By April 1945, the war in Europe had ended with Allied victory, but the Pacific theater was yet to see its deadliest days. The final land battle of World War II took place a mere 350 miles from ...

The Battle of Iwo Jima raged between the US Marines and Navy, and the Imperial Japanese Army. Tasked with capturing the ...

The USS Enterprise (CV-6), an aircraft carrier, was the most decorated American naval vessel to fight in World War II and ...

Two United Airlines pilots are working to take two WWII veterans to the Philippines to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Manila.

The remains of a Marine who died fighting in the Pacific Theater during World War II were buried with honors ... Robert Van Heck, who died taking part in the Battle of Tarawa over the Gilbert ...

Steve Guttenberg Battles Pacific Palisades Fire, Helps Clear Roads for Crews and Evacuees: ‘Get Your Loved Ones and Get Out’ Jack Dunn January 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM ...

who served during World War II. He was among the dwindling number of veterans who witnessed firsthand the fierce naval battles of the Pacific Theater and the war's final months.

Albert “Hank” Sturgess Jr. earned nine battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation for his bravery while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.