Military History

Among the many historical items kept by the Coast Guard Historian’s Office is a copy of one of the most reproduced...

Historian Rob Citino describes the most perilous jobs American troops performed to help make D-Day a WWII turning point.

From basic training through his part in the Nuremberg trials, Capt. Charles Roland shares his exploits during World War II.

Ethan Morse served with the 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He describes what life...

I give you the stormer of beaches, the climber of mountains, the 60-horsepower smoke wagon, the World War 4x4 -- the...

When Marlon Green applied to Continental Airlines in 1957, he didn't put his race on the application.

The difference between lying in state and lying in honor is really just dependent on who is being honored, and there are no...

No burnouts, no booze – but still one of the most important motorcycle rallies of all time.

In late 1924, a rare opportunity presented itself to Gutzon Borglum.

The Allied forces of World War II were more than ready to accept a Nazi surrender, but when they realized they might have...