Downed in enemy territory, this American pilot refused to be captured
Maj. Robert Lodge chose death over the prospect of giving up information to enemy forces.
By Jon Guttman
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First Black officer to earn Medal of Honor sacrificed all in Vietnam
Many of Pitts’ soldiers believed they would not have made it through the ordeal had it not been for the leadership of their CO.
By Jon Guttman
New Orleans nun kidnapped in Africa released with US military help
The U.S. military played a role in the release this week of an American nun taken hostage in April.
By Zamone Perez
Meet the Army surgeon teaching combat life-saving skills to schools
The training taught school staff the same skills service members and medics are taught in basic combat lifesaver courses.
Veterans unemployment improves even as national rate worsens slightly
Employment estimates for younger veterans fell in August to their lowest levels since before the coronavirus pandemic.
This Red Sox foundation is hitting home runs against PTSD, depression
The Red Sox Foundation offers help for those veterans suffering from mental health disorders.
Air Force leaders set new goals to diversify officer corps
The directive aims to create a “force more representative of our nation,” the memo said.
WWII veteran receives France’s highest honor
Ernest Marvel was awarded the French Legion of Honor in July — almost 80 years after he helped liberate the country from the Germans in World War II.
By Shannon Marvel McNaught, The News Journal