Barnum had only been with these men for four days. But within moments, it became apparent that he was going to have to take command of this battlefield situation.

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Though the world is still dark with winter and with its many fears, we know that our young men and women in uniform remain ready, willing, and able to keep the lights of human freedom burning.

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Two of the Medals of Honor were awarded posthumously.

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This tragedy, as difficult as it is, is made noble and honorable because of LCpl. Lucio's unselfish and courageous effort on behalf of people he did not know.

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He had a reputation for always talking loudly and for being stubborn in nature. He is said to have held his men and himself to very high standards, and that shaped the nature of Easy Company.

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A fallen World War II soldier has finally returned home to his family in Oklahoma City after being...

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The size, the scope and the range of responsibilities that the 7th Fleet maintains are mind-boggling.

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Charles Byers served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1972 and eventually earned the nickname “Big...

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World War II veteran Joseph Jonientz has just turned 100 years old, and Honor Flight Syracuse, his community,...

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Over the history of the Chaplains Corps, some 270 chaplains have been killed in action while providing aid and spiritual comfort to troops on the battlefield or while serving aboard ships.

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