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Ignoring enemy fire, Army Master Sgt. Jose M. Lopez killed at least 100 enemy soldiers during World War II.

After combat missions over Vietnam, Col. Guion S. Bluford Jr. flew on to become America's first Black astronaut.

The military is the best training ground for heroes and leaders. Several minority servicemembers have used their training to...

In 1997, seven Black World War II veterans were awarded the Medal of Honor, including Pvt. George Watson.

DOD says only half of young adults can name all branches while almost 2/3 don't know the difference between officer and...

The Tuskegee Airmen and the Montford Point Marines made significant contributions to the U.S. military.

Many types of weapons are used in the U.S. military, but in basic training, you’re required to be familiar with only a few.

In military basic training, you perform a great deal of guard duty. Such guard duty is called sentry duty.

The Marines can provide an opportunity to see the world while serving, but for some, it's the start of a better life.

The U.S. Coast Guard started displaying distinctive uniform characteristics by the 1920s after it was formed in 1915.