Remembering D-Day: A closer look at one of WWII's most chaotic and pivotal battles
The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II. Here's what happened.
The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II. Here's what happened.
He was the first American to storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day
Col. Leonard Schroeder kept some very special boots in his Florida garage. He wore them the day he led the charge that drove the Nazis out of France.
Col. Leonard Schroeder kept some very special boots in his Florida garage. He wore them the day he led the charge that drove the Nazis out of France.
WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to honor D-Day on 79th anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China, US defense secretary says
“To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
“To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
Fort Bragg renamed Fort Liberty to remove Confederate namesake
Fort Bragg was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles.
Fort Bragg was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles.
Photos: Memorial Day events across north Georgia
While many spent Monday on vacations, cookouts, and at the pools, some took time to put the true meaning into the U.S. federal holiday.
While many spent Monday on vacations, cookouts, and at the pools, some took time to put the true meaning into the U.S. federal holiday.
Memorial Day: Chick-fil-A honors fallen service members with 'Missing Hero Table'
The Chick-fil-A in Covington posted a poignant tribute to those service members who are no longer able to come to the table on Monday.
The Chick-fil-A in Covington posted a poignant tribute to those service members who are no longer able to come to the table on Monday.
'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day
Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.
Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.
‘He’s home’: Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains return to Georgia
Army Pfc. Luther Herschel's resting place long remained a mystery. After nearly 73 years, he's finally home.
Army Pfc. Luther Herschel's resting place long remained a mystery. After nearly 73 years, he's finally home.
Memorial Day: 5 things to know about the holiday, including its controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
Kamala Harris welcomes West Point grads to 'unsettled world' in historic commencement speech
“It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where long-standing principles are at risk," Harris told the graduates.
“It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where long-standing principles are at risk," Harris told the graduates.
Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday
In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.
In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.
Top 10 travel destinations to honor the fallen on Memorial Day
The top destinations are based on the number of war memorials and veteran-owned businesses in each city.
The top destinations are based on the number of war memorials and veteran-owned businesses in each city.
Memorial Day 2023 deals for veterans and military members
Restaurants and shops are celebrating veterans and active duty members with a variety of deals and freebies.
Restaurants and shops are celebrating veterans and active duty members with a variety of deals and freebies.
Meet the American who won the Medal of Honor and was MIA in Korea for 73 years, Cpl. Luther Herschel Story
Finally found, the Georgia man fought for light over darkness — and on Memorial Day will be laid to rest with full military honors.
Finally found, the Georgia man fought for light over darkness — and on Memorial Day will be laid to rest with full military honors.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Biden to nominate history-making Air Force fighter pilot for next Joint Chiefs chairman
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.
Georgia Medal of Honor recipient missing for 73 years to be buried on Memorial Day
Luther H. Story was last seen in 1950 fighting off North Korean attackers so his fellow soldiers could get to safety. Now, almost 73 years later, the Georgia Army hero's remains will be laid to rest near his hometown.
Luther H. Story was last seen in 1950 fighting off North Korean attackers so his fellow soldiers could get to safety. Now, almost 73 years later, the Georgia Army hero's remains will be laid to rest near his hometown.
Government forcing Navy retirees to pay back up to $70K after system glitch
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.