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The Purple Heart is the U.S. military's oldest medal — but it's more than just a medal. It's a symbol of a sacrifice made on behalf of a U.S. troop for his or her unit, mission, and country. It represents a tangible, physical offering — a ris…

During the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and poet pulled into port on a mission to negotiate the release several POWs from British forces. Before a deal could be reached, the British started bombing the …

"American Sniper," "Dunkirk," and "Fury" are just a few the great war films that have hit theaters with in the last few years. These films help inspire today's youngsters to consider joining the military. In the next few decades, t…

It was the only lottery you didn't want to win.

There's a reason that so many veterans grow out their facial hair once they leave the service.

The Lockheed F-35 Lightning has been drawing a lot of press – and orders from across the world. According to a Lockheed website, 14 countries either have orders in or are looking at buying the Lightning. …

The Cold War was a prolonged state of tension between the U.S. and the USSR, lasting from the end of World War II until December 26, 1991, the day the Soviet Union fell. The two superpowers were rivals on all fronts: political, economic, military…

More than a month following the devastating attacks on the World Trade Center, rescue workers found a life under the rubble, still holding on. It was a pear tree, Its roots and branches were twisted and broken, but all hope was not lost. The rescue …

Every sports team needs their very own cartoony mascot to get the fans going. Sure, it's a goofy tradition, but it gets the people cheering and those cheers spur the players on to victory, so no one ever questions it. Military academies are no diff…

Master Sergeant George Hand US Army (ret) was a member of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, The Delta Force. He is a now a master photographer, cartoonist and storyteller.(Featured cartoon: The unfortunate Christma…

Christmas is just around the corner — for many, a time of cheer.But the holidays are also tough for many who know spending several days with their families brings chaos, judgment, and the reopening of old wounds — particularly now the pol…

Donations dropped during the training exercise serve 20,000 people.

By 1972, American efforts in Vietnam were being drawn down. In Paris, North Vietnamese negotiators were unwilling to settle for peace as they felt victory was within their grasp. President Nixon had other ideas. The Air Force was going to…