The First Medal of Honor Went to an Army Soldier Who Stole a Confederate Train Jacob Parrott was a U.S. soldier who participated in the legendary Civil War mission popularly known as the Great Locomotive...
US Military Documents Solve Mystery of Pearl Harbor Mastermind's Remains The location of executed wartime Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo’s remains was one of World War II’s biggest mysteries in...
These Are the First Military Bases Whose Confederate Names Could Be Changed Pressure increased on the Pentagon to stop honoring Confederate figures in recent years, as the nation focused on racial...
The History and Roles of the Air Force Simply put, the Air Force's mission is to defend the nation through the control and exploitation of air and space.
How One Black Bear Almost Set Off World War III During the Cold War When a lumbering figure set off intruder alarms in Minnesota during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world almost ended.
Brushing Up on Military Missions While each branch of the United States military has mixed forces, each one has a specific mission.
The 4.7 Million Americans Who Served in WWI Now Have Their Own National Memorial in DC The American flag was raised over the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. for the first time during its First...
Oldest-Known Veteran, 110, Blazed Path for Blacks, Women Emma Didlake had no idea what a big deal it was when she joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1943.
History of US Navy Uniforms Despite over 200 years of history, the Navy still maintains certain uniform traditions.
History of US Marine Corps Uniforms From distinct utility uniforms to the iconic dress blues, Marines have always strived to distinguish themselves.
Air Force Chief's Sudden Retirement Raises Question of 'Who Is Next' in Leadership Shake-Up Policy experts told Military.com that the departure raises alarm amid other leadership changes within the Department of the...
Pentagon Drops Coverage of GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds for Medicare-Eligible Retirees Tricare officials said the Defense Health Agency is eliminating coverage for its Tricare for Life beneficiaries and others to...
New Work Rules Could Deny Food Stamps to Thousands of Veterans Able-bodied SNAP recipients who are between 18 and 54 and don't have children have always been required to work. Veterans...
Trump's Federal Law-Enforcement Crackdown Ripples Through DC Neighborhoods The White House has credited Trump's crackdown with hundreds of arrests, while local officials have criticized the aggressive...
How an Australian Potato Farmer Changed Running Forever Released in 2013, the movie “Cliffy” chronicles Australian Cliff Young’s rise from a potato farmer to an ultramarathoner and...