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(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.

That time a baseball player saved Old Glory from the torch

By Blake Stilwell

7 greatest animal war heroes of all time

7 greatest animal war heroes of all time

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

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

By Kathryn Butler

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

By Blake Stilwell

roosevelt iii medal of honor d day

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

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

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

By Miguel Ortiz

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

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

By Crystal Kupper

How DEA is tackling our greatest national security threat

How DEA is tackling our greatest national security threat

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)

USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to D.C. in time for Memorial Day

By Tessa Robinson

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

By Miguel Ortiz

Behind the lens of war: Remembering USAF Capt Jimmy Harper

Behind the lens of war: Remembering USAF Capt Jimmy Harper

By Jessica Manfre

Remembering LTC Jacqueline Escobar, a trailblazer who shattered kevlar ceilings

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Remembering LTC Jacqueline Escobar, a trailblazer who shattered kevlar ceilings

By Jessica Manfre

Anchored in Memory: Remembering USCG CDR Scott Hyung-Wook Kim

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Anchored in Memory: Remembering USCG CDR Scott Hyung-Wook Kim

By Jessica Manfre

On the left, a promotional poster for Tun Tavern, on the left, a sketch of the Tavern in pencil

Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine Corps, to be rebuilt

By Miguel Ortiz

A band performing on stage with a backdrop displaying "GARY SINIS". The bassist, wearing a black leather jacket, sunglasses, and a black cap, is playing a sunburst electric bass guitar and smiling. The lead singer, dressed in a black shirt and pants, is holding a microphone and singing. Drums and percussion instruments are visible in the background.

Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band rocked Luke AFB

By Crystal Kupper

A painting of Gustavas Adolphus on a horse

Military genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the ‘Lion of the North’

By Jessica Evans

Two men stand side by side with arms crossed in an industrial setting. The man on the left has dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark green ribbed sweater with reinforced patches on the shoulders and elbows, and a black watch. The man on the right has short hair, wearing a blue and black quilted jacket over a black shirt, also with a black watch. Behind them is a metal gate and a sign on the wall that reads "IN EVENT OF AIR RAID SIGNAL WALK SEEK COVER IN BUILDING.

Assassinations. Exploding battleships. Ghost planes. Watch Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel military mysteries on The HISTORY Channel.

By Tessa Robinson

A woman with braided hair is sitting indoors, holding a framed black-and-white portrait of a man in a sailor uniform with a medal on his chest. The background shows a softly lit room with a cabinet and some decorative items.

Exclusive premiere: National Geographic honors WWII’s ‘erased’ heroes

By Tessa Robinson

An airman repairs a B-29 bomber

Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again

By Tessa Robinson

A treasure map drawing where X marks the spot of the treasure

Is Blackbeard’s treasure real?

By Eric Milzarski

A uniformed officer wearing white gloves holds a folded American flag with white stars on a blue field. The officer stands solemnly outdoors with blurred people in the background, some taking photos.

Today is ‘Gold Star Spouses Day.’ Here are 5 things to know.

the punisher in the military

Why The Punisher is so beloved by the military

By Eric Milzarski

Two individuals wearing camouflage ghillie suits are navigating through a muddy, shallow water area surrounded by dry leaves and vegetation. One person is climbing over a log while the other is in the water, smiling. The scene suggests a military or tactical training exercise in a natural, rugged environment.

Ghillie Suit Guide: Where to buy and how to make your own

By Tessa Robinson

Three men dressed in Old West attire stand in a dry grassy field with mountains in the background. The man in the center wears a sheriff's badge, a brown hat, a patterned vest, and a dark jacket, with two holstered guns at his waist. The man on the left has a wide-brimmed hat, a gray coat, and a vest, while the man on the right has white hair and a beard, wearing a long black coat and black vest. The scene has a muted, sepia-toned color palette.

‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ explores the rise of one man from slavery to Deputy Marshall

The promotional image for Apple TV+ series "The Bloody Hundredth" features a large military aircraft wing and propeller in the foreground with four silhouetted men in flight jackets walking beneath it on a runway at sunset. The text reads: "THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH - THE TRUE STORY OF THE MEN WHO INSPIRED MASTERS OF THE AIR." Several planes are flying in formation in the sky.

WATM Exclusive: ‘The Bloody Hundredth’s’ Emmy Award-winning director on the untold stories of WWII

Jamie Farr: 10 Questions with MAS*H star and famed actor

rob riggle with USO

Rob Riggle doubled-down on his USMC service while clearing rubble at Ground Zero

Three people are seated inside a car. The person on the left is an older man with a gray beard, wearing glasses and a dark cap. The person in the middle is a woman with long wavy hair, wearing yellow-tinted aviator sunglasses and resting her chin on her hand. The person on the right is a woman with long dark hair, focused on driving. The interior of the car is dark, and the background outside the windows is blurred.

