7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (971+ words) Memorial Day asks Americans to remember men and women who gave everything for our country, including some whose wars have slipped from common memory. The Mexican-American War of 1846 to 1848 rarely receives the attention given to the other major conflicts the…...

8+ hour, 48+ min ago  (242+ words) SP/4 Jeffrey Haerle was a Morse Intercept Operator (as I was) for the Army Security Agency (ASA) The ASA was the Army's signal intelligence (SIGINT) component. The specific job of the the Morse Intercept Operator in Vietnam was to search…...

10+ hour, 16+ min ago  (179+ words) On a day when Americans traditionally pause to honor the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, MS NOW opted for a different approach: publishing an opinion piece accusing the U. S. military of wrongdoing in the ongoing conflict with Iran....

11+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1675+ words) There are six American heroes every citizen of this beautiful country needs to know for Memorial Day. Today is a very heavy day for a lot of people. It's the one day a year we set aside to shine a…...

12+ hour, 40+ min ago  (44+ words) Retired Navy Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr. , the first American pilot shot down over North Vietnam during the Vietnam War and the longest-held prisoner of war during the conflict, said his life reflects the American dream as the nation prepares to…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (521+ words) Home " Founding Fathers & American History " Memorial Day and the Oft-Forgotten Dead The rolling hills, dappled paths, and white crosses make Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia a place of quiet repose, deep emotion, and somber reflection. Dutifully, the nation honors its…...

14+ hour, 19+ min ago  (187+ words) Since war is the world's most terrible scourge, we should do all in our power to prevent its recurrence. It was the hope of mankind that with the cessation of hostilities of World War II the way would be open…...

15+ hour, 1+ min ago  (1770+ words) As I watched the daring rescue of the two airmen shot down over Iran in early April 2026, I found myself thinking of John Bagwell. His story, which he shared with me on my True Crime Reporter" podcast, unfolded nearly six…...

16+ hour, 47+ min ago  (756+ words) In the early days of the war I remember watching the news religiously. I was always shocked at how much information the media would give about the location of our guys. It really bothered me. And, of course, we could…...

16+ hour, 55+ min ago  (392+ words) From today through July 4, The Post, in conjunction with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, is featuring US citizens explaining what the American dream means to them in 2026. Up first is Everett Alvarez, a retired commander in the…...