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Retired Brig. Gen. Steve Ritchie is the only American pilot ever to shoot down five of the legendary Russian-made fighter...

The usual carols played in the mess hall at supper and the calendar said "December 24, 1969," but it didn't feel much like...

George Bonadio was a junior officer on the liaison staff for the flag staff at the landing of the first 60,000 troops on...

Americans Tuesday honored the sacrifice of the troops who stormed Normandy 73 years ago on June 6, 1944.

Unlike other islands captured by the Japanese in World War II, the Battle of Attu required fighting in mountains and snow.

The doughboy plays Taps to honor those who were killed in World War I and everyone who has served their country since.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Rex Smith recalls landing at Utah Beach during the Allies' invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Anita Newcomb McGee graduated from what is now George Washington University and went on to propose, run and regulate what...

Army Sgt. Hiroshi Miyamura went from a North Korean prison camp to receiving the Medal of Honor from President Dwight D...

In December 1943, Army soldier I.J. "Irish" Degnan was transferred from the 28th Infantry Division to Headquarters V Corps...