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Our in-depth features on what's happening in the military and veteran community—and who's making it happen.

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A master summary of every Superman movie leading up to James Gunn’s

By Shannon Corbeil

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The 9 worst creations Americans called food during World War II

By Blake Stilwell

statue of liberty

German sabotage actually damaged the Statue of Liberty during World War I

By Miguel Ortiz

ACDC Iran Virus

Someone once hacked Iran’s nuclear program using AC/DC songs on full blast

By Blake Stilwell

stealth bomber designer

Why a principal designer of the Stealth Bomber is in a supermax prison

By Blake Stilwell

military vaccine jet injector shot

The US military used compressed air for vaccines for 30 years

By Blake Stilwell

A thermal camera image shows an Iranian F-14 on the ground with targeting sites overlaid on it.

Aviation nerds are mourning Iran’s F-14 Tomcats

Military & Veteran Entertainment Awards pin ups

Veteran creatives honored at the first-ever Military & Veteran Entertainment Awards

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Military career to civilian life: A financial survival guide

ZERO MILS 2ND ANNUAL MILITARY THRIVING CHANGE FORUM, June 11-12, 2025. Featuring the tagline "Zeroing in on Change." Logos for Georgetown University Medical Center and National University are also present. The background includes a pixelated image of the Washington Monument.

2nd Annual Military Thriving Change Forum at Georgetown University: Calling the Next Generation to Serve

The British Air Force One is also an aerial tanker

The British Air Force One is also an aerial tanker

By Miguel Ortiz

girl kisses memorial

Widow’s powerful response to Army general goes viral on Memorial Day

Gabe and Lindsey met at West Point before their active duty careers (Oply)

Army vets use AI to make home management easy

By Miguel Ortiz

AI is improving America’s cities thanks to these Air Force vets

By Miguel Ortiz

A smiling female soldier in camouflage uniform stands in front of a military helicopter on a sunny airfield. She holds a green helmet with mounted equipment and wears tactical gear, including gloves and a harness. Several other helicopters and vehicles are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Why this VC has invested $80 million in veteran-owned companies

By Tessa Robinson

pin ups visit a veterans hospital in Alaska

Pin-Ups for Vets just completed their 50-state hospital tour

By Shannon Corbeil

(GERMANY OUT) Deutschland, Saarland, Neunkirchen - Hooters Bar im Wasserturm Neunkirchen.- 30.11.2005 (Photo by Becker & Bredel/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

How two Army veterans built Hooters internationally

Left side: Three men wearing FBI jackets are in a room with white brick walls. One man in the foreground with glasses holds a damaged Florida license plate. Another man in sunglasses stands behind him, and a third man wearing an FBI cap is partially visible. Right side: Close-up of an older man with light gray hair and blue eyes, smiling slightly, wearing a white shirt and a brown tweed jacket against a blurred dark background.

Oklahoma City Bombing: Head FBI agent recalls terror attack 30 years later

By Miguel Ortiz

Fort Hood name change to Fort Cavazos. US Army photo.

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The complete guide to Fort Cavazos

By Jessica Evans

Two men in formal attire stand outdoors with trees in the background; the older man wears glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, while the younger man wears a dark suit, white shirt, and colorful tie, with his arm around the older man's shoulder. Four soldiers in camouflage uniforms and tan boots stand on a dirt ground, eating sandwiches wrapped in paper; one soldier holds a wooden plank, and the sky is clear and blue.

Peter Buck, Subway founder and nuclear physicist, worked on nuclear reactors for the US Navy

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Medal of Honor March: Master Sergeant Matthew Williams

By Jessica Evans

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Why eMerge Americas needs to be on every veteran’s radar

By Tessa Robinson

Bob Woodruff and Lee Woodruff at the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes held at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center on November 6, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Eichner/Variety via Getty Images)

Bob and Lee Woodruff to headline The Norfolk Forum; discounted tickets available for military community

By Tessa Robinson

Medal of Honor Month: Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts

By Jessica Evans

Medal of Honor Month: Remembering Corporal Richard Allen Anderson

Medal of Honor Month: Remembering Corporal Richard Allen Anderson

By Jessica Evans

Three men sit on chairs in a dimly lit room with checkered flooring. The man on the left wears a dark gray USMC t-shirt and jeans, the man in the center has a black t-shirt and jeans with a serious expression, and the man on the right wears a black D.S. Army t-shirt, camo pants, and a backward cap. The background features framed pictures and a large emblem on the wall.

This branch rivalry comedy short film teases military stereotypes

Gene Hackman during "Runaway Jury" Press Conference with Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, John Cusack and Rachel Weisz at the Wyndham Hotel in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Vera Anderson/WireImage)

Gene Hackman, who lied about his age to enlist in the USMC, dead at 95

WATCH: This Royal Marines Commandos short film is better than most Hollywood films

WATCH: This Royal Marines Commandos short film is better than most Hollywood films

By Miguel Ortiz

A stethoscope lies on a blue surface next to a white card with "IVF" written in bold black letters. Yellow pills and a blister pack of capsules are scattered nearby.

Does Tricare cover fertility treatment?

By Jessica Evans

Two gold wedding rings resting on a decree of divorce document with blank spaces for the day and month.

The military divorce guide you won’t find anywhere else

By Jessica Evans

Three wristwatches with black textured dials featuring detailed designs. The left watch has a silver case, a beige ring with markings, and a brown leather strap, with a map-like design and text including "PRAESIDUS" and "D-DAY LINE." The middle watch has a black case and black suede strap, with a textured dial depicting a raised figure and landscape. The right watch has a black case, an orange ring with markings, and a black textured strap, with a similar map-like design and text as the left watch but in orange.

This 80th anniversary Battle of Iwo Jima watch has actual sand from the island

By Miguel Ortiz

Book cover titled "Under His Wings" with the subtitle "How Faith on the Front Lines Has Protected American Troops" by Emily Compagno. The cover features a blue sky with clouds and rays of light shining down, along with a military medal. Next to the book cover is a portrait of a smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a white top and a cross necklace.

New book explores faith on the battlefield

By Emily Compagno

A large, modern dormitory room with rows of black metal bunk beds on both sides, each with mattresses covered in plastic. The room has a high ceiling with exposed metal beams and fluorescent lights. Several people, including individuals in military uniforms and civilians, are gathered near the far end of the room, which has light-colored wooden walls and large windows on both sides. The floor is a smooth, light brown surface.

The Army 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss

By Miguel Ortiz

Fort Liberty is back to Fort Bragg, but with a different origin story

By Miguel Ortiz

Imagine how smoky this battle was and then multiply that by five hours. (Library of Congress)

Why the Civil War battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack was so epic

By Blake Stilwell

Women in the military

New study reveals female service members show stronger commitment to military service

Justin Jefferson surprises a veteran with Super Bowl tickets. Photo: Tessa Robinson/WATM

From hitting the griddy to surprising a veteran with Super Bowl tickets, Justin Jefferson is living his best life

By Tessa Robinson

Josh Jacobs presents Kevin Bennett with Super Bowl tickets. Photo courtesy USAA.

Green Bay Packers Josh Jacobs gifts two Super Bowl tickets to USMC veteran

By Tessa Robinson

Cam Jordan poses with super bowl ticket recipients

New Orleans’ hometown hero Cam Jordan gifts veteran two Super Bowl tickets

By Tessa Robinson

Seven people stand side by side on a red carpet in front of a backdrop with "Army Reserve" logos. Four individuals wear military uniforms, two in camouflage and two in formal dress uniforms, while three others wear civilian clothing. Everyone is smiling and posing for the photo. A poster on an easel is partially visible on the left side.

Holiday short film written and directed by Army Reserve 1st LT screens in Utah

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 30: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers and NFC competes during the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on January 30, 2025 at the UCF Campus in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

NFL and USAA announce San Francisco 49ers George Kittle as recipient of 14th annual Salute to Service Award

By Tessa Robinson

Photo collage Gene Hackman

Nearly 80 years ago, Gene Hackman lied about his age to enlist

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You have to see this Flintlock Machine Gun from the 1700s

By Blake Stilwell

The antimalarial medication Malarone was issued to service members deployed to West Africa in support of Operation United Assistance. In addition to antimalarial medication, troops deployed in support of OUA received special equipment and clothing to prevent mosquito bites and infection. Operation United Assistance is a Department of Defense operation in Liberia to provide logistics, training and engineering support to U.S. Agency for International Development-led efforts to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in western Africa. Portions of this image were masked for privacy reasons. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods, 27th Public Affairs Detachment/RELEASED)

A new anti-malaria ‘stealth weapon’ could be huge for US military deployments

By Blake Stilwell

officers yelling in backwards megaphone

Paul Maslansky, Army veteran and ‘Police Academy’ creator, dies at 91

A man wearing glasses and a black long-sleeve shirt smiles while holding a box filled with various colorful packages of Girl Scout cookies, including Thin Mints. Next to this, a man dressed in a black jacket, blue jeans, black gloves, and a black hat stands on snow-covered ground with his arm around a young girl. The girl is wearing a blue and pink winter coat, black gloves, glasses, and a white knit hat with a blue stripe. They are outdoors with mountains and trees in the background during dusk or early evening.

