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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima

Eighty years ago, Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.

By Claire Barrett

5 days ago

This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day

'Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories amid a WWII turning point.

By Jon Guttman

10 days ago

How one GI’s sacrifice helped pave the Army’s way to Aachen, Germany

Jack Pendleton sacrificed all to eliminate a critically placed German machine gun nest.

By Jon Guttman

11 days ago

Army enlisted leader sees ‘transformation’ at work in brigade visit

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer experienced the Army's "Transformation in Contact" effort first-hand during the 3rd Brigade's Europe rotation.

11 days ago

Marine killed in Philippines plane crash identified

Sgt. Jacob M. Durham seved as an electromagnetic warfare analyst with 1st Radio Battalion.

13 days ago

Medal of Honor recipient faced down 100 enemy troops to cover his men

Three officers were wounded trying to silence the enemy machine gun. Robert Craig would be the fourth to try.

By Jon Guttman

2 weeks ago