Heroes are those who embrace the challenge of leadership.

Jake Allexx earned the Medal of Honor during the First World War, when he took command of his platoon after his platoon leader was killed, and rallied his soldiers to destroy a German machine gun nest, personally killing five Germans with his rifle butt. Honor and remember!

Marine land on Guam, starting the weeks long campaign to liberate the island.

Nathanael Greene, hero of the American Revolution, born on this day.

William Thompson earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership and sacrifice on this day during the Korean War. Honor him by remembering him.