As USS Arizona burned on December 7, 1941, Lt. Commander Fuqua displayed true courage under fire.

Medal of Honor recipient, native son and hero of the Philippines, Jose Calugas went “beyond the call of duty” during the Battle of Bataan.

Mexican-born Jose Lopez earned America’s highest military honor for his heroic one- man stand during the Battle of the Bulge.

New Orleans born Major General Joe Collins led the US Army's VII Corps in Europe, battling German forces from Normandy to the Elbe River.

World War II wasn't just a man's war—350,000 American women answered the call and served their country.