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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

6 weeks ago

Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’

The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

5 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

All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contend

The bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

8 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.

9 months ago

Army identifies final soldier found deceased in Lithuania peat bog

Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, was the final soldier found deceased Tuesday in the peat bog, one week after being reported missing.

By Nikki Wentling and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

11 months ago

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