As a boy on the streets of Raritan, N.J., John Basilone used to run alongside the Italian peddlers’ carts, shouting at the top of his voice, “Any vegetables today, lady?” John was a lively boy; he had ...

As a boy on the streets of Raritan, N.J., John Basilone used to run alongside the Italian peddlers’ carts, shouting at the top of his voice, “Any vegetables today, lady?” John was a lively ...

The Little Italy Association of San Diego approached Jon to create a bronze bust of John Basilone, a highly decorated WWII Marine Corps hero. It is the centerpiece of the Piazza Basilone at the ...

The United States military has produced some incredible machine guns throughout history, but worldwide, the machine gun has ...

John Basilone. But recipients often don’t stay out of combat roles long. Sandy said many who survive the action for which they receive the Medal end up gravely wounded or killed later in the ...

John Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism during the Battle of Guadalcanal, where he single-handedly held off an enemy attack. He was later killed in action during the Battle of ...

Two of Portland's own recently completed an incredible accomplishment on Parris Island, SC. Connor Cross and Devin Cook both ...