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She was the first woman to be a commissioned officer in the U.S. military and she ensured other women would be too.

Wednesday marks 50 years since America's Minuteman III ICBM was first placed on alert at Minot Air Force Base.

One president wanted to make sure that anyone who can take the Oval Office is prepared.

Red Erwin clutched the burning bomb "like a football" to save his B-29 over Japan in April 1945.

In the years before World War II, the Air Corps wanted to prove its worth. It challenged the Navy to an exercise -- and won.

The AK-47 is the most widespread weapon in the world. It's also the most asked-about.

Charles Liteky renounced the medal for the same reason he pulled 23 men out of harm's way: to save lives.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley made a forceful case for changing the names of bases honoring Confederate generals.

The presence of a huge memorial to the Confederacy at Arlington National Cemetery is under review.

Gary Jenkins trained and fought in the Vietnam War, but now he has a message for veterans.