They will search for remains of four U.S. soldiers, including a general who became a hero after his refusal to obey Japanese ...
The Creation of the U.S. Army's Amphibious Capability in the European Theatre.
The American recapture in World War II of Corregidor Island from the Japanese garrison in the Philippines began with a daring, highly risky parachute drop by the 503rd Parachute Regiment on Feb. 16, ...
Today, our Nation commemorates the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima—a monumental struggle that advanced the cause of victory in the Pacific ...
Executive Order 9066, Battle of Iwo Jima, Mir space station launch, and milestones in history, science, and culture.
The Bougainville Campaign, commencing in November 1943, showcased the evolution of Allied amphibious warfare and jungle combat proficiency. Allied forces, led by the I Marine Amphibious Corps, ...
Operation Hailstone, the two-day carrier assault launched 82 years ago this week, demolished Japan's largest overseas naval installation and sent more than 40 ships beneath the waves.
In 2016, Yuma Proving Ground’s Operations division chief, Jonathan Olbert, made the decision to give up his active-duty ...
Black History Month highlights Black servicemembers whose courage shaped the military despite segregation and discrimination.
PFC Maurice E. Prince, a New Bedford Marine killed in action during the Battle of Saipan in WWII, is honored by the 77th Lights for Peace flag.
As victory in Europe was secured in May 1945, the war in the Pacific raged on with undiminished ferocity. Facing Japan’s refusal to surrender and the horrifying projections of Operation Downfall, ...
The year ahead will show whether Fiji’s political old guard can cede to a new generation, or if it will merely continue ...