The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress collects, preserves, and shares the firsthand accounts and personal artifacts of U.S. military veterans. For this Veterans Day, We Are the Mighty scoured the archives to highlight some of the best stories told by veterans from any era.
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What this airman did to survive at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War
John Edward Stavast was well into his military career when the North Vietnamese captured him.
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9 War stories more terrifying than any horror movie
Battles worse than even Clive Barker could imagine.
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What the WWII secret agent who rescued my grandpa can teach us about protecting democracy
Peter Ortiz eschewed glory and fame to do what’s right for others.
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How this little-known battle became ‘the Gettysburg of the Korean War’
U.S. troops needed a morale boost. Against all odds, the Battle of Chipyong-Ni provided it.
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11 scary ghost stories, legends, and haunted military bases
The U.S. military is in the business of making ghosts. Sometimes we see them, too.
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New Jersey Attorney General issues P320 safety alert amidst lawsuit against SIG Sauer
More allegations of uncommanded discharges—allegations SIG says are impossible.
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‘The Ballad of the Green Berets’ singer’s controversial life and death
After spending time in prison, did former Army Special Forces medic Barry Sadler become a mercenary?
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5 Reasons why Okinawa is the most haunted place in the military
It’s actually surprising that Okinawa isn’t *more* haunted.
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After 100 years, the Army’s ISV finally figures out wheeled vehicle transport
For the Army you might want or wish to have at a later time.
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Smith and Wesson’s $160 million buy of Savage Arms makes it the largest commercial US firearms manufacturer
Their histories both date back to the 19th century.
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One of the first Americans to survive a submarine attack led a daring POW escape
He tried to escape from the Germans seven times in 136 days.
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How fighter jets can (and will) ‘headbutt’ enemy planes
When you need to intercept a plane without shooting it down…
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4 creepy ghost stories from the Vietnam War
As if Viet Cong ambushes weren’t enough to scare the hell out of you.
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Fire destroys Adolf Hitler’s retreat known as the Eagle’s Nest
Local authorities have a German man in custody.
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An Afghan commando who fought beside US Special Forces is getting a film on Prime Video
Afghanistan’s special operators find new homes in the United States but struggle with the transition.
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Army downs Tulsa while Air Force and Navy fall in conference play
Evan Medders left Air Force’s loss at Wyoming with an undisclosed injury.
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The story behind the Civil War sub that sank a Union ship, then disappeared
There remains no definitive explanation for why the H.L. Hunley sank.
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The veterans fighting military sexual assault as a Shield of Sisters
Shield of Sisters won a 2026 MIC Impact Award grant for a reason.
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Military spouse business owners shouldn’t have to start over online with every PCS
Reviews can make or break a business. Perfect your Google Business Profile.
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Marines mark one of the most somber days in the Corps’ history
It has been 43 years since 241 service members, including 220 Marines, died in a suicide bomber attack in Beirut on October 23, 1983.
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Hollywood legend and Air Force vet Tom Skerritt dies at 93
The film legend also helped fellow veterans with mental health issues.
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8 baseball players who served in the military and won a World Series
Some of the sport’s brightest stars ever also did their patriotic duty.
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5 things to know about execution by firing squad in the United States
Former U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed by a military firing squad on Dec. 3, 2026.
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‘The Terminal List’ kicks in your door and raids your house with season two
Geopolitics, spec ops combat, and Cold War-style Russians. Everything you’d want in an action thriller.
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The post-Civil War ban on home distilling is heading to the Supreme Court
Can Congress use its taxing authority to keep you from having fun at home?
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‘VisionQuest’ is the end of a trilogy—and of an era
Warning: Spoilers ahead for all three series in the trilogy.
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The last time the U.S. military executed a service member
Army Pvt. John A. Bennett was condemned to die for raping a girl in Austria in 1954.
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Tragedy at Navy game overshadows Army and Air Force victories
Air Force Tech Sgt. Ian Patterson was pronounced dead after a rappelling accident Saturday in Texas.
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Why this retired Marine colonel and cancer survivor runs 50 marathons a year
Hank Donigan, 71, will run the Marine Corps Marathon for the 31st time on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
