American Heroes Blog

Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner: A Beacon for Women in Aviation

Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner: A Beacon for W...

Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner was a trailblazer in military aviation history. Born on April 2, 1953, and passing on January 24, 2019, she became one of the first six women...

Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner: A Beacon for W...

Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner was a trailblazer in military aviation history. Born on April 2, 1953, and passing on January 24, 2019, she became one of the first six women...

Unyielding Courage: The Legacy of Corporal Larry L. Maxam

Unyielding Courage: The Legacy of Corporal Larr...

Larry Leonard Maxam’s story is one of extraordinary bravery, sacrifice, and devotion to duty. As a young United States Marine, he gave his life in the Vietnam War, defending his...

Unyielding Courage: The Legacy of Corporal Larr...

Larry Leonard Maxam’s story is one of extraordinary bravery, sacrifice, and devotion to duty. As a young United States Marine, he gave his life in the Vietnam War, defending his...

One Man’s Courage, A Nation’s Gratitude: Remembering Allan J. Kellogg Jr.

One Man’s Courage, A Nation’s Gratitude: Rememb...

Allan Jay Kellogg Jr. is a name etched in the annals of American military history—a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to his fellow Marines. A retired sergeant major...

One Man’s Courage, A Nation’s Gratitude: Rememb...

Allan Jay Kellogg Jr. is a name etched in the annals of American military history—a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to his fellow Marines. A retired sergeant major...

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Remembering Major Louis J. Sebille

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Remembering Major Louis...

In the annals of American military history, few names evoke the raw courage and selfless sacrifice embodied by Major Louis J. Sebille. A World War II and Korean War veteran,...

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Remembering Major Louis...

In the annals of American military history, few names evoke the raw courage and selfless sacrifice embodied by Major Louis J. Sebille. A World War II and Korean War veteran,...

Joe Hooper: Valor Beyond Measure in the Vietnam War

Joe Hooper: Valor Beyond Measure in the Vietnam...

Joe Ronnie Hooper remains one of the most decorated American combat soldiers in history, a figure whose battlefield courage defied belief. Earning the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism...

Joe Hooper: Valor Beyond Measure in the Vietnam...

Joe Ronnie Hooper remains one of the most decorated American combat soldiers in history, a figure whose battlefield courage defied belief. Earning the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism...

Anchored in Excellence: Admiral Michelle Howard’s Naval Legacy

Anchored in Excellence: Admiral Michelle Howard...

Admiral Michelle Janine Howard’s legacy is a testament to courage, perseverance, and history-making leadership. As the first African-American woman to command a U.S. Navy ship and the first woman to...

Anchored in Excellence: Admiral Michelle Howard...

Admiral Michelle Janine Howard’s legacy is a testament to courage, perseverance, and history-making leadership. As the first African-American woman to command a U.S. Navy ship and the first woman to...