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A brief history of the Korean War
The "Forgotten War" in Korea broke out 70 years ago along the 38th parallel. It hasn't officially ended.
By Sarah Sicard
Marine believed to be oldest surviving Devil Dog from Iwo Jima dies
The Purple Heart recipient was motivated to join the Marine Corps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
American Legion secured a 24-hour guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 82 years ago today
On July 2, 1937, approval was granted for 24-hour guarding of the tomb — even in situations of hazardous weather conditions. The change came following efforts from the American Legion for nonstop oversight.
From Major League Baseball to paying the ultimate sacrifice: Marine was larger than life
O'Neill would only play one game in the big leagues before eventually sacrificing all on Iwo Jima.
By Jon Simkins
How the invasion of Grenada was planned with a tourist map and a copy of ‘The Economist’
A three-day Cold War clash in the Caribbean had far-reaching impacts on American joint operations.
By Sharon Tosi Lacey