Prince Harry flies in a Spitfire – supporting his scholarship programme for veterans
As a gesture of support for the veterans of Britain’s wars, Prince Harry took to the skies in a ‘Spitfire’ and he seemed to be…
‘Mutual helpfulness’ Co-founder of American Legion post leaves legacy of public service
By Jeremy P. Amick When war-hardened veterans returned to their communities following World War I, many struggled to leave behind memories of the adversities they…
Biggest World War Two battleship, the sunken Musashi, located near Philippines
70 years after the end of World War Two sunken Japanese battleship the Musashi has been located in the Sibuyan Sea off the coast of…
10th Mountain Division – Skiing World War Two veterans – Reunite in Colorado
World War Two veterans from the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division have been reunited on Colorado’s slopes for a ski day in commemoration of the…
World War Two Landmines Still a Threat in Northern Egypt
Seventy years after the end of World War Two, landmines that were buried in northern Egypt are still killing or injuring people in the local…
Korean War memorial to remain in Plymouth
The British Korean Veterans Association (BKVA) is disbanding this year due to a decreasing number of members. The Association has been responsible for the upkeep…
Military Museum commemorates Battle of the Bulge 70th anniversary with veterans
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at the Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center has held an observance to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of…
Costa Rica remembers its own WWII internment camp
Costa Rica wasn’t a high profile player among the World War Two participants, however it still had a role to play mainly due to the…
New bill allows national World War One memorial for Washington D.C.
At the 100th anniversary of World War One, Washington D.C. is finally going to have a permanent national memorial to the soldiers who fought and…
Russian Embassy Awards British WWII Arctic Convoy Veterans with the Ushakov Medal
The Russian embassy awarded 30 British World War II veterans with the Ushakov medal. The medals were presented by the Russian embassy’s defense attaché Captain…
Salvaging Records for Veterans
On July 12, 1973 firefighters responded to a call from the National Personnel Records Center, the holder of millions of military files from the 20th…
Reunion Held for Survivors of Great Escape
The “Great Escape” is one of the most well-known escape attempts of all time. Perpetuated by POWs detained in StalagLuft III during the Second World…