Latest "war dead" stories

From Civil War to mattress sales, Memorial Day full of contradiction

Memorial Day is a time to mourn the nation’s fallen troops, but has also been about taking time off, since the 1860s.

4 months ago

Two US troops killed in action in Afghanistan

Two U.S. service members were killed Monday in Afghanistan.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Corn in the bones: The science behind North Korea war remains

Here's how you can tell Americans from others, experts say, and other mysteries DNA can solve.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

As war remains return home, advocates ask families for help with identification process

Defense officials don't have family DNA samples for hundreds of troops missing from the Korean War.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Citadel unveils memorial for alumni killed in US wars

The Citadel has a new memorial, one that honors alumni killed in action in U.S. wars.

6 years ago

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