Sometimes War Is Just: Two Stories from the Liberation of Dachau During World War II
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These two videos are the personal stories of two U.S. Army soldiers, both of whom took part in the liberation of the concentration/death camp at Dachau.
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PT Boats and General Douglas MacArthur: How The Two Came Together
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On the night of March 11, 1941, four U.S. Navy PT Boats were given the mission to pick up MacArthur and get him past the Japanese naval blockade that had surrounded Corregidor.
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Courage and Sacrifice: The Pillars of A Life Well Lived
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His reputation as one of the best helicopter medevac pilots in Vietnam would be solidified on one particular day in 1968 when he flew four separate medevac missions in one day.
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The History of the Medal of Honor
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Since its inception, there have been some 3,522 Medal of Honor recipients.
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The WWII Sea Battle that Saved Australia
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Honor and Respect to all who were there. Your sacrifices and your courage will never be forgotten.
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The Tragedy of the USS. Frank E. Evans: June 3, 1969
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The crux of the problem is that the accident happened 100 miles outside of the official Vietnam combat zone.
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Bastogne: The Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division’s Unforgettable Defense
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After General McAuliffe was offered an "honorable surrender," he simply replied: "Nuts!"
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The 77th Anniversary of D-Day: June 6, 2021
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They went into the jaws of hell scared yet aware of their duties. They were the very definition of heroism.
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Sybil Ludington: Revolutionary Heroine
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On the night of April 26, 1777, Sybil mounted a horse and rode off into the rainy night to gather her father's militiamen and to warn the countryside of the British march on Danbury.
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Remembering The Fallen 24/7/365
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From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror, over 1,200,000 men and women have given their lives for our country.
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