Posts published in “Army”

In February 1942, panic gripped Los Angeles as anti-aircraft guns fired on a suspected enemy attack, later dubbed the "Battle of Los Angeles."

Capt. Markley and his men braced for a fierce assault at Outpost Harry in June 1953. Despite overwhelming odds, they held their ground for eight intense days.

The 147th Infantry Regiment fought alongside Marines in the Pacific, clearing Japanese positions in WWII's toughest battles, yet remains largely unknown.

By December 1814, American forces were in disarray, repeatedly defeated by the British in the War of 1812. Yet, a diverse army led by Major General Andrew Jackson, including Tennessee riflemen, Louisiana Creoles, free Black militiamen, slaves, and even pirates, was being assembled to defend New Orleans.

The NYARNG leads in recruitment for the fourth consecutive year, achieving 113% of its strength goal with 11,700 recruits by FY25's end.

Warrant Officer Stephen Peth, a DUSTOFF pilot, flew over 3,000 casualties to safety in Vietnam. His bravery earns him a Congressional Gold Medal.

Pvt. Henry Gunther, the last American soldier killed in WWI, was struck at 10:59 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918, moments before the armistice.

Corporal Lee Duncan rescued a German shepherd puppy from a WWI battlefield, and that dog, Rin Tin Tin, became a Hollywood legend, saving Warner Bros.

In June 1965, 11 Green Berets faced a 14-hour siege at Dong Xoai, Vietnam, by 2,000 Viet Cong, marking a pivotal point in U.S. involvement.