Heroes

Jan 18, 2023

The new Korean War Veterans Memorial wall misspelled hundreds of names

“It’s just a damn mess — full of old bookkeeping errors and typos,” historian Hal Barker told the New York…

Jan 18, 2023

BYRuddy Cano

Nov 18, 2022

Watch: 5 law enforcement heroes who succeeded due to their military experience

A career in law enforcement is often a dangerous and thankless job. Yet, for many veterans, the call to serve…

BYRuddy Cano

Nov 18, 2022

BYEric Milzarski

Nov 10, 2022

This MoH recipient had the most impressive last stand at Heartbreak Ridge

Standing among the greatest warriors are the troops who go above and beyond the call of duty for their comrades when the odds are at their slimmest. This is the story of Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Herbert K. Pilila’au. Herbert K. Pilila’a…

BYEric Milzarski

Nov 10, 2022

Nov 8, 2022

This Coast Guardsman saved a Navy base during the Vietnam War

As fires ravaged a U.S. Navy weapons and supply installation in Vietnam one March day in 1968, Lt. j.g. William Carr, USCG,

Nov 8, 2022

BYGarrett Anderson

Oct 16, 2022

‘Ask a Marine’: The inspiring story of the first black man on recruitment posters

When I frequented my Marine Corps recruiting office from 1999 until I enlisted in 2003, Staff Sgt. Molina used to welcome me with a familiar, “Ey devil,” and Staff Sgt. Ciccarreli would echo with “Eyyyyyyy.” Vintage recruiting posters were sprin…

BYGarrett Anderson

Oct 16, 2022

Oct 10, 2022

What happened when two Civil War flag bearers fought each other

It was the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Everyone involved in this Southern invasion of the Union knew how critical a victory would be for either side – and everyone was willing to risk everything to get the upper hand. That’s when Conf…

Oct 10, 2022

BYJoel Searls

Sep 30, 2022

‘Hungry Heroes’ gets the full Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience at 29 Palms

Dan Ball, host of Hungry Heroes and Air Force veteran, visits with the Marines of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)…

BYJoel Searls

Sep 30, 2022

Sep 29, 2022

This soldier was the Audie Murphy of the Korean War

Every war has its heroes, its standout troops that come to national attention. Today’s constant media cycle and proliferation means…

Sep 29, 2022

Sep 24, 2022

This Royal Marine threw himself on a grenade – and walked away with a nosebleed

Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher’s dad says his boy is a “lucky man.” The Royal Marine was attached to 40 Commando Group in Afghanistan in 2008. On a night raid on a bomb maker’s compound in Sangin, he brushed a tripwire. The grenade sprung, then…

Sep 24, 2022

Sep 22, 2023

These twin brothers served in three wars

In November 1942, twin brothers Cuthbert “Bill” Pattillo and Charles “Buck” Pattillo of Atlanta, Georgia enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force.

Sep 22, 2023

Sep 13, 2022

WWII 101st Airborne veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin dies at 101

Jim “Pee Wee” Martin made headlines in 2021 when he celebrated his 100th birthday with a jump fest. The WWII…

Sep 13, 2022

Aug 14, 2022

How a civilian aircraft in distress set a world glider record

Air Transat Flight 236 was on its routine route from Toronto, bound for Lisbon, Portugal. It was a day like any other for the experienced crew – at least it started off like a normal day. By the end of it, 306 people would be saved from extreme da…

Aug 14, 2022