From the Archives
Nearly 70 years after USS Indianapolis tragedy, survivor tells his tale
Just past midnight July 30, 1945, two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine struck the USS Indianapolis with almost 1,200 people aboard.
'Cajun Bob' Thoms at Hue
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bob Thoms assesses the situation before leading an assault on the Dong Ba Tower, considered a crucial objective for U.S. forces in the fierce battle for the city of Hue.
Many military retirees living overseas want better services
To make good on his military health care benefits, Jim Houtsma and his family must trek eight hours from his home in the southern Philippines to a hospital in Manila.
Kettles receives Medal of Honor for daring Vietnam War mission
Vietnam helicopter pilot Charles “Chuck” Kettles saved dozens of soldiers’ lives during a daring rescue mission in 1967, setting an example of selflessness for the country as it now struggles with divisions and violence, President Barack Obama said Monday.
White House: Obama will sign burial rights for female WWII pilots
President Barack Obama is expected to sign a law this week allowing a group of trailblazing female World War II pilots to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, the White House said Thursday.
‘Eventually the thing did fly’: Vietnam pilot to receive Medal of Honor
Charles Kettles knew the eight troops climbing aboard his helicopter would overload it, potentially grounding them amid North Vietnamese machine gun and mortar fire.
Vietnam War helicopter pilot to get Medal of Honor
A Huey helicopter pilot from the Vietnam War will become the latest recipient of the Medal of Honor on Monday.