In her book, "Voices From Vietnam," author Charlene Edwards takes an intimate look at the battle scars still haunting Vietnamese and U.S. troops.

Fred Fruehan did not hesitate to enlist in WWI, although he would rather have stayed in Pennsylvania and married his sweetheart, Caroline. But as Fred told us, all involved felt that duty to his country came first.

The man who pioneered bariatric surgery may have made a much bigger impact on the world in his youth - he was part of the D-Day invasion.

Today, the Korean conflict is considered the "forgotten war." It began just five years after the end of World War II and has been overshadowed by the Vietnam War. One of many forgotten heroes was Phillip Kulbes, who received a Silver Star for his bravery.

After 40 years, many of the wounds are as fresh as they ever were for Vietnam vets. Many still find it difficult to talk about, but their powerful stories are more relevant than ever.

In Africa, journalist Ian Stewart wanted to share stories from the war, but he ended up becoming the story himself.

The GB gang meets with fellow Internet entrepreneur Ted Murphy to swap war stories and share some secrets of success.

Many of us have been touched by the war in the Gulf. Imagine how many more were affected by WWII. Veterans of that war are dying off at a rate of 1,100 a day. Take a moment to watch one vet tell his story.

Leo Dean boldly jumps where few his age have dared -- out of a soaring airplane.

The GB gang meets up with another Internet startup to swap war stories and compare wounds. Why does the camera concern them? Doesn't everybody record their every move?

At 89, he's witnessed some of the biggest moments in history, and now he's using his life experiences to create a world of political satire.

This week, America pauses to honor the men and women who have served so bravely and selflessly to guarantee all Americans enjoy the rights and freedoms our founders imagined.

Every day and in every country, men and women put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Growing Bolder wants to say a sincere thank you to members of the military, their families, and the organizations that dedicate themselves to protecting freedom.

Born in 1901, he not only survived WWI, but he also survived 3 years as a POW in WWII. Watch him recount his experiences and explain why he's not surprised to be living at 108 years old.

He is the world's foremost authority on America's conflicts from our individual soldiers' points of view.

Born: Nov. 30, 1874
Died: Jan. 24, 1965
An English statesman best known as the Prime Minister who led England during World War II.

The most effective, devastating and romanticized aircraft of WWII was the B-17. Countless books and movies dramatize the Flying Fortress and the 10-men crews that flew them. Here is a chance to take a rare flight in the plane that ruled the skies.

Meet the director and star of "The Way We Get By," one of the most poignant documentaries to tackle the far-reaching impacts of war.

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2. On this day in 1945, Japan formally surrendered, ending World War II. Today's birthdays include actor Mark Harmon who turns 57.

Today is Monday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2009. Today's birthdays include Easy Rider Peter Fonda who turns 69. Our picture of the day is the most reproduced image in the history of photography.

Born: May 16, 1912
Died: Oct. 31, 2008
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and broadcaster best known for his series of oral histories.

Today is Monday, Dec. 8, the 343rd day of 2008. On this day in 1980, John Lennon was shot to death by a deranged fan. Birthdays include actresses Terri Hatcher who turns 44 and Kim Basinger who turns 55.

Born: March 14, 1879
Died: April 18, 1955
A German-born theoretical physicist of profound genius who is widely regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century.

World-famous performance artist Rachel Rosenthal is proving that creativity has no age limits.

Born: Dec, 25, 1821
Died: April 12, 1912
A pioneering founder of the American Red Cross and as a nurse who tended to wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields.

As dawn broke on June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in the largest single-day beach invasion in history

Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998.

Born: Dec. 31, 1908
Died: Sept. 20, 2005
A survivor of the Nazi death camps who dedicated his life to tracking down fugitive Nazi's and fighting prejudice against all people.

Born: August 4, 1920
Groundbreaking female journalist and bestselling author. Thomas has covered every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy.