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Who is John Frum? Inside the ‘cargo cult’ that worships American GIs

The theology is simple enough: The practice of the cult centers on the worship of cargo. American cargo.

By Claire Barrett

3 days ago

This Korean War hero was awarded the Medal of Honor after 72 years

During action in the hotly embattled area called the Iron Triangle, Pvt. Charles R. Johnson is credited with saving the lives of at least 10 soldiers

By Jon Guttman

5 days ago

Soldier sacrificed to save troops from being buried alive in WWII

Pfc. David Gonzales saved his squad mates one by one.

By Jon Guttman and Claire Barrett

6 days ago

The Navy officer who became a legend among the 6th Marines

Joel Boone became the stuff of legend among Marines and ultimately became the most decorated medical officer in the U.S. Armed Services.

By Jon Guttman

6 days ago

Remains of WWII Medal of Honor recipient identified after 80 years

Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi was killed in 1945 after U.S. aircraft, unaware there were prisoners on board, scored a direct hit on a Japanese POW ship.

By Claire Barrett

7 days ago

Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

9 days ago