History of US Marine Corps Uniforms From distinct utility uniforms to the iconic dress blues, Marines have always strived to distinguish themselves.
Famous Minority Service Members Who Made an Impact in the Military The military is the best training ground for heroes and leaders. Several minority servicemembers have used their training to...
Diversity in the Military The Tuskegee Airmen and the Montford Point Marines made significant contributions to the U.S. military.
Benjamin O. Davis Sr.: The First Black to Achieve Star Rank in the Army On Oct. 25, 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the first Black to hold star rank in the U.S. Army and in the armed forces.
History of US Army Uniforms From wool cloth to advanced digital camouflage, Army uniforms have undergone drastic changes in 200 years.
US Naval History and Roles The U.S. Navy is the most lethal force on the high seas. But what makes it so lethal?
The History and Roles of the US Army Originally formed to protect the freedom of the first 13 colonies, the Army has evolved and grown from this small militia...
The History and Roles of the Coast Guard The history of the Coast Guard is very complicated, because it is the amalgamation of five federal agencies.
Prince Philip Once Lit Up Enemy Ships During a Bloody Nighttime WWII Naval Battle Prince Philip was a decorated World War II veteran who fought in a number of naval battles, including one bloody exchange in...
This African American 'Old Grad' Delivered a History of Race at West Point "The more we know about our history, the more likely we are to learn from past mistakes and benefit from lessons learned,"...
McClellan Still Swarms with Soldiers, Thanks to National Guard Since 2001, the Alabama Army National Guard site has played a significant role in preparing soldiers for Afghanistan.
FBI Joins Investigation of Traffic Stop Involving Black Army Officer State police asked that anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or had cellphone video of it, to contact them.
Photos on UFO Websites Were Shot by Navy Personnel, Pentagon Says DOD spokeswoman Susan Gough would not comment on what the images show.
Lawmakers Rush to Introduce Relief Bills as Military Toxic Exposures Come to Light Advocates and some lawmakers stress that the stars are aligned to pass significant legislation.
'I'm Very Proud of Him:' Sergeant Major of the Army Reacts to Black Lieutenant's Traffic Stop "He represented himself and our Army well through his calm, professional response to the situation -- I'm very proud of him."
