Man Pulls Over on the Highway, Plays Taps Near Site of Military Crash
On Monday, 15 United States Marines and one U.S. Navy sailor were killed when the military transport plane they were aboard experienced a “midair failure“, and crashed into soybean fields […]
Marine Vet Firefighter on Rescuing the Flag in Viral Wildfire Photo
A photograph taken by a freelance journalist in California depicting three firefighters rescuing an American flag in the middle of a raging wildfire has attained virality this week, with some even […]
Army Vet Gives His Medal of Honor to Entire Brigade
United States Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta — the first living service member since the Vietnam War to be awarded the military’s most prestigious honor — took off the iconic light […]
Father of Fallen Marine Receives Surprise Package
When an American military service member is killed in combat, their loved ones must come face-to-face with the casualty assistance calls officer on the other side of a door. Bob […]
Tiny Houses Provide Relief for Homeless Veterans
Sometimes a big problem can be solved with a small solution. In Kansas City, Missouri, the Veterans Community Project has set out to build a community of tiny houses for homeless […]
Air Force Colonel Challenges Navy SEAL for House Seat
The United States Air Force is taking on the United States Navy, for a chair, in Washington, DC. In a way. To be a lot more specific, a retired U.S. […]
Vietnam Vet Plans to Build War on Terror Memorial
“It’s something we, as private citizens, need to do.” This is what Vietnam veteran Chuck Howe explains as his reasoning for creating a War on Terror memorial, the first of its kind. […]
Soldier Proves Doubters Wrong, Gets Accepted to Harvard
When it comes to accomplishing dreams, Richard Martinez III has it down to a science. Serve in the U.S. Army? Check. Get into Harvard? Check. Pursue a professional singing career? […]
Cancer-Stricken Old Marine Takes Down Three Armed Home Burglars
Michael Irving, 62 — a United States Marine veteran battling colon cancer — was enjoying a quiet night at his home in Theodore, Alabama, when he heard a “tap” on […]
These Images from the Warrior Games Will Make You Proud to Be American
Established in 2010, the Warrior Games have given a stage to wounded service members, allowing them to participate in Paralympic events and showcase their strength and recovery. This year, hosted by the […]
Army Vet Died While Saving the Lives of Two Teens
In Denver, Colorado, a United States Army veteran made the ultimate sacrifice — reminding us all what it means to defend this country, whether you are in active service or […]
Former Green Beret Acquitted After Killing Home Intruder
On Monday, a jury in El Paso, Texas found a former United States Army Green Beret not guilty of negligent homicide after shooting an intruder in his home’s garage back […]
Pentagon Okays First Service Member to Wear Uniform in Pride Parade
The Department of Defense gave the “thumbs up”, allowing an Air National Guardsman from Portland, Oregon to etch his name in the history books. Nathaniel Boehme, who enlisted in the […]
There’s a Petition to Name Warship After Fallen Fitzgerald Hero
One of fallen on the USS Fitzgerald was a sailor who spent the last minutes of his life saving others. After the collision with an off-course container ship ten nautical […]
Coast Guard Finds Missing Kayaker Alive Minutes After Halting Search
Last Thursday, the United States Coast Guard disseminated some tragic news. Despite a wide, intense search, a missing kayaker last seen off the coast of Maine wasn’t found, and the […]
U.S. Spent 28 Million Because an Afghan Official Thought He Was Calvin Klein
“That was a dumb decision.” These are the regretful, embarrassed words of John F. Sopko describing how the United States government — via the military — ultimately spent $28 million […]
Fallen Soldier Has Shark Named in His Honor
When a soldier is killed overseas, the community often rallies around their memory. Whether that be through memorial services or plaques or even statues, local communities know best how to […]
Governor Pardons Military Veterans With Gun Convictions
The governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, pardoned a couple of military veterans with gun convictions. It’s yet another another breakthrough in the state leader’s crusade to better the lives […]
Coast Guard Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Mississippi
The Associated Press, via the Sun Herald, is reporting that a United States Coast Guard plane had to make an emergency landing while flying over Mississippi on Tuesday. According to […]
After Saving Lives on the Way to Work, Soldier Receives Medal
Military instincts extend far beyond the parameters of the battlefield. Master Sgt. Michael Huson exemplified this late last year when he saved two lives on his way to work. He was […]