Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on
Today marks the 75th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey," featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Podcast ‘500 Letters to Nana’ explores 1 soldier’s personal war
Join hosts Carson and Katie as they delve through the latter's grandfather's letters to his wife, Feloma, as he serves in the Pacific War.
He was bayoneted in Guam. Shot on Iwo. Now, at 100, he is a sergeant.
At just 16, Frank S. Wright lied about his age to join the Marine Corps and went on to see combat on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Guam and Iwo Jima.
Duke Cunningham, Navy flying ace who later accepted bribes, dies at 83
Cunningham received a Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, 15 Air Medals and a Purple Heart for his actions during the war.
‘Keep up the fire’: The Boxer Rebellion and the men who fought it
Despite a terse summation for their actions on July 13, 1900, these men were awarded the Medal of Honor for their "meritorious combat."
By Jon Guttman
Marine Raider earned the MOH taking out enemy sniper on Makin Island
At Makin Atoll a Raider lost his life but gained the first Medal of Honor for a Marine NCO.
By Jon Guttman