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Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (Photo: National Archives)

Gen. Sherman's Unlikely Path to Founding a Military School for Officers

Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman developed many of the ideas on which contemporary warfare is based and incorporated them into...

Medal of Honor recipient Col. Gordon R. Roberts retires after 44 years of service.

This Medal of Honor Recipient's One-Man Assault Exemplified Unit's Motto

On July 11, 1969, Spc. 4 Gordon Roberts' platoon was pinned down by heavy fire from a hill while trying to maneuver along a...

President Gerald R. Ford presents the Medal of Honor to Rear Adm. James B. Stockdale.

This POW's Actions Convinced Captors in Vietnam to Scale Back Torture

POW James B. Stockdale's actions convinced captors to scale back torture.

Benedict Arnold. Copy of engraving by H.B. Hall after John Trumbull.

Benedict Arnold Was a Master Military Strategist Despite His Reputation

Benedict Arnold, the name that now means "traitor" to Americans, once stood for courage and military genius.

The crew of Apollo 11: Commander Neil A. Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.

Air Force Col. Michael Collins

An Army brat, future astronaut Michael Collins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1952 with an Air Force commission.

Portrait of Meriwether Lewis. (National Park Service)

This Soldier and Explorer Expanded the Nation's Horizons During His Brief, Brilliant Life

Many people recognize the significance of the names "Lewis and Clark," but fewer know that Army Capt. Meriwether Lewis'...

Capt. Louis Cukela wearing both of his Medals of Honor.

This 'American Marine' from Croatia Earned Two Medals of Honor

Sgt. Louis Cukela's bravery was such that he was awarded two Medals of Honor for his actions on July 18, 1918 -- one from the...

'The Sweet Singer of Israel' Became the Army's First Jewish Chaplain

Rabbi Jacob Frankel served as the Army's first Jewish chaplain.

Meet the Soldier Who Prevented More Killings During the My Lai Massacre

The My Lai massacre of March 16, 1968, stands as one of the darkest moments in U.S. military history. Yet in the midst of the...

Left: U.S. Army Air Corps badge, 1937-1941. Right: U.S. Army Air Corps badge, 1941-1947.

How Air Force Heraldry Has Evolved over the Years

U.S. military aviation was born under the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which explains why the first fliers' insignia featured...

Thomas Jefferson commissioned this portrait of Marquis de Lafayette.

French Nobleman Adopted Patriots' Cause, Became 'Hero of Two Worlds'

The Marquis de Lafayette's bearing was so authoritative that Congress commissioned him a major general when he was 19 years...

U.S. Army nurses are liberated from the Santo Tomas Internment Camp in 1945.

'Mama Josie' Took Care of Military Nurses in the Philippines During WWII

Lt. Josephine "Mama Josie" Nesbit made sure all of her military nurses were taken care of after the Japanese attacked the...

Gen. Maxwell Thurman's portrait as vice chief of staff of the Army.

Army General's Impact Extends Far Beyond a Famous Recruiting Slogan

Gen. Maxwell Reid Thurman's career encompassed most of what the Army has to offer, including an ROTC scholarship, an...

During his visit to West Berlin, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson greets Col. Glover S. Johns Jr., Aug. 20, 1961. (CIA photo)

WWII Vet Led US Forces into West Berlin as the Wall Rose Around Them

On the morning of Aug. 20, 1961, Col. Glover S. Johns Jr. telephoned the White House with the news that the first American...

Lt. Comm. John Duncan Bulkeley is awarded the Medal of Honor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. (U.S. Navy photo)

Douglas MacArthur's Rescuer Touched Many Naval Lives in Storied Career

From his early days as an ensign to his retirement as president of the Naval Board of Inspection and Survey, Vice Adm. John...

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US Airstrike Kills Around 30 al-Shabaab Militants in Somalia, Military Says

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Veterans who have had a head injury are at higher risk for suicide, but these deaths can be prevented, experts say.

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What Happened to Members of the Military Accused of Storming the Capitol on January 6?

At least five service members allegedly were part of the deadly pro-Trump mob that assaulted the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

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Command Sergeant Major Michael R. Weimer at Fort Bragg.

Bronze Stars and Purple Hearts: A Look at the Next Army Enlisted Leader's Combat Record

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer is set to become the Army's next top enlisted leader in August, replacing Michael Grinston.

The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington

Former Army Reservist Gets 8 Years for Spying for Chinese Government

In 2016, Ji enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve through a program to recruit foreigners who have skills considered vital to the...

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Phil Bucklew trained special operators for three wars after winning football championships. (Xavier University)

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The community of missileers who have spent years operating America's nuclear arsenal are voicing concern about a presentation...

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado poses with U.S. Air Force airmen.

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet voted against confirming Brendan Owens as assistant secretary of defense for energy and...

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet voted against confirming Brendan Owens as assistant secretary of defense for energy and...

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Marine Corps News

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