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d-day poem
World War II

The poem that launched D-Day for the French Resistance

The French Resistance listened to the BBC intently in 1944 for signals. When they heard this poem, they knew D-Day was soon.

By Logan Nye

From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience
Veterans

From tragedy to healing purpose: Whisper Tennis’ journey of resilience

By Jessica Manfre

German general, left; paratroopers on D-Day, right
World War II

Why German General Wilhelm Falley ran right into paratroopers on D-Day

Nazi General Falley had a very bad, no good, terrible kind of day. 'Merica.

By Logan Nye

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them
World War II

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of female soldiers in camouflage uniforms and caps, each carrying a green duffel bag. They have American flag patches on their sleeves and name tags on their chests. The soldiers are standing in a line outdoors, with some trees and a building structure visible in the background.

Here’s what happens after basic training

For any military branch.

By Shannon Corbeil

American Airlines soars above and beyond for our nation’s heroes
Discounts

American Airlines soars above and beyond for our nation’s heroes

"We are unapologetic in our support of the military."

By Crystal Kupper

How DEA is tackling our greatest national security threat
Military News

How DEA is tackling our greatest national security threat

By Jim Crotty

a plane with the pilot's name and call sign "Spock" at a permanent display
Military Culture

Top 5 coolest call signs used since WWII

The greatest call signs always have the best origin stories.

By Ruddy Cano

World War II parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture
World War II

World War II parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture

World War II rationing made dress fabric rare, so troops took their old parachutes for their future weddings.

By Daniel Tobias Flint

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space
Air Force

91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space

By Miguel Ortiz

After his son’s death, this Army vet found a new purpose
Mental Health

After his son’s death, this Army vet found a new purpose

By Jessica Manfre

Behind the lens of war: Remembering USAF Capt Jimmy Harper
Heroes

Behind the lens of war: Remembering USAF Capt Jimmy Harper

By Jessica Manfre

Remembering LTC Jacqueline Escobar, a trailblazer who shattered kevlar ceilings

Remembering LTC Jacqueline Escobar, a trailblazer who shattered kevlar ceilings

By Jessica Manfre

Anchored in Memory: Remembering USCG CDR Scott Hyung-Wook Kim

Anchored in Memory: Remembering USCG CDR Scott Hyung-Wook Kim

By Jessica Manfre

Honoring the legacy of Air Force Fighter Pilot Capt Jeffrey Braden

Honoring the legacy of Air Force Fighter Pilot Capt Jeffrey Braden

By Jessica Manfre

How the loss of her father inspired this journalist to tell thousands of survivor stories

How the loss of her father inspired this journalist to tell thousands of survivor stories

By Jessica Manfre

Navy CMDCM Jeffrey Garber inspired a legacy of service. His spouse now carries the torch.

Navy CMDCM Jeffrey Garber inspired a legacy of service. His spouse now carries the torch.

By Jessica Manfre

Honoring the extraordinary legacy of Army Brigadier General Thomas Carroll

Honoring the extraordinary legacy of Army Brigadier General Thomas Carroll

By Jessica Manfre

After 40 years as a pilot, this dad took on a new mission: Honoring his son

After 40 years as a pilot, this dad took on a new mission: Honoring his son

By Jessica Manfre

Gold Star spouse finds purpose in helping others

Gold Star spouse finds purpose in helping others

By Jessica Manfre