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The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926.

By Claire Barrett

5 days ago

Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins

5 days ago

Seventh US service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury

A service member seriously wounded during an Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia has succumbed to their injuries, U.S. Central Command announced.

By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins

6 days ago

The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it

Lashed to the bow of the USS Olympia, the Unknown Soldier and his detachment of Marines battled a storm that threatened to sink them.

By Claire Barrett

2 months ago

Soldier braved hypothermia, debris in nighttime water rescue

Staff Sgt. David Quay is the Military Times Soldier of the Year.

By Hope Hodge Seck

6 months ago

For one sentinel, a final walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Rain or shine, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, guards watch over the national tribute to America’s unidentified and missing service members.

10 months ago