The US Navy At Manila – May 1, 1898
The US Navy destroyed the Spanish squadron at Manila on this day.
This Marine Had His Mother’s Name Engraved On His Medal Of Honor In Place Of His Own
On this day in 1968, Captain Jay Vargas was commanding Company G, 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines. He led his Marines in an attack on a fortified village, Dai Do, held by the North Vietnamese, near Dong Ha. When parts of his company were pinned down, Vargas led his reserve platoon to their relief and inspired the Marines to renew their … Read More
George Washington Sworn In As First President
This is a day early, but always appropriate to honor and remember the greatest American of all time, our first president, sworn in 234 years ago tomorrow.
Presley O’Bannon & His Marines Storm Derna, Tripoli
United States Marines under the command of PRESLEY O’BANNON stormed the city of Derna in Libya, in the first land battle by the United States on a foreign shore after the Revolution. A legendary band of Marines, honor and remember them!
Michael Estocin Medal of Honor
Honor and remember Michael Estocin, who earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions over Vietnam in April 1967.
Brad Hoelscher Shoots Down A Me-262 German Jet
USAAF P-51D fighter pilot Brad Hoelscher shot down a German Me-262 jet on this day. Hoelscher was shot down himself moments later. Bailing out of his plane, he evaded capture for two weeks before the end of the War. He later flew over Korea and Vietnam. Honor and remember him!
