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The Purple Heart

February 22, 2020 marks 88 years since General Douglas MacArthur reinstated the Purple Heart, the oldest military decoration still awarded today. The Badge of...

Korean War Vet, 90, Honors Fallen Military Members

Robert Kohler, a 90-year-old Korean War veteran, is no stranger to honoring military heroes. He’s an avid long-distance runner who regularly carries a large American...
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima

Who were the United States Marines in the photo “Raising the Flag on Iwo...

The Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photo of six United States Marines raising an American flag over the Japanese island of Iwo Jima...

The Story Behind an American Hero, Ship’s Cook Third Class Doris Miller

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly will name a future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier (CVN 81) in honor of World War...

Pearl Harbor Hero, Missing in Action for Decades, Gets Patriotic Homecoming in Kentucky

MERRY OAKS, Ky.—Nestled on the western edge of Barren County, Kentucky, is a small community named Merry Oaks, with a population of fewer than...
Profiles In Valor

Video Playlist: Profiles In Valor (2019)

The American Veterans Center's Profiles In Valor are the stories of valor told by the individuals of what they and others went through in...

Video Playlist: American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes

American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes. An Emmy-winning television spectacular, American Valor salutes the legends and heroes of the last 75 years of...

Video Playlist: Oliver North’s Real American Heroes

Oliver North has spent spent his life in company of heroes - first as a U.S. Marine and then as the host of War...

American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s Story

American Pastor Saeed Abedini is currently serving an 8-year prison sentence in Iran simply because of his Christian faith. A naturalized U.S. citizen, Pastor...

Sam Elliott pays tribute to SGT Ray Lambert on the 2019 National Memorial Day...

2019's Academy Award winning actor Sam Elliott pays tribute to Sergeant Ray Lambert on the 30th National Memorial Day Concert on PBS which aired...
Battle of Iwo Jima

Marines Celebrate 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

The Marine Corps is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during a 36-day-long observance, February 19, 2020 through March 2,...
Honor Your Hero

‘Honor Your Hero’ Photo Essay Contest By The Epoch Times

Honor Your Hero #HonorYourHero To honor the heroes who have sacrificed their lives for America's freedom, The Epoch Times wants its readers to honor the heroes...