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On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and propelled the nation into World War II. Source: www.war.gov

Who will “sing second” this year? See how much you know about one of the oldest college football rivalries. Source: www.war.gov

Test your knowledge about the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that took American lives and led the United States into World War II. Source: www.war.gov

Maryland had four delegates to the Second Continental Congress, which adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Charles Carroll had the most to lose.  Source: www.war.gov

After the 9/11 attacks, watching from the tarmac was no longer enough for Army Lt. Col. Julie Kendrick. She traded in her airline uniform for camouflage — stepping forward to enlist as a unit supply specialist and to fuel the fight from the front lines. Source: www.war.gov

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the National Museum of the United States Army opened an exhibit that chronicles what the Army and the Army Corps of Engineers did in the minutes, days and months following the tragedy to help the nation rebuild. Source: www.war.gov

For some, remembering 9/11 means passing the stories of that day from one generation to the next. For others like Army 1st Sgt. Robert Henderson, it means answering the call to serve as a soldier, police officer, firefighter or other first responder. Source: www.war.gov

Air Force Capt. Hanna Born is on a personal mission to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by running 2,977 miles — one mile for each person killed that day. Source: www.war.gov

Four unassuming memorials offer daily reminders of 9/11 at and around Fort Knox, Ky. Source: www.war.gov

The Pentagon quickly rebuilt after the traumatic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and an important addition to the grounds is the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial honoring those who were lost. Source: www.war.gov