Service & Sacrifice: Pen Pals honor World War II veteran
"Protect the future, honor the past," was the signature phrase of the last living survivor of the USS Arizona, befriended by ...
WWII veteran marks milestone birthday, celebrates turning 100
A World War II veteran is marking a milestone birthday this week. Felix Maurizio turned 100 and celebrated with a small party with his family in Norfolk, Virginia, complete with a big cake that was ...
I toured the USS Becuna, a WWII warship and the only submarine of its kind left in the world. Take a look inside.
The USS Becuna submarine sank 3,888 tons of shipping and earned four battle stars in World War II.
How allies have helped the US gain independence, defend freedom and keep the peace – even as the US did the same for our friends
Immediately after the war, the Allies – led by the U.S., France and Britain – stayed together to craft the peace agreements, feed the war-ravaged parts of Europe and intervene in Russia after the ...
'Crucible 1972': JU prof's book features two Vietnam War Navy aviators from Jacksonville
Vietnam experiences of Navy vets from Florida helped Keith Saliba tell his "Crucible" story of America at war in the pivotal ...
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Art exhibit marks 80 years since the pivotal Battle of Manila during WWII
An art exhibit has opened at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial to commemorate the WWII battle to free the Philippine ...
WWII Marine Corps hero honored at Mt. Soledad
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial unveiled its 32nd Medal of Honor plaque during a historic ceremony honoring Gunnery ...