David Vergun

Medal of Honor Monday: Spanish-American War Heroes

Many heroic actions took place during the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. One such action was the Battle…

2 days ago

Medal of Honor Monday: Four Receive Highest Award for Valor on Samoa

One sailor and three Marines were awarded Medals of Honor for bravery during the Second Samoan Civil War, April 1,…

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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler

Few have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Even fewer have been awarded two. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Smedley D.…

2 weeks ago

Thomas Paine: Influencer of the Patriot Cause

Although the American Revolutionary War began April 19, 1775, in the months that followed, many of those in the 13…

3 weeks ago

New Museum Honors Medal of Honor Recipients

The National Medal of Honor Museum will enshrine the stories of Medal of Honor recipients for future generations, Chairman of…

4 years ago

Nation to Observe Vietnam War Veterans Day

On March 29, Americans will come together to commemorate the service and sacrifices made by the nearly 3 million service…

5 years ago

‘Ritchie Boys’ Aided Army’s Efforts to Defeat Germany During WWII

As the world observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day, some may remember the so-called "Ritchie Boys," who greatly aided allied forces…

6 years ago

DoD Officials: Artificial Intelligence to be Used for Charting, Intel Collection

Nautical, terrain and aeronautical charting is vital to the Defense Department mission. This job, along with collecting intelligence, falls to…

6 years ago

Socom Preps for Fast-Paced Technological Change

Technology is disrupting the business environment and government, and it will soon disrupt U.S. Special Operations Command and the rest…

6 years ago

Americans Salute WWII Vets on Veterans Day

World War II veterans were honored today at the World War II Memorial in Washington. Elizabeth Lewis Among the approximately…

6 years ago

Competition Grows Between U.S. Military and Chinese, DOD Official Says

The relationship between the U.S. military and China has become more competitive, as the U.S. has tried to enforce the…

6 years ago

Chinese Set Sights on High-Tech Production

China aims to transition from producing inexpensive items to high-tech products, the director of the Defense Innovation Unit said yesterday.…

6 years ago

AI to Give U.S. Battlefield Advantages, General Says

Artificial intelligence will give the United States, its allies and its partners advantages that will expedite and better inform decision-making…

7 years ago

DOD is Building ‘About a Mile of Border Wall’ Each Day

The Army Corps of Engineers expects to build 450 miles of wall along the U.S. Southwest border, a Defense Department…

7 years ago

Labor Day Marks 74th Anniversary of Japan’s WWII Surrender

As the United States enjoys its Labor Day holiday, it's also marking the 74th anniversary of the formal and unconditional…

7 years ago