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Misty Lakota (left) a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation and William Pollock was a Pawnee who volunteered during the Spanish-American War, serving with distinction alongside Theodore Roosevelt. (National Museum of the American Indian)

Honoring 250 years of the Marine Corps and the enduring legacy of Native American warriors

By Daniel Tobias Flint

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This Intrepid pilot went from zero to ace in 13 minutes

Harriet Tubman first irregular warfare commander LOC

Harriet Tubman was America’s first unconventional warfare commander

By Daniel Tobias Flint

Publicity poster for ballerina Franceska Mann who fought for her life at auschwitz.

A Jewish ballerina started a riot while fighting for her life at Auschwitz

By Randall Stevens

The top US fighter ace of World War II Europe was almost rejected as a pilot twice

By Friedrich Seiltgen

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This Delta Force rescue was the first attack of Operation Just Cause

By Harold C. Hutchison

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Donald McPherson, America’s last World War II fighter ace, dies at 103

By Miguel Ortiz

9 troops who became heroes after they disobeyed orders

By Blake Stilwell

Master Sgt. Delorean Sheridan

This airman saved 23 wounded troops during an insider attack

The career of Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme

The career of Mike Vining, the Internet’s most badass military meme

By Blake Stilwell

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‘The Babyface Gunner’ took one of World War II’s most dangerous jobs at age 14

By Friedrich Seiltgen

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USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to National Mall for 6th year to honor and remember fallen service members

By Tessa Robinson

Remembering Green Beret Staff Sgt. Jeremie Border

Remembering Green Beret Staff Sgt. Jeremie Border

By Jessica Manfre

William Edward Adams

Medal of Honor Month: Major William Edward Adams

By Jessica Evans

10 military women to celebrate

10 military women to celebrate

By Eileen Bjorkman

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Medal of Honor March: Master Sergeant Matthew Williams

By Jessica Evans

Medal of Honor March: MSgt Earl Plumlee

By Jessica Evans

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Medal of Honor Day

By Jessica Evans

Photo of Eugene Ashley Jr with an American flag background

Medal of Honor March: Remembering SFC Eugene Ashley, Jr.

By Jessica Evans

Medal of Honor Month: Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts

By Jessica Evans