“I Was Only 15 When I Joined the Marines”: A Veteran Explains Why Harry Truman Was His Idol
“I was only 15 when I joined the Marines. Like all of the young men at the time, I thought war was extremely glorious. But it seemed like the war […]
A Desert Storm Memory: the Army Sarge, Some Bagpipes & Marines
The Reno Gazette-Journal, a newspaper based out of Reno, Nevada, recently profiled “the only military bagpiper” in the entire state — former Nevada Air National Guardsman and current United States […]
Survey: The 20 Best Four-Year Colleges for Veterans
In a perfect world, any and every institution of higher learning would be ideal for a military veteran applying his or her GI Bill, or simply starting their long post-service career […]
Army Veteran Starts 2,000-Mile Walk From Texas to Oregon
“It is super difficult for veterans, especially if you have been in an active role. You can almost become an adrenaline junkie, and … I hope to raise money to […]
Airman Who Saved a Hundred Men Awarded Silver Star
“There are guys who didn’t get the recognition I’m getting.” *** On Wednesday, a hero was honored by the United States Air Force. One of their own — Staff Sgt. […]
Coast Guard Warns Boaters About Whale Near Statue of Liberty
The United States Coast Guard had a message for those piloting vessels in and around New York Harbor Thursday morning, and it wasn’t something they regularly warn about, by any […]
Veterans, Military Cooks Face off at Las Vegas Competition
“When you’re in the mountains, you don’t follow your menu,” said United States Army veteran Christopher Esguerra, who served as a cook in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. “Whatever they have […]
First 100 Percent Combat Disabled Airman to Re-Enlist Tells His Story
“Just driving along and that’s when I feel an intense heat blast on my left side. I was thinking to myself, ‘Holy crap, I just got hit.’” A creek ran […]
An Easier, More Affordable Way for Military Families to Do Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner is a beloved American staple. For many, it’s held high as a supremely patriotic holiday, a feast that belongs uniquely to the people of the red, white and blue. […]
Navy Family Inspires Thousands With Powerful Viral Photograph
LeShaina Hall, a United States Navy sailor stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii along with her fellow sailor husband Lamarr and their young daughter, says the photograph above displays what her family […]
Texas Airman Returns From Afghanistan, Surprises Kids at School
Stationed in Afghanistan at Bagram Air Base, United States Air Force Master Sergeant Jeremy Freeman was worried he wouldn’t be able to see his wife and young children on Thanksgiving. […]
Vets Help Out Stranded Biker — Turns Out to Be Springsteen
A group of veterans who had just participated in a Veterans Day ceremony this past Friday were riding their motorcycles near a picturesque New Jersey park when they made a […]
Navy Midshipmen Conquer Internet’s Rolling ‘Mannequin Challenge’
A viral trend concocted months ago by Florida high school students has officially made its way to one of America’s prestigious military academies. To be specific, it arrived in Annapolis, […]
How Veterans Can Improve Their Golf Game (for Free)
One of the leading brands in all of golf, TaylorMade, is paying special tribute to the military community right in time for Veterans Day by making one lucky former or […]
VA Aims to Streamline Access to Resources With Vets.gov
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is on the cusp of launching a new online portal aimed to help veterans better understand, access and benefit from the many programs they […]
Once Homeless Army Vet Delivers the ‘Kits’ That Saved His Life
Ezzie Richey will never forget that backpack. “I had given up. I didn’t even care anymore. I didn’t see it working. And then I started asking myself, ‘Why am I […]
Quadriplegic Navy Veteran Now a Thriving Businesswoman
“My resume got me job interviews, but it seems when I pulled up my wheelchair no one wanted to hire me. The conversations became about special accommodations or how I […]
A Handy List of Veterans Day Deals for the Military Community
Every November, the military community is barraged with Veterans Day deals and offers. While it’s a great opportunity to get some savings before the frantic holiday season, the volume of […]
A New Feature From Uber Shows Appreciation for Veterans & Their Families
Uber is rolling out a new app feature that’ll enable millions of riders to show their appreciation for America’s military veterans and their families. More than 65,000 vets have signed […]
Disabled Combat Veteran Wins U.S. Senate Seat
For any American politician, the road to the United States Senate can be filled with obstacles. Personal trials. Frustration. Long hours and doubters. For 48-year-old Tammy Duckworth, with all these […]