Sgt. William H. Carney This survivor of a famous Union Regiment became the first Black Recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Master Chief Vincent Patton III Before he retired in 2002, Master Chief Vincent Patton III is was the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
Gen Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. From Tuskegee Airman to First Black four-star, James realized an American dream.
Quiet Hero: Lanier Phillips World War II veteran Lanier Phillips shares his story of racism in the Navy and his rescue from a famous shipwreck.
An African-American Military Family Remembers its Roots A successful African-American military family reflects on its heritage and the lessons it has learned.
Rear Adm. Lillian Fishburne Fishburne is the first female African-American to be promoted to flag rank in the U.S. Navy.
Brothers in Arms If there’s another family with 11 brothers who served in the military, Lebronze Davis would love to hear about it.
Col. Guion S. Bluford Jr. After combat missions over Vietnam, Air Force pilot flew on to become America's first African American astronaut.
"Anything Is Possible": Petty Officer Carlos Hessler Coast Guard officer played poker with the Germans who held Cherbourg's fortress -- and won.
Army Division Bars Leaders from Bothering Their Soldiers After Work Hours Maj. Gen. David Doyle, commander of the Fort Carson, Colorado-based 4th Infantry Division, issued a memo last week barring...
Marine Corps Creates Billet to Keep Dual-Military Families Together During Stressful Moves The billet, which is called the dual-military coordinator, will act as a liaison between couples and their career monitors in...
Exposed to Agent Orange at US Bases, Veterans Face Cancer Without VA Compensation The Defense Department has publicly acknowledged that during the Vietnam War era it stored Agent Orange at the Naval...
Reports of Mediocre Disability Exams by VA Contractors Prompts Senator's Demand for Answers A prominent Democratic senator is demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs review the quality of its privatized...
A Group Aims to Rebuild Tun Tavern, Birthplace of the Marines, as a Tavern and Restaurant National Park Service rangers in the historic district field questions all day from visitors. One of the most-asked is:...