The Japanese aerial assault begins, raining bombs down on Midway Island. Captain Matt Garth (Charlton Heston) and the American defenders brace for the impact, returning fire with anti-aircraft guns as ...

The remains of Navy Seaman 1st Class Wayne E. Newton, who was killed during World War II, have been identified and a burial ...

This remote South Pacific island was home to one of the least necessary battles of World War II. But these days, Peleliu in ...

Dave LeClair of Rochester served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1978 and now volunteers extensively in retirement.

Guam’s vast logistics infrastructure makes it the keystone for any military operation in the Pacific — and a prime target for China. By David Roza Published Apr 16, 2026 8:00 AM EDT Add Task & Purpose ...

The Midway Village Museum in Rockford is bringing back its annual World War I Days event, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the Great War firsthand. Scheduled for April 11 ...

The Japanese air fleet launches its devastating first strike against the Midway atoll, raining fire down on the airstrips and defenses. Get your Playback Pick! Watch Midway here: ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island, a military gambit that experts say would risk American ...

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman warned Sunday that sending U.S. troops to Iran’s Kharg Island would be "extremely risky," exposing American forces to possible missile and drone attacks. "It's ...

Though only a few miles in length, Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf is attracting outsized attention for its strategic importance as the U.S.-Israel war on Iran approaches its one-month mark. The ...

Even as US President Donald Trump speaks of “winding down” military action against Iran, there is increasing discussion of using the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), centered on the huge ...