John Paul Jones: Father of the American Navy John Paul Jones, born on July 6, 1747, in Arbigland, Scotland, is renowned as the "Father of the American Navy" and one... read more →
Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father and Visionary Alexander Hamilton, born on January 11, 1755 (or 1757, exact date debated), in Charlestown, the island of Nevis, was one of the Founding Fathers... read more →
Karl Marlantes, born on December 24, 1944, in Longview, Washington, is a renowned American author, decorated Vietnam War Veteran, and a powerful literary voice whose works illuminate the complexities of... read more →
Nicky Daniel Bacon, born on November 25, 1945, in Caraway, Arkansas, was an extraordinary American soldier whose exceptional valor and dedication to duty as a Special Forces warrior during the... read more →
George E. Wahlen: Heroic Medic of Iwo Jima George Edwin Wahlen, born on August 8, 1924, in Ogden, Utah, stands as a shining example of courage, compassion, and dedication in... read more →
Vernon Joseph Baker was a U.S. Army officer who served during World War II and the Korean War. He was honored with the Medal of Honor in 1997 for his... read more →
William Tecumseh Sherman: The Legacy of a Civil War General The chronicles of history are rife with individuals who have had a lasting impression on the course of affairs, influencing... read more →
Sebastian Junger, born January 17, 1962, in Belmont, Massachusetts, is a celebrated war correspondent, author, and documentary filmmaker known for his unflinching coverage of conflicts around the world. Through his... read more →
Few individuals have had as much of an impact on aviation history as the illustrious Robin Olds. Robin Olds made his impact on aviation and beyond as a brilliant pilot,... read more →
James Stockdale: The Heroic Vietnam War Aviator James Bond Stockdale, born on December 23, 1923, in Abingdon, Illinois, was an American naval officer and aviator who achieved renown for his... read more →
