Navy vet goes from guarding terrorists at GITMO to becoming world-renowned DJ
When Zach McClanahan was a farm kid growing up in rural Missouri, a career in music or serving in the Navy were never in the plans. At just 5 years…
When Zach McClanahan was a farm kid growing up in rural Missouri, a career in music or serving in the Navy were never in the plans. At just 5 years…
Frederick Thomas got at least two major breaks in his life. His first came in 1911 while visiting a baseball game in Wisconsin with his dad. That break led him…
Joining the Navy is one of the best learning experiences for a young adult — especially if it’s their first time away from home.
When you talk to a recruiter about signing up, they’ll likely sell you on all of the positives and leav…
Air Force bases across the country and around the world are generally named after airmen or their geographic location. For example, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, (formerly Maxwell Field when…
“Hey, Stew,” the LTJG called out. The Filipino sailor did not respond. “Hey! Stew!” The Filipino sailor continued to mop the deck. “Hey! Stew! I’m talking to you!” The Lt. j.g. grabbed the Filipino sailor by his shoulder and turned him around…
Following royal tradition and in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and two great-grandfathers, King Charles III served in the Royal Navy as well as the Royal Air Force. Appearing…
Kristen Trindle works in the office of Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) as his deputy national security adviser. She began working for the senator as an intern six years ago. Trindle…
You don’t have to be a history buff to be familiar with Alfred Eisenstaedt’s “Kissing Sailor” photo — though its actual title is “V-J Day in Times Square.” It was taken hours before President Truman officially announced Amer…
Military chaplains of all faiths are an integral part of the armed forces. They serve the spiritual needs of service members, regardless of religious affiliation. Sometimes, these noncombatants make extreme…
The recovery of a lost wallet is always a relief. In the case of 91-year-old Navy veteran Paul Grisham, it was nothing short of a miracle. This is because Grisham…