Across the Pacific, every battle and every skirmish had led to this moment. A colossal US armada made up of 1,500 ships and a ...

As young marines, Peter MacDonald and Thomas Begay transmitted top secret military messages using their native language. It was an undercover mission that changed U.S. intelligence operations forever.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, we asked historians to share their favorite museums around the world.

Morris Canady grew up in Goode and enlisted in the Marines at age 20. He was killed in WWII, in the South Pacific, and was identified about 10 years ago. Now, he will never be forgotten.

Following the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, many young men in rural communities had to decide whether to seek an exemption so they could continue working on the farm, be drafted, or voluntarily ...

The opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service's June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Bonny Eagle High School Principal Ted Shane discussed his time serving on the USS Missouri, the battleship where Japan signed documents ending ...

WWII Marine veteran will be laid to rest, 82 years after paying the ultimate sacrifice. (Credit: Jimmy Canady) Jimmy Canady, Morris Canady's nephew said he is grateful the day is almost here.

Scott County Young Marines and adult volunteers from Scottsburg joined 76 fellow Young Marines youth members and adult volunteers from across the country in Window Rock, Arizona on Aug. 14, ...

When World War II Marine Corps hero Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, who was based at Camp Pendleton, received the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest military award in 1942, he was said to have ...

When Austin Wideman purchased a P41 worn by a former World War II Marine, he had no idea he would play a role in reuniting it with the late soldier’s family.

WWII Marine Cpl. Frank S. Wright's 100th birthday wish is to receive 100,000 postcards or birthday cards. Here's where you can send him one.