Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill
Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.
By Todd South
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How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War origins
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.
Marine Corps’ longest-held Vietnam War POW, Harlan Chapman, dies at 89
Marine aviator Harlan Chapman once spent 2,657 days in captivity before his release in 1973. The retired lieutenant colonel passed away Monday, May 6.
Dick Rutan, Vietnam War pilot and record-breaking aviator, dies at 85
A decorated Vietnam War pilot, Dick Rutan, along with co-pilot Jeana Yeager, completed the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling.
Marine corporal gets medal for saving drowning teen while on leave
After jumping into the river in his T-shirt and shorts, Cpl. Jacob Cogswell battled a strong current to bring the teenager to safety.
Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75
The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.
By J.D. Simkins
Larry Taylor, most recent Medal of Honor recipient dies at age 81
After a 55-year wait to receive the Medal of Honor, Capt. Larry Taylor saw his actions recognized with the nation's highest valor award.
By Todd South
First Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam War dies at 89
The first American to receive a Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War died on Jan. 25 at 89 years old.
Corporal honored for saving fellow Marine’s life after a hit-and-run
Without Cpl. Caleb Williams, Lance Cpl. Anahi Anaya said, “I would not be here today.”
This ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam
He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.
By J.D. Simkins
Here are some badass stories to help ring in the Marine Corps’ birthday
Celebrate the Corps’ 248th birthday with a roundup of some of the great things Marines have done since turning 247.
Why Navy sailors love a filthy coffee mug
You'll never catch a Navy veteran rinsing out their coffee mug.
By Sarah Sicard