Used as an ‘individual target’ by the Germans, this Medal of Honor recipient kept up the fightAlthough mortally wounded, Robert Booker “remained retrained and unfazed as he continued to encourage his squad and helped direct their fire.” By Jon Guttman28 hours ago
Push to identify remains of POWS who endured Bataan Death March, hell ships Since 2014 the DPAA has been working to identify, recover and repatriate the remains of POWs who died in the prison camps or aboard Japanese hell ships.By Richard Sisk29 hours ago
The Spanish Flu — a deadly postscript to WWI — started at a US military baseApproximately 43,000 service members were killed by the influenza virus that was first identified at an Army base in Haskell County, Kansas.By Claire Barrett34 hours ago
This WWI soldier saved two men from a burning tank with his bare handsWith his green unit "loaned" to the Australians, Reidar Waaler proved that bravery made up for lack of battle experience. By Jon Guttman2 days ago
Air Force extends 3 A-10 squadrons, each expected to keep 18 WarthogsThe decision comes as A-10s have seen increased involvement during Operation Epic Fury in Iran. By Michael Scanlon3 days ago
US Air Force wants better infrared jammers for its combat rescue helicoptersThe HH-60W, recently used to rescue downed pilots in Iran, lacks a capable infrared countermeasure system, Air Force Material Command said.By Michael Peck4 days ago
