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, born on July 6, 1747, in Arbigland, Scotland, is renowned as the "Father of the American Navy" and one of the most iconic naval heroes in American... read more →
Alexander Hamilton, born on January 11, 1755 (or 1757, exact date debated), in Charlestown, the island of Nevis, was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. His remarkable... read more →
Karl Marlantes, born on December 24, 1944, in Longview, Washington, is a renowned American author and decorated Vietnam War Veteran. His novel "Matterhorn" vividly depicts the Vietnam War's impact on... 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 Edwin Wahlen, born on August 8, 1924, in Ogden, Utah, was a heroic medic whose unwavering courage and dedication to saving lives during the Battle of Iwo Jima 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 →
The chronicles of history are rife with individuals who have had a lasting impression on the course of affairs, influencing the fates of nations and testing our conceptions of leadership.... 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 →