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Video Captures Touching Moment Between Grandfather and Higher-Ranking Granddaughter

Staff Sgt. James Williams saluting 2nd Lt. Charlotte Williams

For many American families, serving in the military is something that gets passed down from generation to generation. In some instances, the younger generation surpasses…

NFL Players Who Lost Their Lives Serving in the US Military

Military portrait of Jack Lummus + Al Blozis dressed in his football uniform + Military portrait of Pat Tillman

When it first came about, it was common for National Football League (NFL) players to serve in the US military. While it’s since become far…

Bob Hope Dedicated Half a Century to Entertaining Troops With the USO

Bob Hope performing on stage, with a USO flag hanging behind him

Being away from home for long periods of time can be demoralizing for troops. With the Second World War continuing to rage in both Europe…

These US Marine Corps ‘Facts’ Are Actually Myths – But They Make for Great Stories!

US Marines saluting in uniform

The US Marine Corps is well-over two centuries old, and the legendary leathernecks who’ve made up its ranks have a long and distinguished tradition. However,…

Little-Known Facts About the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Member of the Old Guard patrolling the area around the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at Arlington National Cemetery, is one of the most symbolic and hollowed sites in the United States. It represents…

Elvis Presley’s Service in the US Army Helped His Popularity Skyrocket

Jesse Beckett
Elvis Presley sitting in his US Army uniform

A number of Hollywood’s biggest stars were drafted into the US Army during the middle part of the 20th century. This includes the King of…

MoH Recipient Christopher Celiz Gave His Life to Save an Injured Comrade

Clare Fitzgerald
American flag + Portrait of Christopher Celiz + Medal of Honor

Sergeant First Class Christopher Celiz was a soldier’s soldier. While serving in Afghanistan, he gave his life to protect an injured comrade and the crew…

Before Becoming An Actor, Adam Driver Served In the US Marine Corps

Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'

There are many actors who have put the call to serve their country before their acting careers. This was most notable during the Second World…

The Sun Perfectly Shines Through This Memorial on Veterans Day

Clare Fitzgerald
Side view of the Anthem Veterans Memorial

At precisely 11:11 A.M. MST each Veterans Day, the sun shines through a veterans memorial in Anthem, Arizona. The monument is dedicated to those who…

Obscure Military Ranks That No Longer Exist

Little boy looking up at a Royal Marine drum major + Military portrait of Winston Churchill

As the name implies, military ranks are a means of identifying service member’s positions within the military hierarchy; a rank indicates a person’s authority, position,…

A Doctor’s Note Allowed Winston Churchill to Circumvent Prohibition in America

Winston Churchill standing in the middle of a crowd

In the relatively short history of the United States, the country has gone through turbulent, violent and just plain crazy times. One of the weirdest…

The US Department of Defense Has Its Own 26-Page Brownie Recipe

Three brownies stacked atop of each other

The US military is famous for its ability to have a plan for every single scenario imaginable; whether that be nuclear deterrents; a war on…