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A military family’s guide to top outdoor activities and cultural experiences in Oahu, Hawaii.
Feature

23 Things to see and do on Oahu

By Kait Hanson

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA
Military News

CEO Wayne Peacock to retire after 36 years with USAA

By Tessa Robinson

Wally Amos and a bag of cookies
Entertainment

Wally Amos, USAF veteran and founder of Famous Amos cookies, dies at 88

By Joel Searls

cruise ship
Entertainment

‘Margaritaville at Sea’ expands Heroes Sail Free program to entire fleet and all available itineraries in 2024 and 2025

By Tessa Robinson

MIKUMI, TANZANIA - JUNE 22: A zebra is seen at Mikumi National Park, one of the fourth largest natural habitats in the country in Mikumi Tanzania on June 22, 2024. Mikumi National Park, one of the leading safari centers, offers its visitors examples of African wildlife. (Photo by Ismail Aslandag/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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7 Epic trips to take to celebrate military retirement

By Kait Hanson

biplane
History

How machine guns on World War I biplanes never hit the propeller

By Blake Stilwell

Nagasaki atomic bomb
History

Today in military history: US drops atomic bomb on Nagasaki

By Team Mighty

Soviets declare war Japan
History

Today in military history: Soviets declare war on Japan

By Team Mighty

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An AC-130U gunship from the 4th Special Operations Squadron, jettisons flares over an area near Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 20. The flares are a countermeasure for heat seeking missiles that may be launched at the aircraft during real world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)
Military News

An AC-130 gunship refueled and rearmed on a highway in Arkansas

By Miguel Ortiz

guadalcanal
History

Today in military history: US forces invade Guadalcanal

By Team Mighty

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb
History

Today in military history: US drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima

By Team Mighty

Union Navy at Mobile Bay
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Today in military history: Union victory at Mobile Bay

By Team Mighty

Friends at a comedy show
Feature

The 5 military spouse friendships you need

By Daniella Horne

PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun
Mighty MilSpouse

PCSing with school-aged kids: Strategies to find the fun

By Jaimi Erickson

6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job
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6 things military spouses should know when interviewing for a new job

By Kailyn Rhinehart

This Olympic event is based on soldier skills
Entertainment

This Olympic event is based on soldier skills

By Miguel Ortiz

7 career tips from an Army wife who just published a best-selling memoir
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7 career tips from an Army wife who just published a best-selling memoir

By Kait Hanson

How to maintain your culture at any base
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How to maintain your culture at any base

By Lauren Ramirez

woman with many hats
Mighty MilSpouse

3 unexpected hats every military spouse has to wear

By Jaimi Erickson

Introducing the MIGHTY MILSPOUSE!
Mighty MilSpouse

Introducing the MIGHTY MILSPOUSE!

By Tessa Robinson

4 US law enforcement agencies helping secure the Paris Olympics
Entertainment

4 US law enforcement agencies helping secure the Paris Olympics

By Miguel Ortiz

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 22: A general view of the Eiffel Tower ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 22, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Entertainment

12 soldiers in the 2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics with Team USA

By Miguel Ortiz

Senior Airman Shelby Duncan, 582nd Operational Support Squadron Det. 5 special missions aviator, mans an M240D machine gun at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 14, 2016. The 54th Helicopter Squadron has two M240s per aircraft to help deter adversaries and defend the 91st Missile Wing’s Airmen and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)
Military News

Exciting Air Force jobs you didn’t know about

By Jessica Evans

MOH ceremony
History

MoH Monday: Sgt. Clinton LaVor Romesha

By Jessica Evans

JD Vance and his book
Entertainment

J.D. Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ hits on many levels

By Joel Searls

(Original Caption) 9/1972: Close-up of actor/comedian Bob Newhart in his office at home.
Entertainment

Bob Newhart, comedy legend and US Army veteran passes at 94

By Joel Searls

lieutenant dan
Entertainment

8 life lessons from ‘Forrest Gump’ legend Lieutenant Dan

By Alex Licea

Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of
Military Life

Rarest military jobs you’ve never heard of

By Bethaney Phillips

US Senator JD Vance (R-OH) (L) shakes hands with former US President Donald Trump during an event at the East Palestine Fire Department in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 22, 2023. - Hundreds of evacuated residents have been allowed to return home following a cargo train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023, however many have voiced alarm over health issues, with some reporting headaches and stating that they fear they may end up with cancer in several years. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Marine veteran tapped as President Trump’s running mate

By Tessa Robinson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Dr. Ruth Westheimer attends Annual Charity Day Hosted By Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC and GFI - BGC Office – Inside on September 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald)
Entertainment

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, acclaimed sex therapist and Israeli Defense Force sniper, dies at 96

