# We Are The Mighty

Military Entertainment for America by Veterans

### Latest News

- [Iraq War](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/iraq-war/>)

  ### [What it means when a Marine Corps officer hands over a sidearm during a war](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/what-it-means-when-a-marine-hands-over-a-sidearm-during-a-war.md>)

  By [Blake Stilwell](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md>)
- [World War II](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/world-war-ii/>)

  ### [How German actress Marlene Dietrich fought back against the Nazis at every turn](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/how-german-actress-marlene-dietrich-fought-back-to-defeat-the-nazis.md>)

  By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)
- [Civil War](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/civil-war/>)

  ### [Why grave robbing Confederate Civil War dead is big business](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/true-crime-american-grave-robbers.md>)

  By [Blake Stilwell](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md>)
- [Mighty MilSpouse](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/mighty-milspouse/>)

  ### [Her husband’s deployment was just extended to a year. She says the reality is ‘a gut punch.’](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-milspouse/her-husbands-deployment-was-just-extended-to-a-year-she-says-the-reality-is-a-gut-punch.md>)

  By [Kait Hanson](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/kaitlynhanson.md>)

[Mighty MilSpouse](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/mighty-milspouse/>)

## [One woman entrepreneur is teaching kids to do the jobs America can’t fill.](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-milspouse/woman-entrepreneur-skilled-trades-kelsey-robertson.md>)

Milspouses don't have to wait for someone else to create an opportunity.

By [Sara Jane Ginn](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/sara-jane-ginn.md>)

- [World War II](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/world-war-ii/>)

  ### [‘Band of Brothers: Legacy’ documentary celebrates 25-year anniversary of legendary HBO miniseries](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/band-of-brothers-legacy-documentary-25-year-anniversary.md>)

  By [Miguel Ortiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/miguelortiz.md>)
- [Navy](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/navy/>)

  ### [A critically injured Navy SEAL explains why wounded warriors don’t want your pity](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/a-critically-injured-navy-seal-explains-why-wounded-warriors-dont-want-your-pity.md>)

  By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)

## [America 250](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/america-250/>)

[Civil War](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/civil-war/>)

### [The Civil War started and ended at the same guy’s house](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/the-civil-war-started-and-ended-at-the-same-guys-house.md>)

Wilmer McLean was probably the unluckiest homeowner in American history.

By [Blake Stilwell](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md>)

[Vietnam War](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/vietnam-war/>)

### [6 songs that will always remind America of the Vietnam War](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/6-songs-that-will-always-remind-america-of-the-vietnam-war.md>)

Even the kids know what number one on this list is.

By [Blake Stilwell](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md>)

[Revolutionary War](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/revolutionary-war/>)

### [The Marquis de Lafayette’s Paris gravesite is filled with dirt from Massachusetts](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/why-this-french-noblemans-paris-gravesite-is-filled-with-dirt-from-massachusetts.md>)

The "Hero of Two Worlds" is buried in soil from both.

By [Blake Stilwell](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md>)

[Read more](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/tag/america250/>)

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## Read More

[Sports](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/sports/>)

### [Army, Navy, and Air Force: Your 2026 service academy football preview](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/army-navy-and-air-force-your-2026-service-academy-football-preview.md>)

Army and Navy finished last season with bowl victories, while Air Force will attempt to rebound from consecutive losing seasons.

By [Matt Ward](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/mattward.md>)

[Mighty 25](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/mighty25/>)

### [The Mighty 25 2026: Influence with Impact](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/the-mighty-25-2026.md>)

Congratulations to the 2026 Mighty 25.

By [Jessica Manfre](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/jessicamanfre.md>)

[Movies and TV](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/movies-and-tv/>)

### [You’re not ready for this prisoner of war film based on a true story](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/youre-not-ready-for-this-prisoner-of-war-film-based-on-a-true-story.md>)

Col. Norm McDaniel turned the darkest and most painful years of his life into an inspirational offering to others.

By [Shannon Corbeil](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil.md>)

[History](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/history/>)

### [How this woman amazingly survived both terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/how-this-woman-amazingly-survived-both-terrorist-attacks-at-the-world-trade-center.md>)

"I'm a living testament that it can happen to you, and it can happen to you twice."

By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)

[Benefits](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/benefits/>)

### [How veterans can receive free dental care during a Day of Service](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/how-veterans-can-receive-free-dental-care-during-a-day-of-service.md>)

"A smile goes a long way."

By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)

[History](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/history/>)

### [Emperor Caligula took Rome to war against the god of the sea](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/emperor-caligula-took-rome-to-war-against-the-god-of-the-sea.md>)

If your emperor rules by the mandate of the gods, but then orders you to attack a god at home, does he still have the mandate?

