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Children from the Andrews Air Force Base hild development center pose for a photo with Sesame Street characters Rosita, Grover and Elmo on June 26, 2008. The muppets were in Washington to help the Sesame Workshop and the United Service Organizations launch "The Sesame Street Experience," the next piece in the workshop's program to help young military children cope with parents' deployments.
Entertainment

Military families can find connection and support on Sesame Street

By Kait Hanson

Undefeated Army Black Knights honor 101st Airborne with Army-Navy Game uniform
Entertainment

Undefeated Army Black Knights honor 101st Airborne with Army-Navy Game uniform

By Miguel Ortiz

Crew of B-24 Heaven Can Wait. Photo: National Archives — Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate World War II MIAs to bring recognition to the service member, closure for their families, and to help a grateful Nation keep its sacred promise to bring our MIAs home. As a result of Project Recover’s missions, there are 84 MIAs awaiting recovery at this time (January 2020). Since 1993, Project Recover (formerly The BentProp Project) has located 30+ downed World War II US aircraft associated with scores of MIA service members.
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WWII airman’s remains positively identified 80 years after final mission

By Tessa Robinson

The trailblazing political and Army career of Tulsi Gabbard
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The trailblazing political and Army career of Tulsi Gabbard

By Miguel Ortiz

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during the 18th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Presented By Bob Woodruff Foundation And New York Comedy Festival at David Geffen Hall on November 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation)
Entertainment

18th annual ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ raises more than $29 million to support veterans through the Bob Woodruff Foundation

By Tessa Robinson

On the South Lawn of the White House, President John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) sits with Undersecretary of the Navy Paul Fay (1918 - 2009) inside a helicopter as it prepares to fly to the commencement ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Washington, DC, June 7, 1961. (Photo by National Archives/Interim Archives/Getty Images)
Military News

JFK’s M1 Garand sold for nearly $150,000

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier at sunset
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Fighting a different battle: A veteran psychiatrist’s call to end military mental health stigma

By Dr. James Polo

Steve Gebhart, a U.S. Army veteran and a Veterans Affairs volunteer at the Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, Fla., is pleased to hear the news that veterans in the Pensacola region are now being encouraged to use Naval Hospital Pensacola for emergencies and inpatient care. The ability for veterans to use the Naval Hospital is not a new agreement between the local VA Clinic and the hospital, but encouraging veterans to use the hospital will benefit everyone. (VA photo by Thomas Coffelt)
Military Life

The PACT Act: How veterans can access support for toxic exposure claims

By Team Mighty

New WWII exhibit opens in Miami Beach
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New WWII exhibit opens in Miami Beach

By Tessa Robinson

Billionaire Donald J. Hall, former Chairman of Hallmark Cards and US Army veteran, dies at 96
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Billionaire Donald J. Hall, former Chairman of Hallmark Cards and US Army veteran, dies at 96

By Joel Searls

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 19: Members of the Detroit Lions Hype Squad Flag run onto the field carrying flags that spell out "L-I-O-N-S" while Roary the Detroit Lions team mascot carries the "Salute to Service" flag before the start of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions on November 19, 2023 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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NFL and USAA announce nominees for 2024 Salute to Service Award

By Tessa Robinson

Dennis Franz at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California (Photo by Chris Weeks/WireImage)
Entertainment

Dennis Franz, NYPD Blue actor and Army airborne Vietnam Veteran, turns 80

By Joel Searls

Actors Veronica Cartwright and Sigourney Weaver in a scene from the movie 'Alien', 1979. (Photo by Stanley Bielecki Movie Collection/Getty Images)
Entertainment

Gordon Carroll, producer of ‘Alien’ films, was also an Army veteran

By Joel Searls

Bill Allen honored at the Grand Ole Opry on stage
History

99-year-old WWII veteran honored at Grand Ole Opry’s 99th birthday celebration

By Kait Hanson

Nominate a local hero for a citizen honor award
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Nominate a local hero for a citizen honor award

By Tessa Robinson

woman pushing man in wheelchair
Mighty MilSpouse

New study highlights underreported issues faced by military caregivers and toll on mental health

By Kait Hanson

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 06: Don Shula on the field at the start of the game between the NY Jets and Miami Dolphins on November 6, 2016, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Photo by Michele Sandberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Entertainment

Don Shula, winningest coach in NFL history, was also a US Army National Guard veteran

By Joel Searls

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett speaks at the commencement of the U.S. Air Force Space Pitch Day, Nov. 5, 2019, San Francisco, Calif. Air Force Space Pitch Day is a two-day event hosted by the U.S. Air Force to demonstrate the Air Force's willingness and ability to work with non-traditional startups.
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3 Tips to grow your business with simple and clear messaging

By Reggie Ordonez

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron successfully fires the newest variant of the AIM-9 Sidewinder for the first time from an F-16 Fighting Falcon on April 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tom Reynolds)
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Raytheon awarded $736M contract for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles

By Miguel Ortiz

hurricane response
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An Air Force veteran hiked to the Asheville VA to restore power

By Miguel Ortiz

NFL legends train with US troops in England ahead of Bears and Jaguars game
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NFL legends train with US troops in England ahead of Bears and Jaguars game

By Tessa Robinson

50 years ago, he saved a team in Vietnam. Now, he’s trying to find them.
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50 years ago, he saved a team in Vietnam. Now, he’s trying to find them.

By Elaine Brye

PARSIPPANY, NJ - APRIL 26: John Amos attends the 2013 Chiller Theatre Expo at Sheraton Parsippany Hotel on April 26, 2013 in Parsippany, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)
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John Amos, prolific actor and Army veteran from Roots, The West Wing, dead at 84

By Joel Searls

Green Beret Tim Kennedy and team of veterans spearhead rescue efforts in North Carolina in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Military News

Green Beret Tim Kennedy and team of veterans spearhead rescue efforts in North Carolina in aftermath of Hurricane Helene

By Kait Hanson

Beloved veteran-owned sock company, SickFit, matching donations for hurricane victims
Military News

Beloved veteran-owned sock company, SickFit, matching donations for hurricane victims

By Tessa Robinson

How to reclaim your entrepreneurial spirit and dream big
Military Life

How to reclaim your entrepreneurial spirit and dream big

By Reggie Ordonez

The third Delta sniper you didn’t see in ‘Black Hawk Down’
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The third Delta sniper you didn’t see in ‘Black Hawk Down’

By Miguel Ortiz

National Guard provides relief to communities after Hurricane Helene
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National Guard provides relief to communities after Hurricane Helene

By Miguel Ortiz

MIGHTY 25: From PA to patient to advocate, Samantha Gomolka is a warrior
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MIGHTY 25: From PA to patient to advocate, Samantha Gomolka is a warrior

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes is a generational talent in storytelling
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MIGHTY 25: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes is a generational talent in storytelling

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Governor Kemp is on a mission to make Georgia the most military-friendly state
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MIGHTY 25: Governor Kemp is on a mission to make Georgia the most military-friendly state

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: For Navy veteran and American Airlines VP Cedric Rockamore, the sky is truly the limit
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MIGHTY 25: For Navy veteran and American Airlines VP Cedric Rockamore, the sky is truly the limit

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Michael Rodriguez is memorializing an entire generation of warfighters
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MIGHTY 25: Michael Rodriguez is memorializing an entire generation of warfighters

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Navy LCDR Jai Salters created Act Now Education to serve others
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MIGHTY 25: Navy LCDR Jai Salters created Act Now Education to serve others

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Indra Sandal’s innovation is saving veterans’ lives
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MIGHTY 25: Indra Sandal’s innovation is saving veterans’ lives

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Kevin Schmiegel and Paul Cucinotta are helping veterans thrive
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MIGHTY 25: Kevin Schmiegel and Paul Cucinotta are helping veterans thrive

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: After the Marines, Greg Smallwood found his purpose in serving veterans
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MIGHTY 25: After the Marines, Greg Smallwood found his purpose in serving veterans

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Jarrad Turner is creating meaningful opportunities for disabled veterans
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MIGHTY 25: Jarrad Turner is creating meaningful opportunities for disabled veterans

By Jessica Manfre

MIGHTY 25: Jason Van Camp is a true ‘Warrior Rising’
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MIGHTY 25: Jason Van Camp is a true ‘Warrior Rising’

By Jessica Manfre

AUSTIN, TX - JULY 04: Kris Kristofferson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 42nd Annual 4th of July Picnic at Austin360 Amphitheater on July 4, 2015 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
Entertainment

Country superstar and Army Ranger Kris Kristofferson dies at 88

By Kait Hanson

The Air Force said goodbye to its last KC-10 Extender aerial tanker
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The Air Force said goodbye to its last KC-10 Extender aerial tanker

