John Wardell, 99, as he and U.S. Army Ranger veterans from World War II were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal on ...

During World War II, more than 11 million soldiers served in the Army. Only one small unit could count among its ranks three European royals, sons of the last Austro-Hungarian Hapsburg emperor.

About 350,000 American women served in uniform during World War II. Sign Up for Our Ideas Newsletter POV. Subscribe ... Ahn was one of the few Asian American women who rose up in the military ranks.

On Dec. 20, World War II veteran Regina Benson celebrated her 105th birthday in Virginia. Benson’s life, filled with love, service and devotion continues to inspire those around her.