WWII Vet Claimed He Was 'Just in the Band,' Then Family Checked His Medals
Leonard F Pryor's medals "were passed to me a few years ago, as his namesake," his great-grandson Leonard Lawson told Newsweek.
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P-38 Lightning: The Backbone of America’s World War II Air Force
In the Pacific Theater, P-38s downed over 1,800 Japanese aircraft, and more than 100 P-38 pilots became “aces.” ...
WWII veteran who served European, Pacific theaters to celebrate 100th birthday in Tenino
Many who join the U.S. Navy often cite their desire to sail around the world as motivation. For James "Jim" Gardner, who ...
USAF restores WWII airbase that launched nuclear bombs on Japan to counter China
The US Air Force restores North Field Airbase, the WWII launch site for the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombings, to ...
One of the best WW2 series is streaming on NOW TV
Journey through the blood-soaked shores of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in The Pacific, a war drama that intertwines personal ...
National Museum of the Pacific War named a top 10 history museum by USA Today for 2025
The National Museum of the Pacific War just announced its recognition for being among USA Today’s top 10 history museums in ...
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National Museum of the Pacific War earns honor as one of 10 Best History Museums
The National Museum of the Pacific War is among USA Today’s top 10 history museums in the nation, as highlighted in the 2025 ...
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Bridges: Texan-led Flying Tigers played major role in WWII Pacific Theater
The Flying Tigers were one of the first American air units to fight the Japanese as World War II began. A gruff Texas native, Claire Chennault, organized the volunteer force in the months before ...
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Local WWII veteran, war hero, celebrates 100th birthday
Richard Reardon, a veteran who served his country during World War II, serving as a part of the 245th Port Company in the ...