Leading the Way: The Greatest Military Leaders in Historical War Movies
There are few things more important in the military than leadership. Oftentimes, the quality of a unit’s leader(s) can be the difference between victory and…
Video Captures Touching Moment Between Grandfather and Higher-Ranking Granddaughter
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…