On this day in 1948, a hero is born in Pennsylvania. William R. Prom would go on to become a Lance Corporal in the Marines and a Medal of Honor recipient. Prom may have been a hero, but he was also just an American boy who dreamed of being a professional baseball player. Or, if that didn’t work out, perhaps he could be a police officer. He put these dreams on hold when he signed up for the Marines late in 1967, just as his best friend was preparing to go to college. Prom soon

On this day in 1943, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Allan Kellogg would go on to become a United States Marine, serving in...

On this day in 1949, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Kenneth “Kenny” Kays was perhaps an unlikely war hero. In fact, this...

On this day in 1993, a recipient of the Air Force Cross passes away.  It’s been said that Duane D. Hackney “made a habit” of heroism...

On this day in 2024, Corporal Daniel “Duke” Heller receives a Navy Cross for his actions in the Vietnam War. It had been nearly 56 years...

On this day in 1916, the future Martha Raye is born. You may know this talented entertainer for her long career in television and movies,...

On this day in 2008, a hero passes away. Ed “Too Tall” Freeman is best known for his service as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He would...

On this day in 1964, a U.S. Navy pilot takes a hit during a bombing run. LTJG Everett Alvarez, Jr. bailed out of his plane, only to be...

On this day in 2000, a hero passes away. Sergeant Major Franklin D. Miller was a United States Army Special Forces soldier and a Medal of...

On this day in 1969, USS Frank E. Evans  accidentally collides with the Australian carrier HMAS Melbourne , tragically bringing her...

On this day in 1945, a hero is born.  Richard Pittman would go on to become a United States Marine and a recipient of the Medal of Honor....

On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Charles Kettles was the son of a man who’d...

On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. James “Jim” McCloughan didn’t expect to be a war...

On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Charles “Snake” Hosking, Jr. would go on to become a Green Beret, earning the Medal of Honor while...

On this day in 1970, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Rodney J.T. Yano had enlisted in the Army while he was still in high school....

On this day in 1971, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Brian M. Thacker’s bravery came in Vietnam—a...

On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him a Medal of Honor. William Maud Bryant has been called “the epitome...

On this day in 1966, an Air Force pilot puts his life on the line for his comrade-in-arms, another pilot who had been downed during a...

On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Joe Ronnie Hooper served in both the Army and the Navy, and he remains one of...

On this day in 1968, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor.  Ralph Henry Johnson had long wanted to be a...