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Based off the book, "The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau," written by Alex Kershaw and produced by A+E Studios for Netflix, is the story of Captain Felix Sparks (Bradley Jame…
The Post Office is in dangerous peril right now, and like most Americans, you might be wondering what you can do to help. Well, the most obvious thing is to send more mail. Buying a pack of Forever stamps helps, and so does sending little notes in t…
Fauquier County, Virginia, might not be the place you think of when you imagine covert ops training, but that's exactly what's happened at an isolated farmhouse and working dairy.In use since 1803, "Vint Hill," as it was initially known, …
Naval aviators are often considered to be the best aviators in the world. The training is intensive and it can take students years to earn their wings of gold as fully qualified aviators. Although the Navy does confer the designation of Honorary Nav…
Ryan Hendrickson is a retired Green Beret who's been through a lot. Despite overwhelming challenges, he refuses to wear the title of victim and instead calls himself a survivor. He wants you to do the same.Tip of the Spear …
The new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is here, and no one is really sure what that means. Since the changes were announced last fall, there have been more questions than answers about what the new ACFT is going to look like and, well, how hard it …
In this time of Covid, many veterans have been on the job hunt and have had to adapt to the changing job climate. Layoffs, restructuring, furloughs, pay cuts, and other corporate moves have made life a bit rough for many in the workforce. A lot of v…
General James Mattis once called Marcus Aurelius' Meditations the one book every American should read. Marcus Aurelius was a philosopher, but he was also a Roman emperor, who bore trials and tribulations throughout his life with a quiet st…
When young service members graduate from basic training or earn their commission, the biggest threat to their financial security isn't that brand new muscle car for $0 down and a 15 percent interest rate. In fact, the biggest threat is one that tar…
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It's easy to joke about the Space Force. From their ridiculous motto to their seal, it…
In a time before pocket-sized supercomputers and super sturdy G-Shock watches, the precise timekeeping required for military operations was accomplished with complex yet robust timepieces powered by a compressed spring and a series of gears, wheels,…
Now you can do the Mario saves Princess Peach workout on a daily basis, thanks to Boston-based computer programmer Ian Albert an…
Enlisted airmen have been part of the Air Force Academy in both instructor and mentor positions. But now they have a chance to be considered full time accredited faculty teachers.The Air Force Academy was established in April 1954 after sever…
Every four years, we have the opportunity and responsibility to make our voices heard. While elections are always important, this year feels particularly critical. A global pandemic. Heightened racial tensions. Upholding or repealing Supreme Court d…
While presidents certainly leave their mark on the Oval Office, less talked about is the important role played by their first ladies. Many served as the closest advisor to the sitting commander in chief, and we can only imagine the kind of conversat…
In 2019, retired Army Colonel Claude Schmid founded the nonprofit Veteran's Last Patrol. Its mission is to forge vital connections and support for hospice veterans in their last days on earth, honoring them as they complete one last patrol.…
Looking for a ridiculous fitness challenge to keep you on track this winter? Or maybe you're just tired of the same old boring lift routine and need something new. Well, friends, let us introduce you to one of the most insane things to come out of …
According to reports from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, the Michigan Heroes Museum, and others, Lt. Col. Charles Kettles — the Vietnam war hero and Army pilot who received the Medal of Honor in 2016 for his resupply and rescue efforts i…
The Medal of Honor is unlike any other accolade in the United States Armed Forces. It's not something that you "win." It's something bestowed only to those who have shown the highest level of valor and sacrifice in the face of the enemy to save …