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Army Maj. Gen. Joshua Chamberlain's family had served in wars dating back to the American Revolution, so he had a great appreciation for the military. When the Civil War broke out in 1861.

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The plane’s communications system was destroyed, and the oxygen system throughout much of the plane had been knocked out, causing the plane’s waist, tail and radio gunners to lose consciousness.

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Having massive amounts of artillery land all around you must be terrifying, but for Army 2nd Lt. Lee Hartell, it didn’t keep him from doing his job in Korea.

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We're honoring a famous Custer, but not THE Custer you’re thinking of. Today, we're honoring his brother, Capt. Thomas Custer, who became the first double recipient of the Medal of Honor.

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A former Army medic with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) who heroically fought his way up a mountain to render aid to his Special Forces teammates and their Afghan commando counterparts is rec

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein's inspiring story is one of selfless service, courage, perseverance, & honor as he fought side by side with his fellow soldiers & sailors...

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For most of the Civil War, Fort Fisher saw very little combat, but that changed in late 1864 when the Union wanted to capture the last port the Confederacy held on the Atlantic Ocean.

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Carpenter and Lance Cpl. Nicholas Eufrazio were manning a rooftop security position on the base’s perimeter when Taliban insurgents attacked with grenades, one of which landed in the sandbagged area.

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Some of our country's greatest heroes fought in iconic battles, but the few who fought in more than one during different wars — well, they've likely reached legendary status.

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Lindstrom knew his small section was alone and outnumbered five to one, but he pushed on regardless, quickly ordering the few remaining men into position to open fire.

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“You followed him because he was a true leader – something you need in life-and-death situations. … He was totally fearless. He loved his Marines, and we loved him back.”

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Pierce’s unit followed the enemy as they ran away. Once they all made it to a dirt road, however, Pierce discovered too late that there was a mine in the roadbed.

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