The pilot who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima refused a funeral and a gravestone
In 2007, Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets—the pilot who led the Enola Gay mission during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima—made a striking decision about how he…
New Jersey Guardsmen engaged Somali militants in the biggest battle since that of ‘Black Hawk Down’
In September 2019, Baledogle Military Airfield was targeted in a coordinated assault by al-Shabaab, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. State…
The lowest-ranking US Air Force airman to receive the Medal of Honor almost joined the Navy instead
John Levitow’s story illustrates that heroism is measured by courage and action rather than position. Raised in humble surroundings, he might never have imagined that…
Irena Sendler was a Polish social worker who saved the lives of 2,500 children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto
In times of war, it’s not only soldiers who perform feats of great valor and display incredible courage. Oftentimes, non-combatant civilians risk their lives by…
Paris Davis was passed over for the Medal of Honor for over sixty years before he finally received it
Throughout the Vietnam War, Paris Davis showed remarkable valor, repeatedly putting himself in harm’s way to save wounded teammates while facing relentless enemy fire. As…
China secretly salvaged the British submarine, HMS Poseidon (P99), and nobody found out until decades later
In 1931, the British submarine HMS Poseidon (P99) sank after colliding with a Chinese merchant vessel off the coast of China. The disaster initially attracted…
The New Year’s Day ‘Hangover Raid’ that crippled the Luftwaffe at the end of World War II
At the height of the Battle of the Bulge, Germany launched Operation Bodenplatte in an effort to regain control of the skies. The plan was…
Actor and veterans’ advocate Wes Studi is an Oklahoma National Guard veteran who served in Vietnam before becoming a Hollywood icon
Wes Studi is highly regarded for his powerful and authentic performances in films such as Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An…
The only commissioned US Navy ship currently held captive is stuck in North Korea
In early 1968, the seizure of the USS Pueblo by North Korea triggered a major international crisis at a time when the United States was…
A mother was left speechless after learning the truth about her veteran son’s grave
After the tragic loss of their son, Staff Sgt. Joseph Villasenor in a car accident, Rachel and Raymond Villasenor regularly returned to his gravesite in…
These secret military bases from around the world could be straight out of a spy film
For decades, James Bond film series has captivated audiences with extravagant villains and high-tech lairs hidden in volcanoes, deserts, and remote islands. While these cinematic…
5 chilling facts about World War II that aren’t taught in history books
World War II is often remembered through stories of bravery, sacrifice, and decisive victories. Yet the full history of the conflict is far more complex.…