Veterans Day

On November 15, 2004, Sgt. Rafael Peralta died while fighting to secure a key insurgent stronghold in Iraq. Watch Peralta's extraordinary journey from Tijuana, Mexico to the line of fire.

After the Vietnam War, thousands of U.S. soldiers' lost dog tags were sold at Vietnamese markets and souvenir stands. Since 2001, Bob and Ann McMahon have been on a mission to return the tags to their owners.

African-Americans have fought bravely for America throughout our history, but until recently did not receive their deserved commendations. Explore the issues surrounding the delayed acknowledgement of these heroes.

Learn the dramatic story of the illustrious First Division of the U.S. Army - called the Big Red One because of the red numeral "1" on its uniforms' shoulders - from its organization in 1917 through the present day.

Only nine men in all history have worn five stars for the United States, and all served during World War II. Examine how their great weaknesses and strengths of character meshed with genius and guts to win the war.

Older than the United States itself, the National Guard protects America at home and abroad during war, flood, fire, riots, and now terrorism.

From its beginnings after the American Revolution to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, we see why the law enforcement officers of U.S. Customs are considered "America's Gatekeepers."

Private Eugene B. Sledge spent four months engaged in close combat with the Japanese. Years later, his book about the conflict would be hailed as the finest account of an enlisted man's war ever written.

JFK called their trademark beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom." Explore the history of these "Quiet Professionals," as commandos and instructors.

Although largely forgotten by history, nearly 2,000 African Americans were among the troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy. For the first time ever, seven of these forgotten heroes tell their stories.