Leonard Charles Groeger was among three from Northampton County who died on Omaha Beach fighting for the 1st Infantry Division. Photos of the other two fallen heroes, Franklin G. Sullivan and John C.

More than 80 years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied troops launched a bold assault on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking a decisive turning point in World War II.

Tonawanda’s John B. Long, 98, was one of 11 honored May 25 for their service in the Second World War, in a program marking ...

The D-Day generation is smaller in number than ever but back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 ...

World War II veterans, now mostly centenarians, have returned with the same message they fought for then: Freedom is worth ...

A small town in Normandy, France, is honoring the sacrifice of the 28th Division this weekend. Nine soldiers were killed in ...

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Fort Riley, KS – This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and in honor of this the 1st events like the Derby. “It was an honor to be the first active duty horse detachment to ...

Five hundred New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division were saluted on ...

The uniform that hit the beaches of Normandy still echoes through history. In this tribute to the brave soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, I set out to recreate their iconic D-Day uniform—piece by ...

From rifles and rations to dog tags and determination, the US 83rd Infantry Division marched through Europe with everything they needed on their backs. In this deep dive into 1945, we unpack the ...