By Joel Searls

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the "Spaceballs" screening during the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 21, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
Entertainment

WWII vet and Hollywood icon Mel Brooks celebrates the big 9-8

By Joel Searls

Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time
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Air Force’s newest tanker flies around the world for the first time

By Miguel Ortiz

Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase
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Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase

By Miguel Ortiz

soldiers are in the shade
Military Life

4 Army tips to beat the summer heat

By Miguel Ortiz

A dad holds a baby at a 4th of July parade
Feature

4th of July fun facts you didn’t know

By Jessica Evans

silhouettes of two marines watching helicopter
History

The Marine Corps connection to Stetson Hats, a mainstay of American West culture

By Joel Searls

military resume tips
Veterans Benefits

5 resume tips for troops getting out of the military

By Miguel Ortiz

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers
Military News

The Air Force is bringing back Warrant Officers

By Miguel Ortiz

ST PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 14: Actor Bill Cobbs attends the Sunscreen Film Festival Opening Night at Baywalk Muvico on April 14, 2010 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Tim Boyles/Getty Images)
Entertainment

Before Bill Cobbs was a successful actor, he served in the Air Force

By Joel Searls

Wizard of Oz lobby card
Entertainment

‘The Wizard of Oz’ and its military and veteran connections

By Joel Searls

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle
Feature

NATO membership closer for Ukraine with the help of this rifle

By Miguel Ortiz, Tessa Robinson

How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress
Military Life

How vets, Gold Star families and mil spouses can work in Congress

By Miguel Ortiz

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 15: Firearms are displayed at the Sig Sauer booth at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center on April 15, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The convention, which is expected to draw around 70,000 guests, opened yesterday and runs through Sunday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Feature

SIG Sauer’s legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4

By Miguel Ortiz

prisoners of war during Desert Storm
History

7 POWs who were total badasses after being taken captive

By Logan Nye

(Original Caption) New York Giant's centerfielder Willie Mays waves to the crowd form the dugout after he arrived for Spring training at Phoenix, as shown here. Willie flew from his Army camp in Virginia, released after serving almost two years in the Army.
Entertainment

Before Willie Mays was a World Series champion, he served in the Army

By Joel Searls

(Original Caption) April 25, 1976-Los Angeles, California: On a dead run from centerfield, Chicago Cubs Rick Monday reaches to rescue an American flag as two men attempt to set the flag on fire during 4th inning play in Dodgers Stadium. First reports said the men, a father and son, were protesting treatment of American Indians. The flag was wet with lighter fluid but the men were unable to light their matches.
History

That time a baseball player saved Old Glory from the torch

By Blake Stilwell

7 greatest animal war heroes of all time
History

7 greatest animal war heroes of all time

By Logan Nye

Marine reading letters kids sent to deployed troops.
Entertainment

10 hilarious letters kids sent to deployed troops

By Eric Milzarski

russian tanks
History

That time American and Russian tanks faced off in a divided Berlin

By Logan Nye

flak bait aircraft
Tactical

5 real aircraft that wouldn’t die

By Logan Nye

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present
Feature

USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service past and present

By Kathryn Butler

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey
Military Life

From service to success: National University empowers Navy veteran’s academic journey

By Jessica Manfre

D-Day
History

The first American on the beach at D-Day served through the Vietnam War

By Team Mighty

roosevelt iii medal of honor d day
History

The oldest man at D-Day earned the Medal of Honor

By Logan Nye

d-day poem
History

The poem that launched D-Day for the French Resistance

By Logan Nye

FOX News anchor Martha MacCallum live from Normandy in honor of D-Day 80th anniversary
Military News

FOX News anchor Martha MacCallum live from Normandy in honor of D-Day 80th anniversary

By Jessica Manfre

From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience
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From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience

By Jessica Manfre

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day
Feature

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

By Miguel Ortiz

German general, left; paratroopers on D-Day, right
History

Why German General Wilhelm Falley ran right into paratroopers on D-Day

By Logan Nye

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them
Feature

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

By Miguel Ortiz

American Airlines soars above and beyond for our nation’s heroes
Feature

American Airlines soars above and beyond for our nation’s heroes

By Crystal Kupper

How DEA is tackling our greatest national security threat
Military News

How DEA is tackling our greatest national security threat

By Jim Crotty

5 iconic producers who were also veterans
Entertainment

5 iconic producers who were also veterans

By Joel Searls

A visitor pauses and reflects on the true meaning of Memorial Day at the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor - a temporary Memorial Day exhibit created by USAA consisting of more than 645,000 poppy flowers, with each flower honoring a fallen military service member since World War I on Friday, May. 26, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Eric Kayne/AP Images for USAA)
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USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to D.C. in time for Memorial Day

By Tessa Robinson