When World War II Marine Corps hero Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, who was based at Camp Pendleton, received the Medal of Honor, ...

Patrol torpedo boat PT-109 was built by the Electric Launch Company, now known as Elco Motor Yachts, headquartered in Bayonne, New Jersey. It was laid down on March 3, 1942, launched on June 20, 1942, ...

Join WECT as we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the people, places, and events that shaped black ...

“Guam: The Battle for an American Island in World War II,” is No. 8 on James Hallas’ well-regarded list of titles covering ...

The mass-produced Liberty ships that played a significant role in WWII eventually helped Greece become the world's leading ...

More than 7,000 Marines were killed and 20,000 wounded during the historic battle from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, when ...

80 years ago, American Marines won a costly victory on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima.

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum will host programming on Saturday 15 February 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM for the 80th Anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima and its impact on the ultimate victory ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed an order Monday restoring the name of a storied special operations forces base back to ...

This video showcases the hard-fought battle of the Marines in the Guadalcanal Campaign, starting on August 7, 1942.

Here is a look at the life of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator. Personal Birth date: ...

Boston Red Sox superstar Ted Williams is highlighted in this video. He is honored for his service as a U.S. Marine during both World War II and Korea.