Veterans of one of Vietnam’s most dangerous jobs recount their missionVeterans of LRRP units talk about how they got into the military, and took jobs in Long Range Recon — one of the most dangerous jobs in Vietnam.By Staff Reports2 days ago
World War II ace Richard Bong’s plane found, explorers believeSearchers announced Thursday they’ve discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong’s plane.5 days ago
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raiseIn addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III6 days ago
Marine Corps’ longest-held Vietnam War POW, Harlan Chapman, dies at 89Marine aviator Harlan Chapman once spent 2,657 days in captivity before his release in 1973. The retired lieutenant colonel passed away Monday, May 6.By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
He was first to report V-E Day — then he was fired for itAP war correspondent Edward Kennedy landed the biggest scoop of his career — while simultaneously ruining it.By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
One defense strategy, two drastically different budgetsThe Air Force wants to trim procurement funds, but boost research and development. The Navy wants money to cover ongoing operations at the expense of R&D.By Stephen Losey and Megan Eckstein3 weeks ago