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The heroic legacy of the Band of Brothers should be an inspiration to all Americans

November 13, 2022

The heroic legacy of the Band of Brothers should be an inspiration to all Americans

The men of Easy Company, the heroes known as the Band of Brothers, led their nation in war and their values should still be an inspiration to all Americans.

Meet the American who inspired the nation in two world wars: Christian soldier Sgt. Alvin York

November 11, 2022

Meet the American who inspired the nation in two world wars: Christian soldier Sgt. Alvin York

Christian soldier Sergeant Alvin York inspired Americans and the most hardened military men of Europe with his incredible exploits in World War I. He also inspired the WWII generation.

New memoir details Christian D-Day hero's 'faith and humanity' amid hell of World War II

November 11, 2022

New memoir details Christian D-Day hero's 'faith and humanity' amid hell of World War II

A new memoir details the harrowing wartime experiences of World War II veteran Andy Andrews, who struggled to reconcile the horrific violence of the war with his strong Christian faith.

Veterans Day is not always easy for our heroes — here's what to say and do

November 8, 2022

Veterans Day is not always easy for our heroes — here's what to say and do

Daughter of an American veteran shares ideas for honoring our veterans this year, as many of them will feel uncomfortable on Veterans Day — especially those who served in Vietnam and Korea.

Veterans Day: 5 lessons to convey to children about war

November 6, 2022

Veterans Day: 5 lessons to convey to children about war

When friends asked what they might teach their kids about war, I offered five lessons for the next generation based on what I've learned from veterans.

Meet the American who first commanded the Marines: Revolutionary War hero Samuel Nicholas

November 4, 2022

Meet the American who first commanded the Marines: Revolutionary War hero Samuel Nicholas

Major Samuel Nicholas was the first captain of the Marines and in 1776 led his men on a daring raid on the Bahamas, establishing the Marines as a formidable fighting force.

On this day in history, November 2, 1948, Truman defeats Dewey, shocking pundits and mocking headline writers

November 2, 2022

On this day in history, November 2, 1948, Truman defeats Dewey, shocking pundits and mocking headline writers

President Harry S. Truman successfully led the United States out of World War II — then overcame domestic dissent and predictions of the pundits to win the 1948 election.

Rhode Island fishermen discover bomb from World War II battle in fishing net

October 27, 2022

Rhode Island fishermen discover bomb from World War II battle in fishing net

A Rhode Island fishing crew discovered a WWII explosiveon Oct. 25, 2022, which was ultimately detonated by U.S. Navy explosive experts the next day.

Missouri elementary school undergoing more radioactive contamination testing

October 25, 2022

Missouri elementary school undergoing more radioactive contamination testing

People living in the community near Jana Elementary School in Missouri are awaiting the latest results on radioactive contamination testing after an independent report.

Meet the American who invented the crash test dummy, a life-saving innovation

October 14, 2022

Meet the American who invented the crash test dummy, a life-saving innovation

Born in Cleveland and raised in California, Samuel W. Alderson helped make highways safer in America and worldwide by creating the crash test dummy — an invention that has saved thousands of lives,