Facing desperate odds, soldiers’ Vietnam stand led to Medals of Honor
Although minor in size, the battle at Firebase Maureen was nonetheless major in ferocity — enough to produce two Medal of Honor recipients.
By Jon Guttman
Latest ""
Outgoing DOD family official: ‘Don’t forget who you’re working for’
Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.
By Karen Jowers
Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified
Lt. Col. Donald Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission when his plane disappeared in a fireball.
Lawmakers move to limit foreign real estate buys near military bases
The measure, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, would require federal approval before companies linked to China could acquire land near U.S. bases.
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died
Known as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon was one of six siblings who served in the military, including a brother who was a famed Tuskegee Airmen pilot.
How a Korean War helicopter pilot made Medal of Honor history
Lt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his life to save survived.
By Jon Guttman