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On this Memorial Day, we look beyond the ink and paper of military records to honor the individuals they represent. Our mission has always been to document the brave, but today, we simply offer our gratitude. Freedom is never free.

Most people think of the Civil War as a battle between the North and the South. But did you know that more than 100 soldiers from the Kingdom of Hawaii served, despite King Kamehameha IV declaring neutrality? Learn more on our blog: f3.social/6yds

We've just added 2 million new Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards to Fold3! These cards come from Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and South Carolina. Explore the new draft cards here: f3.social/6y9g

Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership this Memorial Day weekend! f3.social/6ydu

WWI ace Maj. Raoul Lufbery was lost 108 years ago this month. Serving both France & the US, he logged 17+ victories and became a legend of the Lafayette Escadrille. He died in combat in May 1918, jumping from his burning plane: f3.social/6ydq

Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership this Memorial Day weekend! f3.social/6ydu

Amazing news! We've just added 5 more states to our collection of Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards. Learn which states on our blog: f3.social/6ydt

Can you imagine a document containing 164 pages of details about your ancestor's military service in the War of 1812 and family records? That's exactly what this pension record contains. We are nearing the finish line of digitizing War of 1812 pension records. Check out the FREE collection here: f3.social/6xyt

On May 15, 1942, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs) was established. The bill, signed by President Roosevelt, allowed women to serve in the Army in non-nursing roles for the first time. f3.social/6ydp

In 1969, Maj. Kern Dunagan was the man who refused to quit. Wounded multiple times over a 48-hour battle in Vietnam, he rescued wounded soldiers and refused medical help until his entire unit was accounted for. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor: f3.social/6ydo

After 85 years, US Navy Seaman Paul E. Newman is finally home. Lost aboard the USS West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was recently identified via DNA technology. Today, Newman will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery: f3.social/6ydn

This photo captures a rare moment of peace in May 1945. These are the men of the 386th Bomb Group participating in a Mother's Day parade in Belgium. This was just five days after V-E Day, and these soldiers marched to honor the mothers who waited for them to come home. Happy Mother's Day to mothers who serve, and mothers who inspire service: f3.social/6ydk

Zoom in to check out this amazing church. The Poplar Grove Church in Petersburg was a log church built by the 50th NY Volunteers during the Civil War. One newspaper article described the builders as "men of architectural taste." The church was torn down in 1868 after deteriorating: f3.social/6ydl

On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat sank the RMS Lusitania. Nearly 1,200 died (including 128 Americans), sparking outrage. The incident turned public opinion against Germany, and U-boat attacks were a primary reason America entered the war two years later. f3.social/6ydj

WWII heavily impacted the global sugar supply chain. This created shortages, and the government implemented sugar rationing to ensure everyone had access to this essential ingredient. Pictured here is a WWII sugar purchase certificate: f3.social/6ydi

The Battle of the Coral Sea began 84 years ago today. This was the first battle fought in which participating ships neither saw nor fired upon each other. Rather, the battle was fought entirely by carrier-based aircraft. Learn more on our blog: f3.social/6ydm

On May 3, 1863, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson was mistakenly shot by his own troops. His left arm was severely wounded, requiring it to be amputated. Jackson languished before dying on May 10, 1863, eight days after he was shot: f3.social/6ydh

Want to take a trip back in time? Spend a few minutes reading through the Revolutionary War pension file of Aaron Burr. It's easy with handwriting recognition technology that lets you transcribe his first-hand account through 200-year-old letters: f3.social/6ydf

When the 70th Infantry Division liberated Dachau on 4/29/1945, they encountered scenes so horrific that their official unit history claimed "no words or pictures" could ever truly capture the impact. Read the raw, firsthand accounts here: f3.social/6yde

Do you have ancestors from Arkansas? We've added a new collection of Arkansas WWI Discharge Records. Learn more on our blog: f3.social/6ydg