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Feb 12, 20213 min read

This Day in History: “Operation Homecoming” & James B. Stockdale

On this day in 1973, nearly 150 American POWs are released by the North Vietnamese. In the weeks that followed, 591 American...

This Day in History: Barney F. Hajiro and the rescue of the “Lost Battalion”

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Jan 21, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Barney F. Hajiro and the rescue of the “Lost Battalion”

On this day in 2011, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away. Barney F. Hajiro was the son of Japanese immigrants. He was also living in...

This Day in History: Four Vietnam Heroes receive the Medal of Honor

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Jan 16, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Four Vietnam Heroes receive the Medal of Honor

On this day in 1969, the Medal of Honor is awarded to four different men. Each had miraculously survived to receive his medal in person....

This Day in History: Franklin D. Miller saves his team in Vietnam

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Jan 5, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Franklin D. Miller saves his team in Vietnam

On this day in 1970, a United States Army Special Forces soldier leads a joint American-Vietnamese reconnaissance mission deep into...

This Day in History: James P. Fleming makes a daring rescue

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Nov 26, 20203 min read

This Day in History: James P. Fleming makes a daring rescue

On this day in 1968, an Air Force helicopter pilot makes a daring rescue. When James P. Fleming rescued an Army Special Forces unit that...

This Day in History: Duane E. Dewey's heroism in Korea

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Nov 16, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Duane E. Dewey's heroism in Korea

On this day in 1931, a hero is born. Duane E. Dewey would go on to join the United States Marine Corps, but it wasn’t his original plan....

This Day in History: Joe Nishimoto, the “one-man Army”

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Nov 7, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Joe Nishimoto, the “one-man Army”

On this day in 1944, a Japanese-American soldier puts his life on the line. More than 50 years later, Joe M. Nishimoto would finally be...

This Day in History: Charles Coolidge refuses to surrender

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Oct 24, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Charles Coolidge refuses to surrender

On this day in 1944, Charles H. Coolidge begins a four-day ordeal that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. At the time, he...

This Day in History: One-time pacifist Alvin York earns a Medal of Honor

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Oct 8, 20203 min read

This Day in History: One-time pacifist Alvin York earns a Medal of Honor

This day in 1918, then-Corporal Alvin York distinguishes himself for bravery in a battle near Chatel-Chehery, France. The one-time...

This Day in History: Van T. Barfoot versus three German tanks

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Sep 28, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Van T. Barfoot versus three German tanks

On this day in 1944, a soldier receives the Medal of Honor at a ceremony in Epinal, France. Colonel Van T. Barfoot has been called “[o]ne...

This Day in History: Robert D. Maxwell, conscientious objector turned hero

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Sep 7, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Robert D. Maxwell, conscientious objector turned hero

On this day in 1944, a hero throws himself on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers. Amazingly, Robert D. Maxwell would live to tell the...

This Day in History: Dirk J. Vlug's one-man attack on enemy tanks

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Aug 20, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Dirk J. Vlug's one-man attack on enemy tanks

On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Like so many in his generation, Dirk J. Vlug would be called upon to fight evil half a globe away....

This Day in History: The Purple Heart Battalion of World War II

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Aug 7, 20203 min read

This Day in History: The Purple Heart Battalion of World War II

Today is Purple Heart Day! On this day in 1782, General George Washington creates a military award that would be the predecessor for the...

This Day in History: Major Richard Bong, Ace of Aces

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Aug 6, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Major Richard Bong, Ace of Aces

On this day in 1945, America’s “Ace of Aces” is killed during a routine test flight in California. Major Richard Bong’s death came just...

This Day in History: Medal recipient Webster Anderson, “the mainstay of the defense”

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Jul 15, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Medal recipient Webster Anderson, “the mainstay of the defense”

On this day in 1933, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Webster Anderson once said that “[p]art of a man’s duty is to continue...

This Day in History: Ronald Eric Ray’s action against the Viet Cong

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Jun 19, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Ronald Eric Ray’s action against the Viet Cong

On this day in 1966, a United States Army lieutenant leads his company in an action against the Viet Cong. Ronald Eric Ray would receive...

This Day in History: Billy Halyburton’s sacrifice at Okinawa

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May 10, 20202 min read

This Day in History: Billy Halyburton’s sacrifice at Okinawa

On this day in 1945, a United States Navy hospital corpsman engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. William David...

This Day in History: Gary Littrell’s four demanding days in Vietnam

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Apr 8, 20203 min read

This Day in History: Gary Littrell’s four demanding days in Vietnam

On this day in 1970, an Army Ranger concludes an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that...

This Day in History: John Levitow & his Medal of Honor

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Feb 24, 20203 min read

This Day in History: John Levitow & his Medal of Honor

On this day in 1969, Airman First Class John Levitow becomes the lowest ranking Air Force member ever to earn a Medal of Honor. He was...

This Day in History: John Baca's heroism in Vietnam

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Feb 10, 20203 min read

This Day in History: John Baca's heroism in Vietnam

On this day in 1970, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Fourth Class John Baca must have...

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