Military History
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The Union Army's Balloon Corps: “The Most Shot-At Men of the Civil War”
By Dana Congelosi
Discover the history of the Union Army Balloon Corps, the US military's very fir
A Look at the Longest U.S. Navy Carrier Deployments in History
By Michael Madrid
From the USS Midway to the Gerald R. Ford, discover the longest U.S. Navy carrie
The Charge History Forgot: USCT Valor at the Battle of New Market Heights
By Dana Congelosi
Explore the forgotten Civil War history of the Battle of New Market Heights, whe
“I Do Solemnly Swear…”: The Constitutional Oath That Outlasts Every Administration
By Dana Congelosi
Whether enlisted or commissioned, every American service member since 1962 has p
"An All-American Heart": A Look Back at Dolly Parton's Military Support
By Allison Kirschbaum
Dolly Parton spent decades supporting troops through music, visits, military pro
Mischief to Boost Morale: The Esther Williams Trophy, Crossing the Line, and Other Navy Traditions
By Dana Congelosi
What do a Hollywood starlet, garbage chutes, and "squeegee sharpeners" have in c
The Korean War's Uneven Integration: What the Record Says and What Veterans Remember
By Dana Congelosi
Pilots First, Astronauts Second: The Military Service of the Apollo 11 Astronauts
By Dana Congelosi
What History Books Often Leave Out About the Battle of Greasy Grass
By Allison Kirschbaum
The March that Made the GI Bill: The Complex, Unfinished Legacy of the Bonus Army
By Dana Congelosi
The Stories They Never Told: Why Organizations Are Racing to Preserve Veterans' Legacies
By Dana Congelosi
Happy Birthday America: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom