Army ArtiFACTS – Episode 1 – National Vietnam War Museum
The Army Historical Foundation interviews the Communications Director for The National Vietnam War Museum.
Soldier – Albert C. Johnson
Albert Clinton Johnson – the man who would become the first African American colonel in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
From a Teenager in China to an Army Lawyer in America: The Remarkable Career of Judge Advocate General John L. Fugh
Written By: Fred L. Borch While many soldiers can claim to have “remarkable” careers, few match the achievements in uniform of John Liu Fugh. Born in Beijing, China, in 1934, […]
What Really Happened on 16 March 1968? What Lessons Have Been Learned? A Look at the My Lai Incident Fifty Years Later
Written By: Fred L. Borch On 16 March 1968—fifty years ago—First Lieutenant William L. “Rusty” Calley, Jr., and his platoon murdered at least 300 Vietnamese civilians (and perhaps as many […]
Museum Spotlight: Soldier’s Load: The Things They Carried
While each gallery within the Fighting for the Nation Galleries will be unique, telling the stories of the specific conflicts of the time periods they represent, a number of features […]
Witness to Captivity: SSGT Jon Cavaiani’s POW Pajamas
Written By: Jimmy Price On June 5, 1971, Staff Sergeant Jon Cavaiani of the U.S. Army’s Special Forces was shot in the back, peppered with over thirty pieces of shrapnel, […]
The 505th Infantry Regiment
Written By: Nicholas C. Welsh Throughout its long and storied history, the 505th Infantry Regiment has maintained a proud legacy within the U.S. Army and upheld the fighting spirit established […]
The 199th Infantry Brigade
Written By: Patrick Feng The 199th Infantry Brigade is most notable for its participation in combat operations during the Vietnam War. However, the brigade’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company traces its […]
Company D, 151st Infantry (The Indiana Rangers)
Written By: Megan Johnson The Army National Guard (ARNG) is the oldest component of the U.S. armed forces. As early as 1607, militia companies were formed shortly after the establishment […]
187th Infantry Regiment
Originally organized as a glider infantry unit in World War II, the 187th Infantry Regiment fought in the Korean War as part of an airborne regimental combat team. Later, in […]
