After nearly 100 years, this WWI soldier received his Medal of HonorSgt. William Shemin's Medal of Honor was delayed nearly 100 years because of anti-Semitism.By Jon Guttman5 days ago
How the Coast Guard sank a German U-boat off the North Carolina coastUnder the command of Lt. Cmdr. Maurice Jester, the cutter Icarus sank a German submarine in less than an hour.By Jon Guttman5 days ago
This pilot sought to avenge his brother’s death over the South PacificBruce Van Voorhis avenged his brother's death over a lone South Pacific island.By Jon Guttman5 days ago
VA leaders to halt mortgage rescue program launched last yearThe Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program aimed to help financially strapped veterans get lower interest rates and avoid eviction from their homes.By Leo Shane III6 days ago
This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”By Claire Barrett6 days ago
Sink ships, get Scotch: An officer’s spirited revenge for Pearl HarborWilfred "Jasper" Holmes, a U.S. Naval officer, personally sent expensive scotch to any U.S. skipper who sank a ship of the Kido Butai.By Claire Barrett7 days ago