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The Corps must take the lead on Medal of Honor for Maj. Capers
The Marine Corps must take the lead on ensuring Maj. James Capers Jr. receives the MOH while he's still alive, the author of this op-ed argues.
By David “Bull” Gurfein
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.
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
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
Army, Navy remove web pages highlighting women’s military service
In an attempt to align with President Trump’s termination of DEI initiatives, the Army and Navy have taken down web pages highlighting women's service.
This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crew
During the Vietnam War, John Levitow jumped on a live flare to save his crew from death.
By Jon Guttman
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
The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.
By Jon Guttman
One of the last remaining Tuskegee World War II veterans dies at 100
Harry Stewart Jr. was one of the legendary flying corps’ most decorated pilots during the WWII, having claimed three Nazi aircraft in a single day.
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.
By Jon Guttman
Pentagon agency halts MLK Day, Black History Month, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency's pause comes in response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
By Tara Copp, AP