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‘War Machine’ review: Finally, a training scenario with aliens
The sci-fi flick raises the premise: What if the final phase of U.S. Army Ranger selection suddenly involved fighting a giant alien robot?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on
Today marks the 75th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey," featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Podcast ‘500 Letters to Nana’ explores 1 soldier’s personal war
Join hosts Carson and Katie as they delve through the latter's grandfather's letters to his wife, Feloma, as he serves in the Pacific War.
Remembering the Shenandoah, the Navy’s first rigid airship
On Sept. 3, 1925, the airship Shenandoah ZR-1 — translated to “daughter of the stars” — crashed in three sections over Ohio.
By Karen Scanlon
He was bayoneted in Guam. Shot on Iwo. Now, at 100, he is a sergeant.
At just 16, Frank S. Wright lied about his age to join the Marine Corps and went on to see combat on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Guam and Iwo Jima.
Duke Cunningham, Navy flying ace who later accepted bribes, dies at 83
Cunningham received a Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, 15 Air Medals and a Purple Heart for his actions during the war.
‘Keep up the fire’: The Boxer Rebellion and the men who fought it
Despite a terse summation for their actions on July 13, 1900, these men were awarded the Medal of Honor for their "meritorious combat."
By Jon Guttman
Lawsuit alleges Nevada veterans nursing home endangered patients
A group of former employees is suing the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, alleging officials retaliated against staff and endangered residents.
Marine Raider earned the MOH taking out enemy sniper on Makin Island
At Makin Atoll a Raider lost his life but gained the first Medal of Honor for a Marine NCO.
By Jon Guttman
Meet the only PBY pilot to be awarded the Medal of Honor
Nathan Gordon stretched his flying boat’s capabilities past the limit — saving 15 downed USAAF crew members amid 18 foot swells.
By Jon Guttman
DHS contacted Naval Station Great Lakes for ICE support, official says
DHS has reportedly requested access to the naval base's facilities, among other resources.
By Riley Ceder