The USS Missouri (BB-63), one of the four legendary Iowa-class battleships, is an icon of American naval might. -Many experts ...

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- At least three people were killed when a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed Wednesday at the airport in the capital, Mogadishu, ...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito said Wednesday that he will honour thousands of Japanese prisoners of World War II who were held under harsh conditions in Mongolia when he visits the country next week.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has announced plans to honor Japanese World War II prisoners during his visit to Mongolia next week ...

Look for the U.S. Marine who is one of an estimated four remaining survivors of the battle of Iwo Jima in the parade at noon ...

FUKUOKA, Japan - “Eighty years ago today, (my father, Lt. Kentaro Toji) was one of the executioners in an incident involving ...

He joined the Marines at 16, served as a Raider, and fought at Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal in World War II. Now, he just wants ...

Frank Wright was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima, and helped liberate Guam. Eight decades later, his birthday wish is to get 100,000 cards and letters.

Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish.

So far, he’s up to almost 200 cards just one week out, but he wants to read more kind words with his one birthday wish– ...

Turning the big 100, a World War II veteran in the California city of Lodi is celebrating his birthday with one wish.

Wright, a former corporal with the United States Marine Corps Raider Regiment, bravely fought in Iwo Jima and played a role ...