Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.
A two-day symposium will explore more than just the “blood and guts” of Patton, but an in-depth exploration of one of the war’s most iconic figures.
Military History
Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
Kenneth Walsh worked up a tactical doctrine for the Vought F4U-1 — and put it to the test.
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926.
Veterans buck trend as jobless rates dip below national average
The development comes despite a cratering labor market for blue-collar jobs.
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
Dockery earned two Silver Stars, one of which this authorization would upgrade by two awards.
New ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ trailer just dropped
The History Channel is set to drop its whopping 20-part series over Memorial Day weekend.
This WWII submarine was the last US boat to notch a torpedo kill — until this week
The Torsk’s sinking of the Japanese vessel marked the last U.S. submarine kill for over eight decades — that is until March 3, 2026.
Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
When veterans take the pen, war stories start to change
Hollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 soldiers
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three soldiers, recognizing a service member from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
Thomas McGuire Jr. was chasing Dick Bong's record when his life was cut short several months before war's end.
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
“I hope my presence represents that they just can’t lie and have it be okay,” George Retes told Military Times.
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
With the South Vietnamese breaking under a VC ambush, Jack Jacobs took charge.
Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser
The new film tells the true tale of how the success of D-Day and Operation Overlord hinged upon a weather forecast.
