The underlying reality is that the capacity for the abuse of freedom and the horrors of that event is always just under the surface in human society.

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You may have never heard of the "Ritchie Boys." But as you will see here, what these then young men did for the war effort on behalf of our country in WWII was nothing short of true heroism and was intrinsically important to the success of Allied war efforts.

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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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The family of a World War II soldier has been blessed with a letter that he wrote 77...

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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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May we always remember and honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of what has been accurately called "The Greatest Generation."

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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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The U.S. Army posthumously promoted Pfc. Lori Piestewa to Specialist and awarded her the Purple Heart and the P.O.W Medal.

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