Tom Ridge: Army Staff Sergeant Becomes Congressman In 1982, Tom Ridge became the first enlisted Vietnam veteran elected to Congress.
To Our Marines: Thank You, and Semper Fi In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the CEO of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund offers some thoughts...
Keeping Our Promise "Now is the time for us to keep our promises. Simply put, our service members have been there for us and now it is our turn...
Yes, She Served -- Veterans Day Awareness The public often seems unaware of female veterans, with many tales of disbelief when a woman says she served.
Don't Forget Military Families on Veterans Day There are many organizations that use their time and resources to help military families.
Frederick W. Smith: Young Marine to Chairman and CEO of FedEx In 1971 Fred Smith, a young Marine veteran, set up a company that guaranteed overnight delivery of goods between several U.S...
Vernice Armour: First Black Female Combat Pilot Vernice Armour earned her wings in 2001 -- the first Black female aviator in the Corps.
The Reality of Combat "Americans at War" is a video testament that war is the court of last resort, devoid of glamour and glory, but filled with...
Blind Officer Still Serves and Inspires Capt. Scotty Smiley - the Army's first blind active-duty officer - lives the true meaning of perseverance.
Once Homeless, Reservist Recognized for Helping Female Vets Find Homes Jaspen Boothe has fought homelessness and cancer, and now she's dedicated to helping female veterans find homes.
The Taliban Reject Trump’s Bid to Retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan “We want it back, and we want it back right away. If they don’t do it, you’re going to find out what I’m going to do," Trump...
8 Legendary US Military Snipers The most notable snipers in U.S. military history aren’t just legends – they include real soldiers, sailors and Marines who...
This World War II POW Endured More Than 50 Years in Captivity When Anna Gabulya saw a television report of a POW’s return to Hungary a half-century after he served during World War II...
Pentagon Steps up Media Restrictions, Now Requiring Approval Before Reporting Even Unclassified Info Journalists who don't abide by the policy risk losing credentials that provide access to the Pentagon.
Restaurant Fined $25K for Kicking Out Disabled Veteran, Service Dog A Lexington, Kentucky, restaurant has been fined $25,000 by the Lexington Human Rights Commission for discriminating against...
