Sailor who once ‘came up short’ on ASVAB graduates as top recruitSeaman Apprentice Jason Lorentz received the Military Excellence Award after completing the Future Sailor Prep Course and basic training.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
Mariner suing government for rape on USNS Carson City speaks outA judge told Dominguez she must petition the Labor Department for worker’s comp. Her lawyers maintain that rape does not belong on a list of job risks.By Hope Hodge Seck3 days ago
The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleshipMany acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B Roberts.By Jon Guttman3 days ago
Facing desperate odds, soldiers’ Vietnam stand led to Medals of HonorAlthough minor in size, the battle at Firebase Maureen was nonetheless major in ferocity — enough to produce two Medal of Honor recipients.By Jon Guttman3 days ago
How the Army’s first Hispanic 4-star distinguished himself in 2 warsGen. Richard Cavazos was a believer in the moral ascendency of leaders, achieved by earning the faith and trust of those he led.By Jon Guttman3 days ago
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has diedKnown as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon was one of six siblings who served in the military, including a brother who was a famed Tuskegee Airmen pilot.4 days ago