Every generation has their war movie. Ours will be ‘My Dead Friend Zoe.’

Bradley Cooper is nominated for American Sniper. You can watch American Sniper on multiple streaming platforms.

10 years later, ‘American Sniper’ is still a must-see film

band of brothers

Band of Brothers cast members who found fame

By Miguel Ortiz

A man dressed in a vintage military pilot uniform stands in front of a World War II-era fighter plane. He wears a brown leather jacket with a patch on the chest, a tan military cap, and beige trousers. The plane behind him is silver with a red nose and the name "MARGO" painted in red on the side. The background shows a partly cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

By Miguel Ortiz

A detailed black and white illustration depicts a medieval scene by the sea. On the left, a stern-looking knight in armor with a chainmail shirt and a helmet stands beside a horse adorned with a decorative bridle. The knight holds a shield and has one hand on his hip. To the right, a regal woman wearing a crown and a long gown sits on an ornate throne carried by four men dressed in tunics and carrying staffs. The background shows a coastal fortress or castle with the sea and a ship visible in the distance under a sky filled with dynamic, streaked clouds.

How Hannibal Barca took on the world

By Jessica Evans

rockwell timeless artists

5 timeless artists who served their country

A group of eight men dressed in vintage military uniforms standing outdoors on a grassy field with wooden crates scattered around. The sky is overcast, and the men appear serious and focused, with some wearing leather jackets and others in green sweaters or shirts. The setting suggests a historical or wartime context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

A man with dark hair and a mustache wearing a dark green U.S. military uniform with gold buttons, a tan tie, and various insignia, standing indoors in a dimly lit room.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of World War II-era pilots wearing leather jackets with fur collars and yellow life vests stand on an airfield in front of a military bomber plane marked with a white star inside a blue circle and red outline. The pilot in the foreground has curly hair and a mustache, looking serious and holding a leather helmet. The other pilots stand in a loose formation behind him, slightly out of focus. The scene is set outdoors under a cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

By Miguel Ortiz

Two men in vintage military uniforms stand outdoors on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky. The man on the left wears a brown leather jacket, olive-green shirt and pants, a military cap with an emblem, and aviator sunglasses. The man on the right wears a shearling-lined leather jacket with tan patches, a dark shirt and pants, and aviator sunglasses, smiling broadly. Other men in similar uniforms and military vehicles are visible in the background.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

By Miguel Ortiz

Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson gives away Super Bowl tickets to Army veteran

By Tessa Robinson

Toby Keith performs the guitar and singing in front of troops

Singer Toby Keith, passionate military supporter, dead at 62

By Tessa Robinson

An elderly man in a dark suit stands smiling next to a large banner featuring a black-and-white photo of a young soldier in uniform. The banner reads "Ocean City Hometown Heroes" at the top and "We Proudly Honor" in large gold letters below the soldier's image. Other people are visible in the background, and the setting appears to be an indoor event or exhibit.

It’s never too late to honor America’s Vietnam veterans

By Matt McAllister

A man wearing a vintage pilot outfit with a shearling-lined leather jacket, aviator goggles on his head, and a flight helmet is seated inside a military aircraft turret. He has a mustache and is looking slightly to the side with a focused expression. The interior of the turret shows mounted machine guns and ammunition belts.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

By Miguel Ortiz

a screenshot from the film Hoosiers with Gene Hackman and his basketball team

Gene Hackman, Marine Corps veteran and Oscar-winning actor turns 94

best special operations units

The 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

By Shannon Corbeil

A group of men dressed in vintage military uniforms are riding stationary bicycles indoors. The setting appears dimly lit with overhead lights, and the men have focused expressions. Some individuals are seated behind them, watching or resting. The uniforms suggest a historical or military training context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

By Miguel Ortiz

A dark movie theater filled with an audience watching a film showing multiple airplanes flying in formation through the sky with contrails behind them. The screen also displays the text "MAKEUP AND HAIR DESIGNER KIRSTIN CHALMERS.

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‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success

By Tessa Robinson

A photo collage of two Navy SEALs killed in the Gulf of Aden January 11, 2024.

Two Navy SEALs were KIA. Does America even notice?

