Augmented reality brings Revolutionary War to life at Army Museum
“American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition” will remain open until at least July 2027.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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This WWI soldier saved two men from a burning tank with his bare hands
With his green unit "loaned" to the Australians, Reidar Waaler proved that bravery made up for lack of battle experience.
By Jon Guttman
Coast Guard kicks off construction for national museum
The museum, which will be free and accessible to the public, is expected to open sometime in 2024.
Vietnam vets at Army museum share personal stories, artifacts
Pieces of history and telling vignettes put a face on the war.
By Todd South
Oldest WWII veteran remembered in museum service
Lawrence Brooks was the oldest surviving World War II veteran until his death on Jan. 5 at age 112.
By Chevel Johnson
WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrifice
The National WWII Museum plans to premiere its Expressions of America show next November, on Veterans Day 2022.
How this one scene in ‘1917′ set me on the trail of my grandfather
"Mendes based the movie on the wartime exploits of his grandfather. In doing so, he set me on a path to find out more about mine."
By Brendan Sainsbury
This Tuskegee Airman accomplished a lot. But nothing topped winning the 1st ‘Top Gun’ trophy
Their trophy is now on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
US flag, sewn by soldier at POW camp, settles at Smithsonian
The flag's pieces were once wrapped in canvas and buried in dirt to keep it concealed from Japanese guards.
By Ollie Reed Jr., Albuquerque Journal via the AP
Publisher to reissue WWI book on Sgt. Alvin York with corrections
Researchers have questioned the book's claims, identified erroneous footnotes and raised doubts about a photo on its cover.
Marne Division honors fallen soldier in special ceremony 103 years later
Because of an unknown error, 1st Lt. Thomas Reed Beasley's awards weren't given to his widow in 1918.
By Davis Winkie
World War II-era ship played role in career of destroyer Kidd’s new commander
As a youngster, Matt Noland explored the USS Kidd Veterans Museum in Baton Rouge — and the World War II-era ship in his hometown played a part in his decision to follow a career in the Navy.
By Ellyn Couvillion, The (Baton Rouge, La.) Advocate via the AP