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This US soldier tried to cover a retreat in Vietnam — and instead compelled the enemy to
Leonard Alvarado enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and ultimately gave his life to save his platoon.
By Jon Guttman
Can the US military preserve decades of wartime experience?
Thousands of post-9/11 veterans are reaching retirement. Whether the lessons they learned during two decades of combat will be retained remains to be seen.
By Natalie Oliverio
Gunfight at the Veracruz Custom House led to six Medal of Honor recipients
Six U.S. sailors and a Mexican naval cadet matched their heroism in an alley.
By Jon Guttman
Visa battle for mother of Cape Verde footballer puts spotlight on nation and its military heritage
Visa issues for the mother of a Cape Verde goalie has put a spotlight on the nation, whose residents have a storied legacy of service in the U.S. military.
By Richard Sisk