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Feb 22, 2023

Celebrating the grit and heroism of Kosovo’s independence

The Republic of Kosovo celebrated its 15th birthday on February, 17, 2023, commemorating when it became the youngest country in…

BYVegim Krelani

Feb 22, 2023

BYJessica Evans

Mar 7, 2023

Happy Birthday, USO!

Today we’re celebrating the USO, a cornerstone of the American military community. The official United Service Organization birthday is February…

BYJessica Evans

Mar 7, 2023

This WWII RAF veteran got his overdue medals for his 100th birthday

In 1944, 18-year-old Kaz Yajima was eager to join the British military and serve his country before WWII ended. He…

BYTeam Mighty

Nov 10, 2022

Today in military history: Birth of the Marine Corps

On Nov. 10, 1775, the Continental Congress created what would become the United States Marine Corps. During the Revolutionary War,…

BYTeam Mighty

Nov 10, 2022

BYTeam Mighty

Oct 10, 2022

Today in military history: Birth of the Naval Academy

On Oct. 10, 1845, the United States Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, Maryland. The United States Navy was created…

BYTeam Mighty

Oct 10, 2022

BYMiguel Ortiz

Apr 29, 2022

After 77 years, the Army returned a birthday cake they stole during WWII

On April 28, 1945, U.S. forces fought their way into Vicenza, Italy. The 88th and 91st Infantry Divisions engaged German…

BYMiguel Ortiz

Apr 29, 2022

BYJessica Manfre

Dec 21, 2020

All this World War II veteran wants for his 100th birthday is cards. Here’s how to send.

Alvin “Bob” River was born on December 25, 1920. A Missouri native, he once traveled with his family by wagon…

BYJessica Manfre

Dec 21, 2020

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

Remembering Elvis Presley’s service on his 85th birthday

As young America faces a draft panic, let us consider the example of Elvis Presley. At the height of his run as the King of Rock and Roll, the world’s biggest pop star received his induction notice from Uncle Sam and did a two-year stint in the U.S…

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

BYMarines

Apr 29, 2020

Celebrations kick off with Marine Corps birthday run

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black led a motivational run on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 5, 2019. The run was held in celebration of the Marine Corps’ upcoming 244th bir…

BYMarines

Apr 29, 2020

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

The US Navy just threw a birthday cruise for its 222-year-old warship

A 222nd birthday is quite a milestone, and the USS Constitution celebrated in style on Oct. 18, 2019. A cruise through Boston Harbor showed off Old Ironsides, the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy, according to the National Parks Service…

BYBusiness Insider

Apr 29, 2020

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

This therapy dog is a hero to veterans

Hercules, in classical mythology, is a hero and god famous for his strength, travels, and adventures. At the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, a black lab, appropriately named Hercules, is a hero to veterans, visitors, and VA staff. H…

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

President Lincoln’s birthday includes an awesome VA tradition

President Abraham Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address, and the national cemeteries are inextricably connected in American history. Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12, 2019, is especially noteworthy this year because a historic tablet cast with his Gettysbur…

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

BYEric Milzarski

Jun 26, 2018

6 reasons troops don’t mention it’s their birthday

As a child, birthdays are a big event. Every year is celebrated like it’s the biggest day of the year. Then there are milestone birthdays: They’ll hit the sweet 16 and get their license, turn 18 and join the military, turn 21 and they legally drin…

BYEric Milzarski

Jun 26, 2018