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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.
Dover ‘personal effects specialist’ job posting creates stir on social media
A job posting for specialists to handle the belongings of fallen troops at Dover Air Force Base prompted concerns about overseas military operations.
By Patricia Kime
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.
American MIA group and Filipino Muslim government unite to bring home World War II servicemen
They will search for remains of four U.S. soldiers, including a general who became a hero after his refusal to obey Japanese orders led to his execution.
By Ken McLaughlin, The War Horse
How chocolate became one of the US military’s most important WWII rations
In 1937, the Army approached the Hershey Company with a blunt request: Create a high-calorie chocolate bar that's intentionally unpleasant.
By Clay Beyersdorfer