SPC. Chris Kube was a pretty cool guy. He was my friend, roommate, fellow soldier and a Hero. It has been 15 years since the day that we all lost a great human! To Kube, who resides in the halls of Valhalla! Until Valhalla Brother! STEEL!!

Three-quarters of a century after he was killed in World War II, a metro Detroit soldier has finally come home.

Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Kenneth W. Likens was given full military honors at a service and burial Friday at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.

Likens, of Mo...

First Lieutenant Morris was the pilot of a F-84E Thunderjet fighter with the 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 49th Fighter-Bomber Group. On March 10, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire as it approached its target, exploded in mid-air and crashed....

PFC Baczalski was awarded the Air Medal for his service.

Remembering Abraham:
In 1998, during the Liberian civil wars, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Abraham Tarwoe, then age 12, fled the violence of his home country, searching for peace in Providence, RI. “For many reasons, he didn’t want to leave Liberia, he had his friends and his life, but he s...

This is my uncle Roy who I never met, I appreciate his service and all those fallen soldiers who gave the ultimate price for our freedom.

Although we never met, I know you. I know your heart and your soul though the eyes of your family. I am blessed by their love, friendship and support. As you, Justin Ellsworth, and my son, Justin Peterson, enjoy the rewards of your awesome current assignment, I hope you know how proud of you w...

Dear Jon, this past weekend our family was invited to the Air Force Thunderbirds air show in North Carolina for a special dedication and flyover. The day was perfect, with beautiful blue skies, lots of sunshine, and plenty of love to go around as we honored you. It's been a long time and the jour...

Photograph of the 148th Infantry Regiment embarkation at Guadalcanal, on July 4, 1943. Pictured left to right: John D'Amico, Stephen J. Protsik, Don Steman, and H. Corbin. The 148th was part of the 37th Infantry Division and was stationed in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The regiment w...

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to

Private First Class Anthony T. Kaho’ohanohano
United States Army

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk ...

On May 18, 1970, the 1st and 2nd Brigades continued to operate in north central Tay Ninh Province and a portion of Kampong Province, Cambodia. At 1330 hours, the Recon Platoon located a base camp and weapons cache just northwest of Romeas Chol at XU 249016. Sergeant Bacher was killed in an accide...

The years may pass but we will always remember the special son we had for 23 years. Your dedication and courage make us proud . Until we meet again we keep you in our hearts.

Purple Heart