Alvin Cullum York, born on December 13, 1887, in Pall Mall, Tennessee, is celebrated as one of the most heroic and skilled marksmen in American history. His remarkable actions during... read more →
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 →
