The First Helicopter Rescue
Today’s Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) had their beginnings in the jungles of Burma during World War II. There, …
Military History
U.S. Military and Veterans Affairs Nursing History
Military Nursing History
U.S. nurses (mostly males in the first century-and-a-half) have aided sick and wounded warfighters on the battlefield …
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Command Failure: Lloyd Fredendall and the Battle of Kasserine Pass
Like Maj. Gen. George S. Patton, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Fredendall was “over the hill” – an exception to the cut-off …
The American Red Cross African-American Blood Ban Scandal
“At the beginning of the war the Red Cross would not accept blood donations from Negroes at all.”
– The …
Lt. James Reese Europe: The World Catches Jazz Fever, Compliments of the U.S. Army
For decades afterwards, people who were there would remember it as one of the most glorious moments in New York …
Veterans Health Administration 75 Years: A Legacy of Service. The Future of Care.
For 75 years, the Veterans Health Administration has honored America’s Veterans by providing exceptional care to improve their health and …
U.S. Armor Developments: World War II and After
Armor first appeared on the battlefield thousands of years ago, typically using layers of leather, wood – even silk – …
Classic Wings: The P-38 Lightning
The P-38 Lightning was the classic of its era. In the late 1930s and early 1940s, every kid who wanted …
1st Force Reconnaissance Company
Activated on June 19, 1957, 1st Force Recon, as it is popularly known, until 1965 was the only unit within …