World War II

U.S Army Special Forces commemorate WWII with jump into Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France.

Sgt. Alexis K. Washburn/DVIDS

May 20, 2019 - 12:04 pm

Army Green Berets parachute into Mont Saint-Michel to commemorate Jedburghs 75th anniversary

By Ben Krimmel Mont Saint-Michel sees more than 3 million visitors each year, but most do not arrive via parachute. To commemorate their special operations predecessors, three U.S. Air Force aircraft delivering about 135 soldiers assigned to the Army's 10th Special Forces Group conducted an...

Robert Maxwell, oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, has died at 98.

Cpl. Marcin Platek/DVIDS

May 13, 2019 - 3:37 pm

Oldest living Medal of Honor recipient has died at 98

Robert D. Maxwell lept on top of a grenade and saved the lives of fellow soldiers during World War II.

Berlin Airlift Candy Bomber has baseball field named in his honor.

Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/DVIDS

May 13, 2019 - 3:28 pm

Baseball field named for American 'Berlin Candy Bomber' pilot

U.S. pilot Gail Halvorsen helped drop 23 tons of candy to children during Berlin Airlift.

WWII-era Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. dies at 97

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May 13, 2019 - 7:40 am

WWII-era Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. dies at 97

According to the Navajo Nation, Begaye served as a Code Talker from 1943 to 1945 and fought in the Battle of Tarawa and the Batter of Tinian.

Julia LeDoux

May 08, 2019 - 3:39 pm

74th anniversary of VE Day brings World War II veterans to Washington

The Greatest Generation celebrated the anniversary of the momentous day at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Courtesy of the National Archives.

Abbie Bennett

May 07, 2019 - 9:39 am

A researcher pocketed hundreds of WWII dog tags from the National Archives and sold them

Some of the WWII airmen's dog tags and personal effects are still missing after he stole and sold them.

World War II planes will be flying over D.C. this Friday

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Keller

Elizabeth Howe

May 06, 2019 - 11:25 am

World War II planes will fly over D.C. Friday in honor of D-Day 75th anniversary

Six C-47s and one T-6 "Texan" will be flying over Arlington National Cemetery at roughly 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10.

Marich Field Air Museum

Julia LeDoux

April 29, 2019 - 11:32 am

Prolific WWII letter writer returning home after 75 years

Vincent J. Rogers' pen fell silent when his bomber crashed shortly after takeoff on Jan. 21, 1944.

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Julia LeDoux

April 26, 2019 - 3:38 pm

Frederick Clinton didn't fight in just one war. He fought in three.

“They thought I was 17,” Frederick Clinton, who is now 91 and lives in Alexandria, Va., said with a chuckle. “They said 'you’re a warm body, you’ll do.’”

Bill Dawson, the last original Frogman member, celebrates his 94th birthday.

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/DVIDS

April 22, 2019 - 4:15 pm

Last living original Frogman celebrates 94th birthday

At 17 years old, Bill Dawson took off from work to join the Navy.

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World War II

Army Green Berets parachute into Mont Saint-Michel to commemorate Jedburghs 75th anniversary

Oldest living Medal of Honor recipient has died at 98

Baseball field named for American 'Berlin Candy Bomber' pilot

WWII-era Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. dies at 97

74th anniversary of VE Day brings World War II veterans to Washington

A researcher pocketed hundreds of WWII dog tags from the National Archives and sold them

World War II planes will fly over D.C. Friday in honor of D-Day 75th anniversary

Prolific WWII letter writer returning home after 75 years

Frederick Clinton didn't fight in just one war. He fought in three.

Last living original Frogman celebrates 94th birthday

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