One of their units was the famous “Lost Battalion,” which is where Lost Battalion Hall in Rego Park got its name.

As a wider war with Russia loomed last winter, the Ukrainian government scrambled to expand its army. It was a messy process. One obscure territorial formation, the 6th Separate Rifle Battalion, ...

Nov. 11—GRAND FORKS — Edward L. Olson was 24 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army in the spring of 1942, committing himself to service in the nation's epic military campaign against Germany and Japan.

A powerful new war film, The Six Triple Eight, sheds light on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black, all-female unit stationed in Europe during WWII. Their mission?

The oldest living member of a trailblazing World War II battalion of Black women has been awarded Congress’ highest honor for civilians. Romay Davis, who served in the motor pool of the 6888th Central ...

February is Black History Month and syracuse.com is telling several forgotten stories of the Black experience from the Syracuse’s and Central New York’s past. If you know of one and want to share, ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Amphibious Construction Battalion Two is set to retire March 31. The battalion was introduced into the Navy in 1943, in response to the need for uniformed sailors trained ...