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Letters on display from the mastermind of Pearl Harbor attack

Donated by the naval officer’s descendants, the two letters are now on display at the Fukushima Museum in Japan to mark the 80th anniversary of V-J Day.

By Claire Barrett

3 hours ago

The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos

For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

2 days ago

This ‘Doc’ jumped on a grenade — and lived to tell the tale

Without hesitation, Donald Ballard warned his Marines, then jumped on the grenade.

By Jon Guttman

2 days ago

How WWII brought about the normalization of tattoos

Finding an ink-free service member is infinitely more rare than the alternative, but that is a relatively new phenomenon.

By Claire Barrett

5 days ago

Pope Leo XIV is the son of a D-Day veteran

The first American to ever be elected pope is the son of D-Day veteran.

By Claire Barrett

8 days ago

Ken Burns documentary on American Revolution to premiere this fall

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American independence.

By Claire Barrett

2 weeks ago