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Second Capsule Located Within Pedestal of Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Statue

Robert E. Lee statue being hoisted off of its pedestal with harnesses

A second capsule has been located within the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee statue that once stood over Richmond, Virginia’s Monument Avenue. The discovery…

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…

US Navy Intercepts Weapons Cache Bound for Yemen

Clare Fitzgerald
AK-47 assault rifles lined up on the USS O'Kane's flight deck

The US Navy’s 5th Fleet announced that it has confiscated a shipment of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in the North Arabian Sea. The weapons…

Capsule Within Base of Robert E. Lee Statue Reveals Books, Silver Coin

Bust of Robert E. Lee Statue in harnesses

Experts with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources have opened a capsule found within the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee statue removed from Richmond…

Air Force Allows Airmen to Use Gender Pronouns in Email Signatures

Clare Fitzgerald
Maj. Tyler McBride and Capt. Justin Lennon holding the Pride Flag

The United States Air Force has announced Airmen and Guardians will now be allowed to include gender pronouns in their email signatures, in an aim…

Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee Awarded Medal of Honor for Actions in Afghanistan

Clare Fitzgerald
Joe Biden placing the Medal of Honor around Earl Plumlee's neck

At a ceremony on December 16, 2021, President Joe Biden presented three service members with the Medal of Honor. One of those men was Master…

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…

200 Unexploded WWII Shells Uncovered in Staffordshire, UK

Bomb squad member walking beside a truck

The bomb squad was called to the small Staffordshire town of Cold Meece after receiving a report that hundreds of World War II-era shells were…

Medal of Honor Recipient Alwyn Cashe Gave His Life to Save His Fellow Soldiers

Clare Fitzgerald
American flag + Alwyn Cashe + Medal of Honor

To be presented with the Medal of Honor is to show great heroism while serving in the US Army. One soldier recently awarded the honor…

Tulsi Gabbard Posts Video in Uniform, Warns About ‘Apocalypse of World War III’

Tulsi Gabbard wearing a blue suit + Tulsi Gabbard in her military uniform

Former politician and US Army Reserve officer Tulsi Gabbard is garnering media attention following comments she made in a video posted to social media on…

Tom Brady Releases Custom Navy SEAL Cleats to Raise Money for Troops and Veterans

Clare Fitzgerald
The back of Tom Brady in uniform

Seven-time Super Bowl champion and current quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady has released a custom pair of cleats, in support of the…

US Air Force Introduces New Uniform Regulations

Clare Fitzgerald
Two US Air Force airmen standing in uniform

The US Air Force has put into effect new uniform standards for its members, loosening pre-existing regulations based on changing situations and circumstances. The changes…