During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foeMerlyn Dethlefsen was dubbed “taciturn, a born-again Christian, and not at all the typical fighter pilot," yet his exploits proved otherwise. By Jon Guttman7 hours ago
He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOHLloyd Burke's 13-month tour in Korea was at an end when he decided to turn back — and received the Medal of Honor in the process. By Jon Guttman31 hours ago
This Marine pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat menace in the PacificWin or lose, Jefferson DeBlanc could dish it out and take it — all in the same mission.By Jon Guttman5 days ago
Death of airman caused by multiple points of failure, report findsA special investigation found that Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett’s death while working on a F-22 was caused, among others, by a lack of supervision.By Cristina Stassis7 days ago
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the NazisIn France during World War II, German alcohol shipments helped to provide crucial intelligence for the Allies. By Claire Barrett7 days ago
How the Continental Army became the lords of SpanktownSpanktown, name thusly after an early settler publicly took his spouse across his knee and chastised her, was to play an important role in the Forage Wars.By Claire Barrett8 days ago