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Mr. T
Movies

Mr. T was in the US Army before he became a 1980s cultural icon

We pity the fool who doesn't respect Mr. T's journey from the military to acting stardom.

A middle-aged man wearing a white cowboy hat with a brown band featuring star decorations, a white collared shirt, and a light mustache, smiling warmly. The background shows blurred indoor furniture.
Entertainment

How Gordon Logan went from the Air Force to founding Sport Clips

A smiling female soldier in camouflage uniform stands in front of a military helicopter on a sunny airfield. She holds a green helmet with mounted equipment and wears tactical gear, including gloves and a harness. Several other helicopters and vehicles are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Feature

Why this VC has invested $80 million in veteran-owned companies

Since 2010, Hivers & Strivers has quietly invested in over 20 companies, pouring $80 million (yes, million) into start-ups with one crucial caveat: The companies they invest in have to be founded by a U.S. veteran.

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MilSpouse Mental Health

The red-flag phrases in the milspouse group chat

Be on the lookout for this low-key cry for help.

PARIS - SEPTEMBER 13: American author Clive Cussler poses while on a visit to Paris,France on the 13th of September 2004.(Photo by Ulf Andersen/Getty Images)
Entertainment

Before Clive Cussler was a best-selling novelist, he served in the Korean War

Cussler lived an interesting and literature-focused life, creating new adventures for people of all ages to enjoy.

Four people wearing headscarves and sunglasses are sitting on sand in a desert, posing with their arms raised in front of four resting camels equipped with saddles and blankets. The background shows sand dunes under a clear sky.
Travel

9 places for your next milspouse girls’ trip

Whether you want to stay in the U.S. or adventure abroad, here are some places to inspire your next getaway. 

A deploying North Carolina Air National Guardsman hugs his wife and says goodbye before departure at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, April 28, 2017. The day’s deployment kicks off the second wave of the North Carolina Air National Guard’s final C-130 deployment, a mission in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Wellness

Yes, you know what you were signing up for

Ah, yes. The Greatest Hits of Things No One Asked You to Say, Vol. 1.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost was on Thursday elected the first pope from the United States, the Vatican announced. A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)
Military News

First American pope, Pope Leo XIV, is the son of WWII Navy veteran

The first American Pope is a Navy brat!

A person running on a gravel road in a desert landscape, holding a large American flag. Behind them is a blue and tan SUV, with mountains visible in the background. The runner is wearing a light-colored shirt, black shorts, white shoes, and sunglasses.
Military News

Team Red, White & Blue runners kick Off 3,000-mile relay across the United States

The mission? Set a world record for relaying a single American flag across the country while raising $1 million for Veteran health and wellness.

A traveler wearing a green plaid shirt and a black backpack is scanning his credential at a TSA PreCheck kiosk. A TSA officer in a blue uniform and face mask is standing behind a clear protective barrier, assisting the traveler. The setting appears to be an airport security checkpoint with additional TSA officers and equipment visible in the background.
Military News

No REAL ID is no problem with these military & veteran ID cards

Twenty years after the REAL ID Act was passed, its enforcement is scheduled to begin on May 7, 2025.

A group of Army wives poses for a picture during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Fort Bliss, Texas. Military spouses made new friends during the event. (U.S. Army photo by: Sgt. Maricris C. Cosejo)
Wellness

Milspouse secrets for keeping friendships strong

With a little intention, you can keep your friendships strong across all the moves and miles.

Oslyabya Imperial Russian Battleship
History

The first modern steel battleship to be sunk by gunfire was an Imperial Russian flagship

It would end up making history, but not for the reasons the Russian Empire would hope for.

A man in a gray suit, white shirt, and dark tie is adjusting a valve or knob on a complex brass and metal scientific apparatus with pipes, gauges, and cylindrical components. The background appears to be a laboratory or industrial setting with equipment and control panels.
History

These everyday inventions came from failed military experiments

As part of Military Appreciation Week in Philadelphia, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support visited Penn Treaty School and Building 21 Philadelphia on Friday, April 11, 2025, sharing insights into Navy career opportunities and the importance of logistics in supporting America's warfighters. NAVSUP WSS reached 900 students across seven schools during the week-long outreach effort.
Mighty MilSpouse

Celebrating National Military Appreciation Month

The last C-130 out of Vietnam
Vietnam War

The last C-130 out of Vietnam

Realizing that the C-130 was the last way out of the country, Maj. Phuong, a South Vietnamese instructor pilot ordered his crew to prep the aircraft to evacuate civilians.

A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms stand in formation, saluting. In front of them are several flagpoles with the American flag and green military flags. To the left, there is a framed portrait of a soldier in dress uniform. A stone marker labeled "BORDER LZ" is visible at the bottom center. The scene appears to be a formal military ceremony or memorial.
Mighty Heroes

Remembering Green Beret Staff Sgt. Jeremie Border

From the moment he first toddled around in G.I. Joe underwear, Jeremie Border's destiny was clear: He was born to protect.​

SIG P320 engineering review recommended in Marine Corps report
Military News

SIG P320 engineering review recommended in Marine Corps report

Sig Sauer denies the possibility of reported uncommanded discharges.

Family photo on a dock overlooking water
Retirement Memoir

Retirement Memoir: Now what?

A rack filled with multiple black rifles standing upright, with visible barrels and handguards. The rifles have attached scopes or optical sights at the bottom of the image. The rack is metallic and olive green in color, and the rifles are closely arranged in rows. The lighting is dim, highlighting the rifles' details and textures.
Weapons

7 companies you didn’t know made firearms for the military

Of course you've heard of the usual suspects: Colt, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, to name a few. Here are the companies you didn't know made firearms.

Jack Nicholson
Movies

Air National Guard veteran Jack Nicholson celebrates 89th birthday

The iconic actor was in so many good movies, it is hard to pick just one.