Jim Morrison’s Father Played a Role In the Gulf of Tonkin Incident
For hardcore fans of The Doors, it’s relatively well-known that lead singer Jim Morrison‘s father was a flag officer in the US Navy. A lesser-known…
Sidney Shachnow: The Holocaust Survivor Who Became a Green Beret
Sidney Shachnow was a Lithuanian Jew who experienced – and survived – the Holocaust. Imprisoned in the Kovno Ghetto during World War II, he suffered…
US Marine Corps Deactivating Island Warriors Battalion
The US Marine Corps has announced it will be deactivating its famed 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment – better known as the Island Warriors battalion…
Charles McGee, One of the Last Surviving Members of the Tuskegee Airmen, Dead At 102
Brigadier General Charles McGee, one of the last surviving members of the groundbreaking Tuskegee Airmen, has passed away, according to a statement released by his…
Project 100,000: The Controversial Recruiting Program of the Vietnam War
As the war in Vietnam raged on, the United States military began to run low on men willing to enlist and serve abroad. To increase…
President Biden Approves Honors for Battle of Mogadishu, MoH for Korean and Vietnam War Veterans
US President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, a $768 billion defense policy bill aimed at allocating military spending and procuring reforms…
Dwight Johnson: Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam War Hero
On January 15, 1968, Dwight Johnson transformed into a one-man army after the tank he was driving became immobilized while under intense enemy fire. He…
Drew Dix: The First Special Forces Member to Receive the Medal of Honor
Drew Dix was an American Special Forces member who famously fought in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. Dix successfully fought his way through a city…