tara8 hours ago3 minThis Week in History: Joe Hayashi and “the Purple Heart Battalion”During this week in 1945, a U.S. Army soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Joe Hayashi’s mom and...
taraApr 113 minThis Day in History: Emil Kapaun, chaplain and Medal of Honor recipientAt about this time in 1916, a hero is born. Emil Kapaun would go on to serve as an Army chaplain in both World War II and the Korean War....
taraApr 53 minThis Day in History: Michael Monsoor's Medal of HonorOn this day in 1981, a hero is born. Michael Monsoor would go on to serve as a Navy SEAL during the War on Terrorism. He would receive a...
taraMar 293 minThis Day in History: Master Chief William R. Charette’s Medal of HonorOn this day in 1932, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Master Chief William R. Charette was one of five Navy corpsman to receive...
taraMar 203 minThis Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholesOn this day in 1945, a U.S. soldier charges not just one, but six enemy positions. Staff Sergeant Ysmael Villegas was then just one day...
taraMar 202 minThis Day in History: José Jiménez's Medal of Honor On this day in 1946, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Mexico City. José “JoJo” Jiménez would move to the United States when...
taraMar 143 minThis Day in History: Clyde E. Lassen rescues two downed aviatorsOn this day in 1942, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Florida. Clyde E. Lassen would go on to serve in the Vietnam War, and...
taraMar 32 minThis Day in History: Three Heroes at Iwo JimaOn this day in 1945, two Marines are killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Another Marine is seriously wounded and was lucky to survive. Each...
taraFeb 253 minThis Day in History: Leonard Keller & Raymond Wright earn Medals of HonorOn this day in 1947, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. The action in which Leonard Keller was engaged was so intense that both...
taraFeb 193 minThis Day in History: Jack Lucas, youngest WWII Medal recipientOn this day in 1945, a 17-year-old hits the beaches of Iwo Jima. The next day, Jack Lucas would engage in an action that would make him...
taraFeb 163 minThis Day in History: Jefferson DeBlanc's bravery in the skiesOn this day in 1921, a hero is born. Jefferson DeBlanc was just a young boy when he discovered a love for aviation. An airplane had made...
taraFeb 123 minThis Day in History: “Operation Homecoming” & James B. StockdaleOn this day in 1973, nearly 150 American POWs are released by the North Vietnamese. In the weeks that followed, 591 American...
taraFeb 83 minThis Day in History: Alfred Rascon's Medal of HonorOn this day in 2000, a hero receives his Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony. Alfred Rascon was originally nominated for the Medal...
taraFeb 73 minThis Day in History: Desmond Doss, Hacksaw Ridge & the Medal of HonorOn this day in 1919, an American hero is born. Desmond Doss was a Seventh-Day Adventist who would serve in the U.S. Army for years...
taraJan 213 minThis 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...
taraJan 173 minThis Day in History: Four Vietnam Heroes receive the Medal of HonorOn this day in 1969, the Medal of Honor is awarded to four different men. Each had miraculously survived to receive his medal in person....
taraJan 112 minThis Day in History: William A. Shomo's aerial battleOn this day in 1945, a hero engages in an aerial battle that would earn him the Medal of Honor. It’s been said that then-Captain William...
taraJan 63 minThis Day in History: Franklin D. Miller saves his team in VietnamOn this day in 1970, a United States Army Special Forces soldier leads a joint American-Vietnamese reconnaissance mission deep into...
taraDec 30, 20203 minThis Day in History: Robert L. Howard and his Medal of HonorOn this day in 1968, an American soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Robert L. Howard would ultimately...
taraDec 30, 20203 minThis Day in History: Jose Calugas, hero of the Battle of BataanOn this day in 1907, a hero is born. Jose Calugas would go on to serve in the Philippine Scouts of the United States Army during World...
