Nuclear weapons were used by the United State to help end World War II, but never again. Military officials have considered their use since, including during the Vietnam War. New information sheds light on a top-secret group in the Pacific…
During the Vietnam War (1954–1975), the People's Army of North Vietnam fought against US forces in South Vietnam. Vietnamese women lost spouses and children during the fighting. Many women also fought to defend their country. Some joined the People's Army, where they fought…
The iconic black granite of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a humbling tribute to those Americans who lost their lives more than 50 years ago. This summer, Americans around the country are getting their chance to experience…
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus thought a destroyer was a good fit to be named for Colonel Harvey C. Barnum Jr. Like Barnum, destroyers are versatile and can do many things at once. Barnum received the Marine Medal of Honor for…
His helicopter packed full, and taking on heavy fire, Charles S. Kettles refused to leave a man behind. It was May 1967, and Kettles was on his fourth trip of the day rescuing American paratroopers behind enemy lines. After the…