The skiing soldiers who revolutionized the out-of-doors | Vince Bzdek
Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division, stationed at Camp Hale near Leadville, ski uphill along the Continental Divide. The ...
You might be surprised why George Washington created our first military medal
In 1782, as the Revolutionary War was winding down and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington came up ...
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Remembering those who Climbed before us
After reaching the top of the mountain, a sense of humility, heritage, and legacy was felt by the Soldiers and community ...
Battle of Iwo Jima veterans honor 80th anniversary of famed World War II battle
One by one, with canes, walkers, and wheelchairs in tow, these veterans carefully navigated their way to the World War II ...
Nose Art: A Brief History Of The Personalized Painted Planes Of WW2
From Looney Toons characters to shark teeth to pinup models, nose art on aircraft has a storied history in air forces around ...
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The Army’s 10th Mountain Division, which trained in Colorado and helped defeat the Nazis, is celebrated this week
The division's history is honored this week across Colorado ski areas, including the 50th annual Ski-In Daze with descendants of the 10th Mountain Division, current military members and the National ...
How Did Dog Tags Get Their Name In The Military? (And Are They Still Used?)
Dog tags are an essential piece of military equipment to identify fallen servicemembers. Here's a brief history of their ...