How the Coast Guard sank a German U-boat off the North Carolina coast
Under the command of Lt. Cmdr. Maurice Jester, the cutter Icarus sank a German submarine in less than an hour.
By Jon Guttman
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This pilot sought to avenge his brother’s death over the South Pacific
Bruce Van Voorhis avenged his brother's death over a lone South Pacific island.
By Jon Guttman
This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.
“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”
Navy relieves CO of Navy Information Operations Command Colorado
Cmdr. Christopher Johnson was relieved of his duties "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
Downed in enemy territory, this American pilot refused to be captured
Maj. Robert Lodge chose death over the prospect of giving up information to enemy forces.
By Jon Guttman