Why John Wayne Was Labeled a ‘Draft Dodger’ During World War II The legendary actor John Wayne didn't serve in World War II, even when many of his contemporaries did.
How to Make the Doughnut That Followed US Troops from World War I to D-Day and Beyond Celebrate National Doughnut Day with the sweet treat that landed at D-Day, Da Nang and everywhere else U.S. troops were sent.
'The Father of Naval Special Warfare' Almost Changed the History of the Vietnam War Phil Bucklew had an experienced eye for irregular warfare by the time he arrived in Vietnam in the early 1960s.
Why Air Force Legend 'Chappie' James Almost Shot Moammar Gadhafi Daniel "Chappie" James was a lot of things: Tuskegee airman, Korean War fighter ace -- and the man who almost shot Libyan...
Meet the Soldier Who Earned the Medal of Honor After Smoking a Joint After using a little marijuana to try to get some sleep, the enemy attacked. Despite the drug, Peter Lemon was ready.
The Last Combat Soldier to Leave Vietnam Was Killed in the 9/11 Attacks Max Beilke was the deputy chief of the Retirement Services Division and was visiting the Pentagon on 9/11.
This Special Forces Officer Was the Vietnam War’s First Medal of Honor Recipient Capt. Roger Donlon, an Army Green Beret, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions after the Viet Cong tried to overrun...
The Original M16 Manual Was a Vietnam War Comic Book The new M16A1 came with a cleaning kit, lubricant and an entertaining field manual, drawn by a former Army comic artist.
That Time Colin Powell Saved Crash Victims by Tearing Burning Metal with His Bare Hands When he found one passenger trapped under a mass of twisted, burning fuselage, Colin Powell tore away the burning metal with...
VA Will Reexamine Agent Orange Claims It Previously Denied 'Blue water' Navy veterans who served offshore and were exposed to the deadly herbicide are now eligible for compensation.
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...
![](http://images02.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2021-06/pub%20Phil%20Bucklew%20USN%201200.jpg?itok=_W2VkzjI "Phil H. Bucklew, "the Father of Naval Special Warfare," earned two Navy crosses and served in three major conflicts. (U.S. Navy)")
![](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2021-07/mil%20Chappie%20James%201200.jpg?itok=86dI8Grm "Daniel "Chappie" James with his McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom at Ubon Air Base, Thailand. (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum)")
![](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2021-09/mil%20m16a1%20jam%201200.jpg?itok=u1_uHGD0 "Probably the most important chapter of the Army's 1967 manual "The M-16A1 Rifle: Operation and Preventative Maintenance." (U.S. Army)")
