Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912. He was, and remains, a larger-than-life hero to me. "Pappy" Boyington was a fighter.

Author Sam Kleiner explores the untold stories of World War II’s famed Flying Tigers in a new book. Tacoma son Greg “Pappy” Boyington is featured in “The Flying Tigers”.

Under Pappy’s guidance, the Black Sheep Squadron became prolific at shooting down Japanese aircraft in the Solomon Islands, flying out of Vella Lavella. Though Boyington had come into ...

Gregory "Pappy" Boyington's last battle was tough, but he prevailed because fellow Marines had his back. A two-year fight to rename the airport in Boyington's hometown in honor of the troubled ...

Who was the real Pappy Boyington - a fearless leader or a reckless fighter? The commander of the Black Sheep Squadron was one of WWII’s most famous aces, but his story is even crazier than you ...

To some, Pappy Boyington was a rough-around-the-edges brawler and drinker, but to his men, he was an extraordinary pilot, skilled tactician, and a battle-tested leader.

Kevin Gonzalez called the latest donations from the family of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Gregory "Pappy" Boyington "a special treat to have in this community." "It is the sentiment of ...

Boyington was older than most of his men, so they called him “Pappy.” Boyington’s Corsair fighter, named Lulubelle, was shot down over the Pacific.

LIFESTYLE Jack Carr's take on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912: 'Larger-than-life hero to me' Bestselling author of upcoming ‘Targeted’ nonfiction series reflects on ...