American Heroes Blog

Beyond the Call of Duty: The Heroic Sacrifice of Oscar P. Austin

Beyond the Call of Duty: The Heroic Sacrifice o...

In the heart of Vietnam’s unforgiving battlefield, a young Marine named Oscar Palmer Austin displayed heroism so profound that it defied the instinct for self-preservation. At just 21 years old,...

Beyond the Call of Duty: The Heroic Sacrifice o...

In the heart of Vietnam’s unforgiving battlefield, a young Marine named Oscar Palmer Austin displayed heroism so profound that it defied the instinct for self-preservation. At just 21 years old,...

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Remembering Specialist Daniel D. Fernández

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Remembering Specialist ...

n the annals of American military history, stories of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness are often told — but few embody these virtues as profoundly as Specialist Daniel D. Fernández. A...

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Remembering Specialist ...

n the annals of American military history, stories of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness are often told — but few embody these virtues as profoundly as Specialist Daniel D. Fernández. A...

Glenn H. English Jr.: A Soldier’s Final Act of Bravery

Glenn H. English Jr.: A Soldier’s Final Act of ...

Glenn Harry English Jr. stands among the bravest soldiers of the Vietnam War, a man whose courage and selflessness earned him the United States military’s highest decoration—the Medal of Honor....

Glenn H. English Jr.: A Soldier’s Final Act of ...

Glenn Harry English Jr. stands among the bravest soldiers of the Vietnam War, a man whose courage and selflessness earned him the United States military’s highest decoration—the Medal of Honor....

The Selfless Sacrifice of James William Fous

The Selfless Sacrifice of James William Fous

Some heroes are remembered not because of the years they lived, but because of the selfless way they chose to leave this world. James William Fous was only 21 years...

The Selfless Sacrifice of James William Fous

Some heroes are remembered not because of the years they lived, but because of the selfless way they chose to leave this world. James William Fous was only 21 years...

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...