Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli
Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli, a bomber pilot, was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during World War II. Source: www.war.gov
Microscopic Precision, Global Impact: Navy Scientists Support Trident Missile System
The precision needed to certify the nation’s underwater nuclear deterrent is anchored on the talents of civilian scientists at Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division in Southern California. Source: www.war.gov
Partners in Life, Partners in Service: Newlyweds Enlist Together
Newlyweds Lance and Riley Qualls enlisted in the Army together, building their marriage around a shared sense of purpose and sacrifice. Source: www.war.gov
A Gate Between Hope and Hell: A Marine's Story
Before a blast of shrapnel to his leg and arm changed his life forever, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Noah Smith spent more than 100 grueling hours holding the line against a desperate sea of humanity in Kabul, Afghanistan. Source: www.war.gov
Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Massachusetts: Part 2
The 56 delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence are all considered Founding Fathers; Massachusetts had five delegates — three of them were Elbridge Gerry, John Hancock and Robert Treat Paine. Source: www.war.gov
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Edward Galer
Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Edward Galer was a fighter pilot during World War II and went on to serve more than 20 years on active duty. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the skies over Guadalcanal in 1942. Source: www.war.gov
Naval Academy Graduates Make History During NFL Preseason
Marine Corps 2nd Lts. Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza made U.S. Naval Academy football history when they appeared for the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 28-27 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills. Source: www.war.gov
Dolly Parton Supported America's Military for Over 50 Years
Country music legend Dolly Parton stayed connected to the military for more than a half century, consistently showing support for the troops over the years. Source: www.war.gov
Face of Defense: Space Force Basic Military Training Graduate Returns to Instruct Next Generation
Space Force Sgt. Morgan O. Thompson became the first guardian to complete Space Force basic military training and later graduate from military training instructor school as a Space Force military training instructor. Source: www.war.gov
Signers of the Declaration of Independence: New Hampshire
Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Three of the 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain represented New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett, Matthew Thornton and William Whipple. Source: www.war.gov