A Bullet in Vietnam Left Ron Kovic a Paraplegic — and a Peace Activist Physical paralysis precipitated a political journey for Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic from fervent anti-communist soldier to...
50 Years After ‘Napalm Girl,’ Myths Distort the Reality Behind a Horrific Photo of the Vietnam War It is one of those exceptional visual artifacts that draws attention and even controversy years after it was made.
Veteran Recounts the Dangers Faced by Supply Trucks During the Vietnam War Dennis Belcastro served in the Republic of Vietnam with the 54th Transportation Battalion, 669th Transportation Company, from...
Selfless Act Transforms Young Veteran into a Battlefield Legend Pfc. Milton Lee Olive III and others in his unit were pursuing a band of Viet Cong near Phu Cuong when one of the enemy...
Pararescue Medic Awarded Medal of Honor 34 Years After Fatal Mission Young pararescue medic received Medal of Honor 34 years after fatal mission.
Air Force's Only Ace in Vietnam Downed Two MiGs in a Classic Dogfight Retired Brig. Gen. Steve Ritchie is the only American pilot ever to shoot down five of the legendary Russian-made fighter...
The Day the US Military Made Sure It Was a White Christmas in Vietnam The usual carols played in the mess hall at supper and the calendar said "December 24, 1969," but it didn't feel much like...
Wounded by a Grenade, This Marine Inspired 'His Beleaguered Platoon' Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jimmie E. Howard was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions near Chu Lai during the Vietnam War on...
‘The Only Thing I Was Doing Was Taking Care of Troops:’ Medal of Honor Recipient John Canley Dies at 84 The Marine Corps announced Thursday the death of "Gunny" John L. Canley, a legendary warrior in Vietnam and Medal of Honor...
A Marine's Heroic Sacrifice During the Tet Offensive Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez had to protect 30 men in his platoon, and he made the ultimate sacrifice to do so during the bloodiest...
Police Who Shot Florida Airman 6 Times in His Home May Have Entered Wrong Apartment, Family Says Senior Airman Roger Fortson lived in an off-base residence, and his special operations squadron at Hurlburt Field in the...
He Served His Country. In Return, His Country Sent Him into Exile. The military relies on noncitizens to fill its ranks. No one is sure how many are later banished from the country they fought...
VA Executives Received $10.8 Million in Improper Bonuses Under PACT Act, Watchdog Finds The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Inspector General found that the VA paid $1 million more in bonuses to senior...
Investigation Finds Navy Supply Ship Ran Aground After Captain Left to Eat Dinner The Alan Shepard was launched in 2006 and has space for a crew of more than 120, all of whom are typically civilian mariners...
Florida Airman Was Shot by Deputy Within Seconds of Opening Apartment Door, Body Cam Footage Shows Only as Fortson is lying on the floor of his apartment fatally wounded does the deputy tell him to drop his weapon, a firearm...