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World War II bomber crash left 11 dead. Four are finally coming home.
All 11 men aboard the bomber were killed. Their remains, deep below the sea, were designated as non-recoverable. That changed in 2023.
Dems demand military investigation into Qatar’s plane gift to Trump
Lawmakers worry the expensive gift could create financial and legal issues for the Defense Department.
Experts: Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disaster
Upgrading a Qatar-donated 747 into a new Air Force One would take a large sum of money and years to complete, aviation experts said.
How a soldier’s relentless charge broke Japan’s line on Okinawa
The enemy positions that Pfc. Clarence Craft took out one by one added up to victory on Hen Hill.
By Jon Guttman
Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end
This V-E Day marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender to Allied forces.
Trump proclaims Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in WWII
Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday designating May 8, 2025, as a “day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.” It is not a federal holiday.
Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’
Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel.
Historic Black female WWII unit receives congressional honor
The “Six Triple Eight” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts.
Silence to violence: What the bridge scene in ‘1917′ says about war
A re-watch of "1917" reveals much about duty and sacrifice, but the bridge scene is its violent awakening. It tells us that war doesn’t wait for clarity.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
WWI Museum resurrects Great War participants in new high-tech exhibit
“Stations” boast recreated virtual scenes from WWI replete with interactive soundscape tech found in just one other U.S. location — the Las Vegas Sphere.
The accidental Word War II victory of a little PT boat that could
Under the command of Lt. Isadore Kovar, PT-137 missed a Japanese destroyer — and crippled a cruiser instead.
By Jon Guttman