Army Leaves Soldier With Big Bills After Heart Attack During PFT
“As we were doing the pushups I got 15 in, and I noticed that it was a lot harder for me to do pushups than it ever has been.” “So […]
Caring Volunteers Help Army Vet Living Without Water, Electricity
“I can’t believe he’s been living like this,” Americorps volunteer Emily Dolin told Bill Capo, action reporter from 4WWL in New Orleans. “I can’t believe that people have survived living […]
U.S. Navy Jet Painted Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Over the years, the United States Navy has proven to be a dominant force in battling those foreign and domestic enemies attempting to poison and destroy what America “is”: freedom, liberty […]
AMERICAN HEARTS: Navy SEAL Commander Colin Supko
“AMERICAN HEARTS” is new on The SITREP. It’s a series of in-depth, candid conversations with United States military veterans. “Last two weeks of November, 2004, I was tagged as a lieutenant […]
Vet Supporter Hopes Her Sad Story Will Inspire Others to Give
When San Diego native Tina Villegas opened up to the media about her horrific experience raising money for disabled veterans, it wasn’t to gain sympathy or compassion from the public. […]
Coast Guard Footage Shows Daring Rescue of Lake Michigan Surfer
Another American can thank the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard for saving their life. This time it’s a man who was kite surfing in Lake […]
Here’s a Service Dog Getting His Caricature Done at Disneyland
Service dogs are more than man’s best friend. They’re actual lifesavers — animals specifically-trained to care for people with disabilities, a range of which almost too overwhelming to list. Because […]
Military Freebies You Need to Know About This Week
All across this great country, there are flag-waving retailers offering deals, discounts and freebies to the military community. And every week, they launch new ones into the ether of the […]
Air Force Honors Vets, Anniversary of Once-Controversial Memorial
“To all who have climbed sunward and chased the shouting wind, America stops to say, ‘Your service and your sacrifice will be remembered forever, and honored in this place by […]
Here’s a Unique, Productive Way to Thank a Military Veteran
These days, there are just over 300 million people living in the United States. Of that populace, about 240 million are eligible to vote in elections — including the presidential one […]
Fort Hood Community Looking for Missing Indiana Soldier
Fort Hood needs the military community’s help. A soldier stationed at the United States Army base in Texas, originally from Indiana, has gone missing. His name is Dakota Stump, and […]
The Finest Last-Second, Long Weekend Trips for Military Vets
One of the many things a military background provides is preparedness. Not preparedness for the sake of preparedness, however, but for the unknown — the mystery that lies just seconds […]
U.S. Marines Battle Local Kids in All-Out Nerf War
“Those Marines were really tough out there,” said the young boy, Nerf gun in his grasp. “They were impressive, coming out with their guns flying and running around in circles […]
How the U.S. Navy Celebrated Its Birthday By Being the U.S. Navy
From its humble beginnings, as a child of the Continental Navy, the United States Navy grew and became one of the major reasons why America still stands, united, prosperous and secure. Without its […]
Vietnam Vet on Decades-Long Quest to Find His Army Brother [UPDATED]
“My children know me as a gruff guy who never did want to talk about Vietnam too much,” United States Army veteran Barry Moore told The San Diego Union-Tribune. “So […]
While Training, Marines See Civilian’s Car on Fire, Put It Out
A squadron of expeditionary rescue Marines in Yuma were on their way to a landing field when they caught a glimpse of a stranger in distress. Their car was stopped […]
These Wild, Wild Horses Will Drag Veterans’ Woes Away
If any state in the union is synonymous with horses, it’s Kentucky. Aside from its lush bluegrass and its hearty bourbon, its ability to breed prize-winning chargers and feature them in […]
Here’s a Fitness Challenge That Supports Our Military
In the United States, there are a million and one ways to support our military. Some are extensive (building a house for a family) and some are quick and easy […]
Pearl Harbor Hero’s Son Trying to Return Ashes to the Arizona
Over the course of his long life, Raymond Haerry never wanted to talk about what happened that day. The day of infamy. The day 1,177 of his fellow sailors lost their […]
Veteran Carries Around Dark, Haunting Figure to Cast a Light
“You Are Never Too Heavy I Will Carry You.” Military veteran John Newcomb walks through upstate New York in uniform and wearing a pack. He’s carrying a figure, also in […]