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A 1,900-year-old decorated bowl found on a Spanish farm appears to commemorate a Roman soldier's service at Hadrian's Wall in northern England. The colorful keepsake offers a touching glimpse into how ancient soldiers treasured memories of their service, just like we collect souvenirs today.
Over 800 Torres Strait Islander men enlisted in WWII despite being denied citizenship, voting rights, and equal pay. Their battalion remains the highest enlistment rate per capita in Commonwealth history.
When Nehchal Singh discovered his great-grandfather's WWI medals in Melbourne, he uncovered a hidden chapter of Australian military history. Indian soldiers not only served as ANZACs despite racist laws, but left a lasting legacy on every uniform marched on ANZAC Day.
Archaeologists at Dry Tortugas National Park discovered the burial site of Pvt. George Tupper, an Army private who died of yellow fever in 1873. He's the only known service member buried within Fort Jefferson's historic walls.
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Archaeologists discovered the original burial site of George Tupper, a 22-year-old soldier who died of yellow fever in 1873 at a remote island fort. His grave was found during a routine survey at what is now Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles west of Key West.
In what officials are calling one of the most daring rescue operations in military history, the US successfully recovered two F-15 pilots trapped deep in Iranian territory. The missions required dozens of aircraft and showcase extraordinary courage under fire.
A downed fighter pilot was rescued from deep inside Iranian territory in what military officials are calling one of the most dramatic search and rescue operations in recent American military history. Both crew members from the F-15 Strike Eagle are now safe after being shot down during combat operations.
A World War Two officer from Kent has finally been identified and honored after researchers discovered his unmarked grave in France. For more than eight decades, 2nd Lt Ronald Douglas Elmer Speed's family could only wonder where he rested.
Volunteers discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman military camp perched 7,000 feet up in the Swiss Alps, complete with weapons and fortifications. The find reveals how ancient soldiers conquered mountain heights most modern armies would avoid.
Colonel Nicole Malachowski became the first woman to fly with the elite Thunderbirds after training for a dream that was illegal when she first announced it in sixth grade. Her custom helmet now inspires visitors at the Smithsonian.
A British dentist finally located his great-grandfather's grave in India after 119 years of family searching. The discovery came through a newspaper article about another long-lost grave at the same cemetery.