Claire Lee Chennault and The Flying Tigers
Claire Lee Chennault, a U.S. major general who commanded the U.S. Army Air Forces in China during World War II, led the First American Volunteer Group, AKA the “Flying Tigers.”
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Richard Sherman
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Forces Veteran Richard Sherman, who flew a B-25 Mitchell with the Flying Tigers in China during World War II.
#VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corps Veteran Gregory “Pappy” Boyington
During National Native American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Gregory Boyington, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
Chinese-American WWII Veterans receive Congressional Gold Medal
Chinese-American World War II Veterans received a Congressional Gold Medal during a virtual ceremony Dec. 9 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Oliver Cellini
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Oliver Cellini, who is 107 years old and served as a pilot during World War II and Korea.
Chinese-American WWII Veterans receive Congressional Gold Medal
Five Chinese-American Veterans were recognized during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony celebrating their service at VA’s Central Office in Washington, D.C. The Veterans were selected to represent more than 20,000 Chinese Americans who served during World War II. The five honorees were: Elsie Chin Yuen Seetoo, who trained Chinese soldiers in India; Robert M. Lee was an engineer with the famous “Flying Tigers; James L. Eng served [...]
#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran James Howell Howard
In June 1944, Lt. Gen. Carl Spaatz presented James Howard with the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration.
Making a difference: Women Veterans share their stories
Among an archive comprising more than 100,000 stories, approximately 6,000 women speak to the crucial role of women in the armed forces.
