African-Americans in Military History: Breaking Barriers

February 18, 2015, 11:31 am

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The Department of Defense joins the nation in celebration of National African American History Month, observed during February.
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Slainte! Celebrating the Irish Brigade’s Contributions to America

March 17, 2015, 12:50 pm

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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are an American tradition for anyone with Irish roots, but here's something you may not know about the Irish during the Civil War.
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4 Major Military Events That Happened On Christmas

December 24, 2015, 6:30 am

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While Christmas is a big holiday, it's often been a time of battle for U.S. troops. Here are 4 big American military moments that took place on Dec. 25.
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It’s All Perspective: Military Life Now Vs. During the Civil War

June 30, 2016, 9:46 am

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This weekend marks the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, where conditions for survival weren’t nearly the same as they are now.
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8 Interesting Facts About the Battle of Gettysburg

July 1, 2016, 8:50 am

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Consider yourself a history fan? See if you know these tidbits of info about the Battle of Gettysburg.
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How Military Efforts Helped Bring About Thanksgiving

November 22, 2016, 11:00 am

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Thanksgiving is a centuries-old American tradition, but it wasn't an annual event at first. The military kind of helped make it so.
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First African-American MoH Recipient Protected U.S. Flag at All Costs

February 5, 2017, 4:00 pm

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Civil War Army Sgt. William Carney knew how important the Union flag was, so when he went to battle, its protection came before his own life.
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Only Female MoH Recipient Was Pioneer for Women

March 5, 2017, 4:00 pm

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Out of the 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients, only one was a woman. Here’s the story of Civil War Dr. Mary Walker.
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Civil War Corporal Earned 1st Marine Corps Medal of Honor

June 4, 2017, 4:00 pm

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It’s the first of the month, so we’re highlighting another “first” -- the first Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, Civil War veteran Cpl. John Mackie.
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Army Corps of Engineers’ 1st MoH Recipient Earned it for Years of Service

October 29, 2017, 4:00 pm

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Only two men ever received the Medal of Honor for years of service instead of one single action. Civil War vet Frederick Gerber was one of them.
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