How Navy Veteran Monica Helms Created the Transgender Pride Flag Monica Helms is a Navy submarine veteran, transgender rights advocate and prolific author.
Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams’ Great-Grandson Just Graduated from Boot Camp Hershel "Woody Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, saw his great-grandson graduate from...
How a ‘Coconut Message’ Rescued a Shipwrecked JFK During World War II During World War II, a young John F. Kennedy was nearly killed when a Japanese destroyer hit his patrol torpedo boat in the...
How One Officer's Enlisted Men Ensured He Received the Medal of Honor Matt Urban is one of the most decorated soldiers ever, but no one knew for more than 30 years.
A Marine Corps Officer Engaged an Active Shooter with a Helicopter Then-Lt. Col. Charles H. Pitman got tired of watching a shooter kill cops on television. He decided to take care of it...
'Whiskey and War Stories' Reunites Special Operators from Famous Missions for a New Cause The Silent Warrior Foundation provides scholarships, service animals and more by honoring veterans of famous missions.
American Veteran William Morgan Rose to the Highest Rank in Fidel Castro's Army William Alexander Morgan brought skills he learned in the U.S. Army to the Cuban Revolution. He initially did it for revenge.
Sen. Bob Dole Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors The former Army captain and U.S. senator was buried in a ceremony appropriate for the rank of colonel, which he was...
Colin Powell, Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Has Died Powell, the first Black American to serve in those roles, died Monday from complications of COVID-19.
Oldest US Veteran of WWII Celebrates His 112th Birthday Lawrence Brooks celebrated with a drive-by party at his New Orleans home hosted by the National World War II Museum.
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...
