How the American Flag Got to Be So Beautiful
Ever wonder how the American flag got so handsome? With over two centuries of refinement, it’s no wonder it still waves so colorful, bright and free. The United States Department […]
Ohio Congressman & Iraq War Vet Describes the Alexandria Shooting
While details are still pouring in about the harrowing scene at a northern Virginia baseball field where — according to the Washington Post — James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Illinois, […]
U.S. Navy IDs Sailor They Think Fell Overboard [UPDATED]
A sailor the United States Navy believes fell overboard while serving on the USS Shiloh while it performed “routine operations” a few hundred miles off the coast of Japan last week […]
Soldier Fights Overseas, Comes Home to Gargantuan Bill
He endured the volatile, deadly landscape of Afghanistan for 15 months while on deployment as a soldier in the United States Army. Then he arrived back in Texas, only to […]
Indiana High School Blocked Marine From Graduating in Uniform
An Indiana man missed out on the opportunity to walk with his graduating high school class during the school’s commencement on Tuesday. And it wasn’t because of his grades. It was […]
Watch This Pilot Dad Surprise His Son on Flight Back from Deployment
A soldier flying back from deployment was in for a sight — a joyous realization! — that he’ll remember for the rest of his life. His plane was about to […]
Stranger Buys Plane Ticket for Stranded, Homesick Soldier
“I needed to personally and publicly thank him. You don’t hear of that all the time of a complete stranger willing to spend all that money. We needed to find […]
Late Navy SEAL Leap Frog Had ‘Uncompromising Integrity’
On Sunday, United States Navy Petty Officer Remington J. Peters, a combat veteran and SEAL, jumped from aircraft with his team, the Leap Frogs, for an audience of hundreds at Liberty […]
Lenovo Offers Armed Services Discount
A big name in technology just announced a nice offer for the brave men and women of the United States armed services. Lenovo, maker of the reliable ThinkPad, revolutionary Yoga […]
Marine to Receive Silver Star for Saving Linguist in Iraq
On Thursday a Marine is scheduled to be presented with the Silver Star, by Assistant Commandant General Glenn Walters at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in California. […]
This Is the Marines’ First Ever Female-Focused Recruitment Ad
The United States Marine Corps, in an effort to shake up their recruiting efforts and combat an ongoing scandal, did something publicly for the first time: released a video that […]
Newswoman Who Ridiculed Autistic Military Kid Apologizes
Last week, while hosting military families at the White House for National Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Vice President Mike Pence accidentally tapped a young boy’s nose with his outstretched arms, […]
Air Force Vet Killed Trying to Save Woman’s Life at Memphis IHOP
A United States Air Force veteran and father of four children, who met his wife Jessica in elementary school and took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom, was killed early Sunday […]
Thoughts From a ‘Resistant Dependent’ on Military Spouse Appreciation Day
By Kellie Artis, Contributor, MILLIE There are many important conversations happening in society about identity, and the military spouse community is not immune. I often have a hard time uncovering […]
American Airman Dies After Falling From Waterfall
A United States Air Force airman died Saturday afternoon after she slipped and fell from a waterfall then plummeted 15 feet into the deadly waters of the Tanaga Gumui basin, […]
Air Force Cadet Made Bulletproof Fabric in a KitchenAid Mixer
The average American — even the above-average American — comes across a KitchenAid stand mixer and sees tasty treats, like cakes, cookies, muffins and bread. Hayley Weir, a cadet who’s […]
Social Media About ‘Darkhorse Marines’ Getting Killed Overseas Is Fake
If you’ve been asked on Facebook and Twitter in recent months to pray for the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment by all means — you can. Just don’t believe the hoax […]
Air Force Bans Deferring Duty Right Before Jalen Robinette Was About to Be Drafted
Imagine you’re a recent college graduate taking phone calls from National Football League (NFL) front office executives, and the subject is this: they love your ability as an offensive player, and […]
‘Triple Nickel’ Air Force Squadron Is Going to Afghanistan
According to the United States Air Forces Central Command, the airmen and their F16s of the “Triple Nickel” — otherwise known as the 555th Fighter Squadron — are being deployed […]
Here’s Why No One Should EVER Prank the Coast Guard
Common sense or not, here’s why no one should prank the United States Coast Guard. Ready? ONE: It puts brave service members’ lives at risk for no reason. TWO: It […]