American Heroes Blog

James Stockdale: A Life of Heroism and Integrity

James Stockdale: A Life of Heroism and Integrity

James Bond Stockdale was a United States Navy vice admiral, aviator, and one of the most remarkable figures of the Vietnam War era. He earned the Medal of Honor for...

James Stockdale: A Life of Heroism and Integrity

James Bond Stockdale was a United States Navy vice admiral, aviator, and one of the most remarkable figures of the Vietnam War era. He earned the Medal of Honor for...

The Extraordinary Life and Heroism of Charles Kettles

The Extraordinary Life and Heroism of Charles K...

Charles Seymour Kettles (January 9, 1930 – January 21, 2019) was a true American hero, a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel whose bravery on the battlefield earned him the nation’s highest...

The Extraordinary Life and Heroism of Charles K...

Charles Seymour Kettles (January 9, 1930 – January 21, 2019) was a true American hero, a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel whose bravery on the battlefield earned him the nation’s highest...

John Kelvin Koelsch: A Path of Courage and Commitment

John Kelvin Koelsch: A Path of Courage and Comm...

John Kelvin Koelsch, a remarkable figure in military history, is remembered for his unparalleled bravery during the Korean War. Born on December 22, 1923, in London, Koelsch was a United...

John Kelvin Koelsch: A Path of Courage and Comm...

John Kelvin Koelsch, a remarkable figure in military history, is remembered for his unparalleled bravery during the Korean War. Born on December 22, 1923, in London, Koelsch was a United...

Harold A. Fritz: A Hero’s Journey from Soldier to Lifelong Advocate

Harold A. Fritz: A Hero’s Journey from Soldier ...

Harold Arthur “Hal” Fritz, born on February 21, 1944, is a retired U.S. Army officer who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War....

Harold A. Fritz: A Hero’s Journey from Soldier ...

Harold Arthur “Hal” Fritz, born on February 21, 1944, is a retired U.S. Army officer who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War....

Eileen Collins: Trailblazing the Skies and Space

Eileen Collins: Trailblazing the Skies and Space

Eileen Marie Collins is a trailblazing American astronaut and United States Air Force (USAF) colonel whose career broke barriers for women in aviation and space exploration. As the first woman...

Eileen Collins: Trailblazing the Skies and Space

Eileen Marie Collins is a trailblazing American astronaut and United States Air Force (USAF) colonel whose career broke barriers for women in aviation and space exploration. As the first woman...

Jason Dunham: A Legacy of Selfless Valor

Jason Dunham: A Legacy of Selfless Valor

Corporal Jason Lee Dunham exemplified the ultimate sacrifice and selflessness, earning a place among the heroes of the United States Marine Corps. Born on November 10, 1981, in Scio, New...

Jason Dunham: A Legacy of Selfless Valor

Corporal Jason Lee Dunham exemplified the ultimate sacrifice and selflessness, earning a place among the heroes of the United States Marine Corps. Born on November 10, 1981, in Scio, New...