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A black and tan dog wearing a prosthetic leg on its rear left side and a medal around its neck is shown on the left. The dog is sitting on a paved surface with its mouth open, appearing happy. On the right, there is a close-up of a bronze medal with a green and red ribbon. The medal is inscribed with the words "For Gallantry WE ALSO SERVE" and features a decorative border and a crown at the top.
World War II

This British war medal is only awarded to animals

Three pairs of cowboy boots with exotic leather patterns are arranged side by side on a wooden surface. The left pair features a light brown textured leather with dark brown and red embroidered shafts. The middle pair is dark brown with a crocodile-like texture and white and gray embroidered shafts. The right pair has a bright orange crocodile pattern on the foot with dark brown shafts featuring intricate white stitching. A matching brown leather belt with a textured pattern lies in front of the boots.
History

Bringing these boots into the United States will land you in hot water

The 5 most commonly cast military movie roles
Entertainment

The 5 most commonly cast military movie roles

It's easy to laugh at Hollywood when filmmakers use a basic blueprint to create one-dimensional "war hero" characters who are clearly clobbered together using stereotypes. But that got us thinking: What if Hollywood sees something in our military…

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD
Mental Health

7 thrilling non-profits that help veterans treat PTSD

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 11-20% of veterans are diagnosed with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in a given year. More and more veterans seek treatment for PTSD in order to learn how to address their symptoms, improv…

A soldier in camouflage uniform and cap is holding a young girl wearing a white sweater and patterned pants. The girl has long brown hair and looks tired or sad as she rests her head on the soldier's shoulder. Another soldier in similar uniform stands nearby, with blurred people in the background.
Military News

New video reminds us, ‘Don’t forget our military, even though we’re out of Afghanistan’

A large brick and concrete sign with white spherical caps on two pillars. The sign reads "United States Army Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk" in black letters. It features several military insignias, including an Airborne patch on the left pillar and other unit emblems below the main text. The sign is set on a grassy area with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Army

4 reasons Fort Polk is paradise on earth or… pick your own expletive

A smiling woman with shoulder-length dark hair and glasses, wearing a gray blazer and a black top with a round pendant necklace, is positioned on the right side against a light blue background. On the left side, there is an inset image of a man with short dark hair wearing a space suit, looking intently forward.
Movies

NASA astronaut breaks down space scenes from film & TV

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids
History

This non-profit pairs war veterans with Gold Star kids

Perry Yee knew there was a way he could help his fellow veterans but wasn't sure how. There are plenty of charities and programs out there that claim to help veterans with issues like PTSD, anxiety, loneliness and isolation, and the sometimes diffi…

Two views of a modern white domed building with vertical ridges, set in an urban environment surrounded by tall glass and concrete skyscrapers. The building features large rectangular side structures and an arched entrance with stairs leading up to it. Greenery and trees are present around the building, and people are walking nearby. The setting appears to be a city plaza or park area.
Military News

The church that was destroyed on 9/11 is returning as a shrine to victims

Signs and a ship representing various U.S. military installations and vessels: 1. Fort Gordon Main Gate sign with the United States Army emblem. 2. Welcome sign for Fort Hood, Home of America's Armored Corps, with multiple unit insignias. 3. Army National Guard Maneuver Training Center Fort Pickett Main Gate sign. 4. U.S. naval ship USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) sailing in the ocean. 5. Close-up of the U.S. Naval Ship Maury with its IMO number. 6. Fort Bragg sign, Home of The Airborne and Special Operations Forces, with airborne insignia. 7. United States Army Fort A.P. Hill Main Entrance sign on a stone wall. 8. United States Army Fort Lee sign with emblem. 9. Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center sign with unit patches. 10. Fort Rucker Alabama sign with emblem. 11. United States Army Fort Belvoir Entry Gate sign on a brick structure. 12. Welcome to Fort Benning Home of the Maneuver Center sign with unit insignias.
Navy

Congress wants your help to rename military bases and ships

This is how ‘trial by combat’ is totally legal in New York State
Entertainment

This is how ‘trial by combat’ is totally legal in New York State

In August 2015, Staten Island attorney Richard A. Luthmann motioned a New York State court to allow "Game of Thrones" style trial by combat to decide one of his cases. During a lawsuit, Luthmann

A group of baseball players wearing white and blue uniforms with "BPD" on their caps and backs are gathered in a dugout. Some players are standing, others are sitting or leaning on the railing, and one player is holding a yellow drink bottle. The dugout is adjacent to a baseball field with spectators visible in the background.
Entertainment

WATCH: Billings police officers win against firefighters in charity softball game

A tiger lying in shallow water with its front paws stretched out in front. The tiger has a focused expression and distinctive black stripes on its orange and white fur. The background shows a blurred natural setting with water and some greenery.
Military News

The CIA once used tiger droppings as a secret tracking device

These sisters were children at the Pentagon daycare center on 9/11. Now they’re in the military.
Military News

These sisters were children at the Pentagon daycare center on 9/11. Now they’re in the military.

A young man stands with arms crossed and smiles in front of a detailed scale model of the World Trade Center towers, displayed on a black pedestal inside a spacious, modern exhibition hall with large windows and overhead lights. The text "World Trade Center 9.11 Exhibit" is visible on the left side of the image.
Military News

This Dutch teenager spent 10,000 hours and $10,000 on his 9/11 memorial

4 fictional countries America should invade
Movies

4 fictional countries America should invade

Ever since a 2015 poll revealed that a certain slice of Americana supported bombing Agrabah, the fictional city Disney's Aladdin calls home, it's been interesting to consider what other fictional countries have actually messed with the United Stat…

These 6 veterans won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Entertainment

These 6 veterans won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

A group of ten people wearing matching esports jerseys and black face masks stand on a stage in front of a large screen displaying the "RugbyTown Sevens Esports Cup" logo. The screen also shows logos for the Warrior GMR Foundation and Esposure as presenters and sponsors. The stage has computer setups on both sides with monitors and gaming equipment. The background lighting is blue.
History

Meet the Air Force/Space Force esports teams: They’re not what you expect

Paulie Veneto wearing a white sleeveless shirt with the word "MIRACLE" in blue, blue wristbands, a white backward cap, and blue shorts with an American flag patch is flexing his arm muscles. He stands next to a sign that reads "PauliesPush.com HONOR & REMEMBER To Honor The Heroics Of The Flight Crews Of 9-11" with logos for American Airlines and United Airlines and flight details for Flight 11, Flight 77, Flight 175, and Flight 93. There is a black pickup truck and greenery in the background.
Feature

A former flight attendant honored 9/11 victims by pushing a beverage cart from Boston to NYC

Paulie Veneto wants families of 9/11 victims to know their loved one is a hero.

The original ‘Iron Mike’ was an Irish firefighter who would not die
Military News

The original ‘Iron Mike’ was an Irish firefighter who would not die

The Great Depression was a tough time in America. Today we can see the effects of 10-11 percent unemployment due to the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19. Imagine what life in the United States would be like if unemployment was around 50 percent.…