By Tessa Robinson

white house butler

This butler served every president from Truman to Reagan

By Bethaney Phillips

Norman Jewison speaks at a podium

Norman Jewison, WWII veteran and 12-time Oscar winner, dead at 97

A panel discussion is taking place on a stage with five seated adults and one standing woman holding a child. The woman is speaking into a microphone. Behind them, large illuminated letters spell out "MIC 2023." The stage backdrop features blue lighting and geometric patterns. Audience members are visible in the foreground.

Operation Childcare Project making waves for military families

By Jessica Manfre

A photo of Reinhard Heydrich and his vehicle which was bombed during Operation Anthropoid

‘Operation Anthropoid:’ The assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague

By Jessica Evans

Eight male rowers in white tank tops with "USA" printed in red are rowing in a long, narrow boat on a body of water. The rowers are synchronized, each holding a wooden oar, with trees and a buoy visible in the background.

The ‘Boys in the Boat’ is a great and inspirational true story

The NHL stars of WWII

20 NHL stars who served during World War II

A man with dark hair, wearing a gray tweed jacket and black scarf, is smiling warmly while holding a young girl with curly blonde hair in a pink patterned coat. They are indoors near a decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and tinsel. Several other people, including an older woman with glasses, are partially visible around them, suggesting a festive gathering.

Jimmy Stewart: WWII vet, actor, American patriot

An elderly man wearing a green military flight suit with patches stands in front of a fighter jet. The flight suit has a name patch that reads "Bob Pardo Fighter Pilot" and another patch with the text "River Rats." The fighter jet is positioned on a runway or tarmac with its nose facing the camera, slightly out of focus. The background includes some trees and a soft evening sky.

Lt. Col. John Pardo of ‘Pardo’s Push’ fame dies at 89

By Miguel Ortiz

A photo of Taylor Swift performing and a photo of Marines storming a beach during WWII

Taylor Swift honors grandfather’s WWII service with song ‘epiphany’

By Tessa Robinson

A side-by-side comparison of a man kneeling in two different time periods. On the left, a black-and-white photo shows him as a young soldier in military uniform, helmet, and boots, kneeling on one knee outdoors near buildings. On the right, a color photo shows the same man elderly, wearing a hat, glasses, a dark blazer, light blue shirt, gray pants, and black shoes, kneeling on one knee on grass in a sunny outdoor setting.

Norman Lear, World War II veteran, mogul TV producer dies at 101

Left side: Black and white vintage photo of a man in a military uniform with a cap, featuring a mustache. Right side: Close-up color photo of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white sports jersey with red and yellow accents.

Travis Kelce’s grandfather was shot down 3 times during WWII

By Tessa Robinson

A black and white photo showing a large explosion with thick black smoke billowing in the background at an airfield. Several military aircraft are parked on the ground, some damaged, with a few people in uniform walking or standing nearby. The scene appears chaotic, with debris and wreckage scattered across the airfield.

15 Medals of Honor awarded at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A man wearing a Santa hat and a gray t-shirt is handing out stuffed toys to a group of children, who are eagerly reaching out to receive them. The scene is festive with stage lights and other people in the background also wearing Santa hats, suggesting a holiday event or celebration. The man holds a large red sack, likely filled with more toys.

Over 1,800 heartwarming reasons why Gary Sinise is a national treasure

By Tessa Robinson

A man in a military camouflage uniform and a navy blue cap is speaking into a microphone. Behind him, there is a decorated Christmas tree with lights and a star on top. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly in a military facility.

These R. Lee Ermey bloopers are priceless

By Shannon Corbeil

Viktor Belenko's military passport

One of the world’s most famous Soviet defectors has passed

A group of people standing on a football field near the end zone, with a crowd in the stadium seats behind them. Two individuals in the center are shaking hands; one is an older man wearing a black cap, orange jacket, black shirt, and gray pants, and the other is a woman in a light gray pantsuit. To the right, a man in a purple Clemson Tigers hoodie and black pants stands with his hands clasped. Behind the handshake, a person in military uniform is visible. The background shows a sign above a tunnel entrance that reads "DR. LARRY S. BOWMAN VISITORS LOCKER ROOM." The crowd is dressed mostly in orange, purple, and white.

100-year-old WWII Army vet awarded French Legion of Honor

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of men in military camouflage uniforms are indoors, with one man in the center holding a black firearm and shaking hands with an older man in a dark suit. A Ukrainian flag is visible on the wall behind them. The setting appears to be a room with beige walls and a patterned ceiling.

Why Kyiv has a street named after John McCain

By Miguel Ortiz

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school

By Miguel Ortiz