Latest "anniversary" stories

Military Times Special Report: The Iraq War, 20 years later

The 2003 invasion of Iraq continues to resonate in the lives of troops today; a special report on the 20th anniversary of that momentous event.

By Military Times staff

9 months ago

Surface warfare officers cautiously optimistic about changes since Fitz and McCain disasters

“Acknowledging a positive trend requires you to acknowledge you’re coming from somewhere negative."

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Diana Stancy Correll

18 months ago

WWII-era ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ veterans reflect on Burma campaign’s 75th anniversary

“We did not see ourselves as heroes. We had volunteered for a mission and we handled every situation that came our way. The end result tells how we did.”

By Joshua Axelrod

5 years ago

‘The crew is still hurting’: One year later, some Fitzgerald shipmates struggle to go forward

One year after losing seven of their shipmates when the Fitz collided with a merchant vessel, some crew say they remain traumatized and wonder if they are ready to get underway again.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

One year after the Fitzgerald collision, the families of the fallen grieve and search for answers

A year after seven sailors died aboard the warship Fitzgerald, some families are angry at how the Navy has handled the tragedy.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

100 years later, the question remains: What happened to the USS Cyclops?

The coal hauler ship disappeared 100 years ago this month. What happened to the massive ship and its 309-man crew remains an unsolved mystery.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago