In 452 CE, Attila the Hun invaded Italy. Cities in the north were devastated—Aquileia’s fall echoed like a warning across the empire—and panic spread as Attila’s forces moved deeper into the peninsula. Rome feared the worst. The Western Empire was weak, its armies stretched thin, and its politics fractured. This was the moment when diplomacy wasn’t a “soft option.” It was the only option. So a Roman delegation rode out to meet Attila. At its head was Pope Leo I—later remembered as “Leo the Great

CAMP STONEMAN, PITTSBURG'S HISTORY: It has been 65 years since Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg has been opened. We are looking for volunteers to help plan a special celebration to remember and honor the American Soldiers who came through the military base. Join us on Tuesday, March 5th at 6 p.m. at 65 Civic Avenue for the kick-off meeting with your City Council Member’s Merl Craft and Shanelle Scales-Preston. The Camp Stoneman 65th Anniversary celebration will be held at Small World Park on August 31

4.5K views · 179 reactions | During the Vietnam War, Camp Pendleton hosted "Silver Lance," an exercise that brought together more than 20,000 Sailors, 25,000 Marines and 60 ships to train in every facet of Naval and amphibious warfare. #CampPen75 | Camp Pendleton | Facebook

US Army Sgt Gary Beikirch: Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient During the brutal defense of Camp Dak Seang, Sgt. Gary Beikirch ran into withering enemy fire again and again, not to fight, but to save lives. As enemy mortars and gunfire rained down, he treated the wounded and carried them to safety. Even after being seriously wounded, he refused care and continued to rescue others, dragging a dying Vietnamese soldier while giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wounded a second time, he collapsed