By Miguel Ortiz

savings account
Mighty MilSpouse

Military career to civilian life: A financial survival guide

By Team Mighty

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 26: Tom Skerritt speaks at a panel during the C2E2 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on April 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
Entertainment

91-year-old Hollywood legend Tom Skerritt is a USAF veteran

By Joel Searls

FORT BENNING, Ga. – Soldiers of the 4th Ranger Training Battalion, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, demonstrate the U.S. Army’s newest weapon during a Rangers in Action Ceremony September 16, 2022, at Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Georgia. The XM5 Rifle will replace the M4/M4A1 carbine within the close combat force. The new ammunition includes multiple types of tactical and training rounds that increase accuracy and are more lethal against emerging threats than both the 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning Public Affairs)
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What troops really think of the Army’s new XM7 rifle

By Miguel Ortiz

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Nathan Bracken of Australia and fielding coach Mike Young stand in the "Cage of Death" in the crocodile enclosure at Crocosaurus Cove on August 31, 2008 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
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Port visit guide: What to do in Australia

By Kait Hanson

NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 28: Musician Tommy Cash attends the Johnny Cash Birthday Celebration 2014 at The Johnny Cash Museum on February 28, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images)
Entertainment

Tommy Cash: Army veteran, country singer and brother of Johnny Cash, dies at 84

By Joel Searls

Sec Austin
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Opinion: DoD is making an effort to rebuild trust. We have to try, too.

By Corie Weathers

Wish You Were Here, 48” x 60”, oil on canvas, 2024. Photo courtesy Mitchel Coffman.
History

Honoring the warfighter’s perspective in art          

By Mitchel Coffman

A collage of famous golfer chi chi rodriguez
Entertainment

Before ‘Chi-Chi’ Rodriguez was a golf legend, he served in the U.S. Army

By Joel Searls

The old Air Force One’s last mission was just before 9/11
History

The old Air Force One’s last mission was just before 9/11

By Miguel Ortiz

Veteran and popular firearms YouTuber Paul Harrell dies at 58
Military News

Veteran and popular firearms YouTuber Paul Harrell dies at 58

By Miguel Ortiz

This firetruck was the first to respond to the Pentagon on 9/11
History

This firetruck was the first to respond to the Pentagon on 9/11

By Miguel Ortiz

James Earl Jones, legendary Hollywood actor, Broadway Star and Army Veteran, passes away at 93
Entertainment

James Earl Jones, legendary Hollywood actor, Broadway Star and Army Veteran, passes away at 93

By Joel Searls

Lucille Ball (1911-1989), US comedian and actress, holding eyeglasses and script, circa 1960. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images)
Entertainment

How Lucille Ball exposed a WWII Japanese spy plot with her dental fillings

By Joel Searls

Help make one more epic Navy Spirit Spot happen by supporting Rylan Tuohy's crowdfunding campaign.
Entertainment

Navy’s famous Spirit Spot Mid crowd-funding for one more epic video

By Tessa Robinson

B-2 Spirit bomber, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is staged on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 30, 2019. Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and more than 200 Airmen deployed here in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission. During the BTF mission 37 sorties were flown for a total of 171 hours, with eight of the missions including F-22 Raptor integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)
Mighty MilSpouse

6 Tips for PCSing to Hawaii

By Kait Hanson

A woman couch shops
Mighty MilSpouse

Financial reset after PCS: Managing unexpected expenses and reimbursements

By Tamika Sherman

The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine
History

The last US Olympian to win gold in pistol was a Marine

By Miguel Ortiz

Spc. Jason T. Dorsey, from Chicago, public affairs specialist with the 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Illinois Army National Guard, out of Springfield, Ill., poses with traditionally dressed women of Kyoto, Japan. Troops from both the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment went to the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan for culture day. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jesse Houk)
Mighty MilSpouse

Cultural etiquette for military families: How to respect local customs abroad

By Jessica Evans

The new Marine One flew President Joe Biden for the first time
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The new Marine One flew President Joe Biden for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

child doing karate
Military News

5-year-old military child becomes one of youngest members admitted to MENSA

By Kait Hanson

Soviet Union captures Romania
History

Today in military history: Soviet Union captures Romania

By Team Mighty

wwii sabotage
History

Operation Gunnerside: The most successful sabotage of WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

4 Ways to support milspouse-owned small shops
Mighty MilSpouse

4 Ways to support milspouse-owned small shops

By Daniella Horne