By [Logan Nye](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/logan-nye.md>)

[Mighty MilSpouse](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/mighty-milspouse/>)

### [What ‘Trolls’ can teach military families about social media](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-milspouse/what-trolls-can-teach-military-families-about-social-media.md>)

Trolls literally lose their bright colors after fear, sadness, and hopelessness take over their being.

By [Sara Jane Ginn](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/sara-jane-ginn.md>)

[Vietnam War](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/vietnam-war/>)

### [How ‘the real Forrest Gump’ got his stolen Medal of Honor back](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/how-the-real-forrest-gump-got-his-stolen-medal-of-honor-back.md>)

"In combat, you learn to do for your brother what you hope they do for you."

By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)

[History](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/history/>)

### [How World War II, ‘GI Joe,’ and a Vietnam War Marine shaped ‘Transformers’](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/us-marine-shaped-transformers.md>)

Optimus Prime's brother was a Vietnam War Marine.

By [Miguel Ortiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/miguelortiz.md>)

[Mighty MilSpouse](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/mighty-milspouse/>)

### [A military spouse’s viral plea raises a terrifying question for families living overseas](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-milspouse/military-spouses-viral-plea-raises-a-terrifying-question-for-families-living-overseas.md>)

“Please help me get home.”

By [Kait Hanson](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/kaitlynhanson.md>)

[Weapons](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/weapons/>)

### [Jordan Salinas used a silenced FN 5.7 inspired by ‘Splinter Cell’ to help stop the In-N-Out shooter](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/tactical/jordan-salinas-silenced-fn-57-inspired-by-splinter-cell-idaho-in-n-out-shooter.md>)

Anyone who says they haven't wanted a firearm because of a video game is lying.

By [Miguel Ortiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/miguelortiz.md>)

[Music](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/music/>)

### [6 reasons why the military community loved Dolly Parton](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/6-reasons-why-the-military-community-loved-dolly-parton.md>)

The iconic entertainer made sure military members and their families knew they were valued.

By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)

[Movies and TV](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/movies-and-tv/>)

### [New ‘Ghost Soldier’ trailer is a special operator’s dream sequence](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/new-ghost-soldier-movie.md>)

What if special operators could create their own high tech gear?

By [Shannon Corbeil](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil.md>)

[Marine Corps](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/marine-corps.md>)

### [The Navy said her son died by suicide. This mother pushed back fiercely for the truth](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/the-navy-said-her-son-died-by-suicide-this-mother-pushed-back-fiercely-for-the-truth.md>)

A recent book, "A Soul on Trial," chronicles Rosa Sutton's fight for answers.

By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)

[Veterans](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/veterans/>)

### [Oldest Marine and World War II veteran Roy Drinkard dies at 106](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/veterans/oldest-marine-world-war-ii-veteran-roy-drinkard-dies-at-106.md>)

His local newspaper named him "Distinguished Citizen of the Century."

By [Miguel Ortiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/miguelortiz.md>)

[Air Force](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/category/air-force/>)

### [How a midair collision involving an Air Force jet made US air travel safer](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/how-a-midair-collision-involving-an-air-force-jet-made-us-air-travel-safer.md>)

The deadly accident led to the establishment of the FAA.

By [Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)

[More Stories](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/latest>)

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## Meet The Experts

- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blake-Stilwell.jpg>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md>)[Blake Stilwell](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md>)Editor-In-Chief, Air Force Veteran
- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img-82.webp>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/miguelortiz.md>)[Miguel Ortiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/miguelortiz.md>)Senior Contributor, Army Veteran
- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Randall-Stevens.png>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/randall-stevens.md>)[Randall Stevens](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/randall-stevens.md>)Senior Master Contributor, Army Veteran
- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ruizmugshot.jpeg>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)[Stephen Ruiz](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/stephen.md>)Editor, Writer
- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/img-112.webp>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil.md>)[Shannon Corbeil](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil.md>)Contributor, Air Force Veteran
- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Logan-Nye.jpeg>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/logan-nye.md>)[Logan Nye](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/logan-nye.md>)Senior Contributor, Army Veteran
- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sara-Jane-Ginn-2026-HS.jpeg>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/sara-jane-ginn.md>)[Sara Jane Ginn](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/sara-jane-ginn.md>)Military Spouse, MilSpouse Editor
- [![](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/headshot-augie-700x500-1.jpg>)](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/augie.md>)[August Dannehl](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/augie.md>)Head of Production, USN Veteran