The NFL and USAA’s Salute to Service efforts aren’t limited to the month of November. It’s a year-long commitment from the league to honor, empower, and connect with service members,…
During the Vietnam War, entertainer Martha “Maggie” Raye put on a uniform and spent over 30 hours supporting medics during a major battle. She traveled to Vietnam more than any…
The military has a lot of official and unofficial awards for when tragedy strikes. Soldiers saved by their helmets often receive sections of the helmet after it is studied. Troops hit by enemy weapons get Purple Hearts. And aviators flying for the A…
The Purple Heart is one of the most distinguished awards the U.S. military can bestow on its men and women in uniform. Unlike any of its other medals, receiving the…
The Marine Corps, to the uninitiated, would seem like the last place to find inclusion and diversity. The culture of our beloved Corps is often misunderstood from the outside looking…
Many battles occurred during World War II, where the Allies forces constantly engaged in war with the Japanese forces and the Nazi Germans. After the Midway events, the allied troops…
The story of Snake Island and its defenders have come to embody the spirit of Ukrainian resistance during the 2022 Russian invasion. On February 24, during the initial Russian multi-front…
On Feb. 13, 1861, Colonel Bernard J.D. Irwin distinguished himself in a rescue mission during an early United States—Apache conflict, which would earn him the nation’s first ever medal of…
If you’ve joined the Marine Corps or if you’ve studied military history, then you’re likely very familiar with the legendary Dan Daly. For the uninitiated, he’s known for being one of the most decorated service members of all time. He coined an …
August 7 is Purple Heart Day. A day when we are encouraged to pause and reflect on those wounded in battle and those who have given their lives in service to our country. The Purple Heart has had a long and interesting history, filled with starts, s…