight A member of the Tuskegee Airmen celebrated his 100th birthday by taking a flight. By: The Associated Press 2 days ago
A scorched survivor recalls the day that still lives in infamy Donald Stratton details the physical and mental scars left from the raid on Pearl Harbor. By: David Lesjak, World War II Magazine December 3
After 75 years, a war hero gets France’s highest honor Glenn Pitts lived a quiet life after World War II, but a friend’s tip led to the 94-year-old receiving the Legion of Honor for his part in liberating France. By: Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union via the AP December 1
Tassafaronga: Night of the Long Lances Sailor recollects when his cruiser began sinking into a warm and unforgiving sea. By: Linda Ann Hughes, World War II November 28
Honors given in Nevada burial of unclaimed remains of 17 veterans The remains of 17 U.S. military service members who went unclaimed by relatives after their deaths in the Las Vegas area since 1992 have been laid to rest with an honor guard salute in Boulder City. By: The Associated Press November 20
75 years after his last mission, WWII bomber pilot recounts ‘sheer terror’ of bombing runs over Nazi Germany The Eighth Air Force suffered more killed in action during World War II than the Marine Corps. By: J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett November 19
An Ivy League protest stirs emotions among military students Senior Casey Odesser says her act, which she described as more performance art than protest, was meant to spark questions about U.S. imperialism and be a reminder of the death associated with U.S. military conflicts, not to disrespect members of the armed services. By: The Associated Press November 19
Twin brothers stuck together through 41 years of military service Like many twins, the Markham brothers shared secrets. But most twins’ secrets probably don’t involve duping the United States military. By: Elizabeth Fire, Chattanooga Times Free Press via the AP November 18
An honor to fight: 95-year-old WWII veteran reflects decades after war The beginning of his time in the military began in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, for basic training. By: Jordan Nelson, The Register-Herald via the AP November 18
Marine who lost legs to IED in Afghanistan competes in half-marathon races, finds sobriety Marine veteran Tomy Parker often wears the same orange pants he was issued while serving time for possession of methamphetamine and heroin. By: Paul Hamby, Missoulian November 18
A ‘Warrior Tradition’: Why Native Americans continue fighting for the same government that tried to wipe them out Since 9/11, nearly 19 percent of Native Americans have served in the armed forces, compared to an average of 14 percent of all other ethnicities. By: J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett November 15
WWII vet, 100, takes to Reddit to answers questions Despite his service in WWII, Welch said the most “tense” moment of his life was when he tied the knot. By: Diana Stancy Correll November 14
Bridge rededicated to honor Navy submariner killed at sea New Hampshire won't forget Torpedoman's Mate 2nd Class George Robert Laderbush. November 13
January’s new military shopping benefit delayed for tens of thousands of veterans There's debate about what credentials certain veterans can use to get on base. By: Karen Jowers November 13
‘David without a slingshot’ — a daring dive into deep depths reminds us of tin can heroism The ship was found at a depth of 20,400 feet beneath the surface of the Philippine Sea. By: J.D. Simkins November 13
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