Grandpa has best response after commander denies Girl Scouts selling cookies on base

Colonel Arthur McDermott, New York City’s Director of Selective Service, watched by Major William Walsh as he chalks up the first four numbers drawn from the famous fish bowl in Washington on the '3rd National Lottery' board in the Selective Service Headquarters in New York City, New York, 17th March 1942. Watching him is . (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Could a hybrid draft save America?

By Erik Sabiston

USAA’s new CEO Juan Andrade brings 40 years of experience and a commitment to military families

A barista stands behind a coffee counter with a large espresso machine labeled "strada" and a coffee grinder filled with beans. Above the counter, white mugs hang from hooks, and a shelf holds numerous wine glasses. The background features a brick wall with large windows and a framed sign that reads, "Coffee /ˈkôfē/ You can't buy happiness, but you can buy coffee, and that's pretty close.

Team of veterans join forces to open coffee shop in Norfolk, Virginia

Evacuees and victims of the Eaton Fire meet with FEMA and SBA officials for disaster assistance on January 21, 2025, at the Pasadena Convention Center where evacuees have been taking shelter. FEMA has received more than 91,000 applications for assistance from both Los Angeles City and County, and has delivered more than $32 million to wildfire survivors so far. The deadline to register for FEMA and SBA asisstance is March 10, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Veteran Disaster Relief: A guide to navigating VA resources during natural disasters

Watch Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye surprise Army vet with trip to Super Bowl

By Tessa Robinson

A close-up view of a stingray swimming underwater, showing its underside with a smooth, flat body and wing-like fins extended. The background is deep blue with a few blurred fish swimming in the distance.

9 places to visit in California for military families

By Amanda Huffman

The presidents and vice president who were military privates

The presidents and vice president who were military privates

By Miguel Ortiz

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The evolution of infantry foods

By Bethaney Phillips

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 03: Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play announcer Bob Uecker stands in the dugout prior to the game between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Monday, April 3, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Bob Uecker: Army veteran, Major League Baseball pro, broadcaster and actor dies at 90

Tatiana Zappardino

Before Tatiana Zappardino was on ‘Tulsa King,’ she served in the Marine Corps

Why the ATF investigates fires

Why the ATF investigates fires

By Miguel Ortiz

Delta Airlines used to fly the Lockheed Hercules cargo plane

Delta Airlines used to fly the Lockheed Hercules cargo plane

By Miguel Ortiz

Long Beach, CA - July 06: Larry Wood, a Hot Wheels toy designer for 50 years, is being inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit on July 20. His garage is practically a living history of Hot Wheels and all things automotive, from classic cars to classic gas pumps, in Long Beach on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Wood worked for Mattel Toys in El Segundo and has been a resident of Redondo Beach for over 5 decades. He still plays with cars, big and small, at the age of 81. (Photo by Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images)

World War II veteran responsible for Mattel, Barbie, Hot Wheels, He-Man, Polly Pocket and more

A CAL FIRE helicopter with the tail number N478DF is parked on a tarmac under a clear blue sky. The helicopter is white with red and black markings, including the California Republic bear emblem on the tail. A group of firefighters in yellow helmets and gear are sitting on the ground in a row beside the helicopter. Trees and a grassy area are visible in the background.

5 types of military aircraft that California uses to fight fires

By Miguel Ortiz

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 7: The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services body bearer team on the East Front of U.S. Capitol on January 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carter's body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington on January 9. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Susan Walsh - Pool/Getty Images)

What it takes to be a presidential pallbearer

A group of soldiers in tactical gear and helmets are engaged in a combat situation. One soldier in the foreground is firing a machine gun, with a visible muzzle flash. Other soldiers are positioned behind him, some crouching and others standing, all appearing alert and ready. The setting is an outdoor, sandy area with concrete walls and some greenery in the background.

WATCH: The first trailer for “Warfare” directed by a Navy SEAL

By Miguel Ortiz

Soldier in camouflage uniform and leaf-patterned helmet aiming a black assault rifle with a transparent magazine, sitting on the ground near a wooden post with a target number 9 in the background.

How this small European country is preparing for war with Russia

By Miguel Ortiz

How Carol of the Bells unites Ukraine during wartime

How Carol of the Bells unites Ukraine during wartime

By Miguel Ortiz