In 1943, a battered B-17 Flying Fortress sat in a scrapyard, written off after repeated combat damage and burdened with the ...

From Lesvos to the Solomon Islands, a chance detour to Honiara leads to unexpected friendships, WWII history and a soul-stirring visit to Hotomai Cultural Village, revealing the Pacific’s quiet, ...

The American recapture in World War II of Corregidor Island from the Japanese garrison in the Philippines began with a daring, highly risky parachute drop by the 503rd Parachute Regiment on Feb. 16, ...

Operation Hailstone, the two-day carrier assault launched 82 years ago this week, demolished Japan's largest overseas naval installation and sent more than 40 ships beneath the waves.

John "Johnny Q" Quinesso Sr, a WWII veteran, holds a photo of his younger self during his 100th birthday celebration on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 in Camden, N.J., aboard the Battleship New Jersey. (AP ...

Discover the true account of Lieutenant Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., President Joseph Biden’s uncle, who disappeared during a ...

No more back in the United States, than Marvin was sent to Australia, arriving July 15, 1942. He was now part of the Fifth Air Force, 43rd Bombardment Group flying in the Southwest Pacific theater. By ...

It’s not often that a general writes a parent about a son, but that is what happened. Lena Wolverton received a letter from ...

The legacy of the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment serves as a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave individuals. Their experiences during World War II highlight the courage and ...

The agreement symbolizes the health of the relationship between Canberra and Jakarta, but stops short of providing binding ...

ABOARD BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY — Aboard the Battleship New Jersey, surrounded by friends, family and the ship’s important legacy, John “Johnny Q” Quinesso Sr. marked a milestone: his 100th birthday. The ...