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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
He went from NYC to Vietnam to deliver beer during a war — now his story is coming to the big screen
Raise your glasses, because this is going to be a fun one.
By J.D. Simkins
Best pics of the week: April 11, 2021
Arctic Gold at Eielson, jungle training at Schofield, F-22s over Mount Fuji, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Ray Lambert, D-Day survivor, WWII torch bearer, dies at 100
Ray Lambert, the Army medic who survived multiple wounds on D-Day and was saluted by a president on the World War II battle's 75th anniversary, died on Friday. He was 100.
Memorial Day veterans’ motorcycle ride set to return in May, if Pentagon approves
About 10,000 riders are expected to take part in the veterans advocacy event next month.
Reversing Trump, Pentagon releases new transgender policies
The new department regulations allow transgender people who meet military standards to enlist and serve openly in their self-identified gender, and they will be able to get medically necessary transition-related care authorized by law, said the officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Bidens pay tribute at Vietnam Veterans Memorial
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which commemorates the date in 1973 when the U.S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam was disestablished.
Film on undercover journalist baiting and exposing ISIS recruiter gets US release
The journalist maintained an ongoing dialogue with a man who had direct ties to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
By J.D. Simkins
National Vietnam Veterans Day celebrations adapt for second year in pandemic
Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29.
By Caitlin O'Brien
Jake Gyllenhaal cast in ‘Combat Control’ as Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman
Chapman, a combat control technician, was killed in action in Afghanistan during 2002′s deadly Operation Anaconda.
By J.D. Simkins
‘Avengers’ director discusses new film ‘Cherry,’ its depiction of military life, war & PTSD
"These are very serious issues, and if you’re going to take them on, you have to do them correctly and be as honest and as accurate as possible."
By J.D. Simkins