BREAKING: U.S. Army to Cut 40,000 Troops
This is a breaking news story via a United States media report, more information will be published as it is made available. Stay tuned to the blog for any and […]
Highway Authority to Hero Reservist: ‘Quit Playing Soldier’
For years Col. Jack O’Connell, now 50, has been harassed by his bosses at the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for continuing to serve his country as legal counsel for the […]
U.S. Navy Revises Length of Maternity Leave
Thanks to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and other Midshipmen higher-ups, the United States Navy will be the first branch of the military to offer a reasonable maternity leave. Eighteen weeks, […]
The Sergeant Major of the Army Wants a Tattoo, Needs Your Help
A bald eagle? A balding eagle? Mighty Mouse? Your grandmother riding by on a bike giving us the finger? These could all be viable tattoo candidates for the Sergeant Major […]
U.S. Army Veteran & ‘Burt’s Bees’ Founder Dead at 80
One of the most famous bearded men in all of America, Burt Shavitz, has died at the age of 80. You know him as the face of Burt’s Bees, a […]
What Was the Most Important Battle in American History? Vote!
Military history buffs, now is your time to shine. We Are The Mighty is putting an age-old question to rest. Which battle in American history is the most significant? To […]
Combat Veteran Draws Ire of Internet With Contrarian PTSD Fireworks Sign
This sign was posted here, by a “Redditor” named “boldpatriot”. Whether it’s earnest or not, it’s a dissenting argument to the stance posed by this sign — which is basically that the […]
Watch an 89-Year-Old War Veteran Run Like the Wind, Score a Touchdown
No, the Kansas alum dashing swiftly in the video below isn’t John Riggins or Gale Sayers (both former Kansas football greats, by the way), it’s Bryan Sperry — World War […]
Wounded Warrior’s Home Burglarized, Vandalized
Our friends over at Guardian of Valor have drawn our attention to the plight of Sgt. Jackie Irving, a wounded Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Sanford, Fla. Irving […]
Country Music Star Gives Away 100 Homes to U.S. Military Veterans
Tim McGraw, the country crooner who’s most famous for marrying this woman and being the direct descendant of this man, just announced that he — along with Operation Homefront and Chase Bank — is […]
This Commercial Featuring a Military Dad Warms Our Hearts
We’re not crying. It’ s just raining on our faces. In preparation for Independence Day this Saturday, Duracell has released a new battery commercial that tugs right on the heartstrings. […]
Look Closely & See Why This Airborne Student Is Going to Be a General Someday
Might have to lose the cap and sunglasses though. Don’t remember MacArthur trudging through the slappy, knee-high Pacific breakers sporting a hat and tinted lenses. Oh, wait. Check that.
Watch Kimmel, Colbert, Oliver & Other Celebs Do Pushups for the Troops
The “#GiveThem20” campaign and social media movement challenges Americans to film themselves doing 20 pushups or sit-ups to raise awareness in employing former military members and “connect veterans with business leaders” — according […]
Marines vs. Sailors In Hand-Burning Round of Tug of War
During Fleet Week in May, a group of Marines and Sailors went head to head in a competition of strength and teamwork. Who won tug of war? You’ll have to […]
U.S. Air Force Veteran Whitey Bulger’s Advice to the Youth of America
What’s stranger than three 17-year-old female high school students from Massachusetts writing a handwritten letter to a notorious and recently-jailed megalomaniac Boston crime boss because they chose him as their […]
This Video of Veterans Receiving Free Dental Care Will Bring a Toothy Smile
Why did these veterans get free dental care? Because they deserved it, that’s why. Watch these ailing vets walk in with pain and walk out feeling fresh, healthy and renewed […]
12 Awesome Images from the Warrior Games
The annual Warrior Games is a prime opportunity for wounded veterans to test their metal and rise above their disability. We are constantly amazed by the resiliency and grit of […]
Report: U.S. Military Is the Largest Employer in the World
It probably comes as no surprise, but the Pentagon (or the Department of Defense, or the United States military in general) has been named the world’s largest employer by the […]
3 Videos of Military Family Surprising High School Grads
While a military service member is working hard to protect our country, those left at home must carry on without their loved ones. But sometimes, the planets align and military service […]
Army Soldier Charged With Murder After Finding Man in Bed With His Wife
A United States Army soldier is being charged with murder after he allegedly came home one day to find another man in his home, and in his bed, with his […]