taraSep 7, 20203 minThis Day in History: Robert D. Maxwell, conscientious objector turned heroOn 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...
taraSep 4, 20203 minThis Day in History: Wake Island is returned to American handsOn this day in 1945, Wake Island is finally returned to American hands. The Japanese had been in possession of the island since December...
taraAug 24, 20203 minThis Day in History: The first USAF pilot to earn a Medal of HonorOn this day in 1951, an Air Force pilot is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Major Louis J. Sebille’s bravery had come just one...
taraAug 20, 20203 minThis Day in History: Dirk J. Vlug's one-man attack on enemy tanksOn 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....