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…
The US Navy gave this sailor a furlough during WWI to play in the World Series
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…
5 things we wished we knew before joining the Navy
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…
This Air Force base is the only one named after a sailor
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…
From stewards to leaders, the evolution of the Filipino-American sailor
“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…
King Charles III is a qualified sailor, pilot, parachutist and commando
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…
This sailor earned a Bronze Star for leading a clandestine team that rescued 961 people in Afghanistan
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…
The wife of the famous ‘kissing sailor’ is in the iconic 1945 photo – and it’s not the nurse
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…
This chaplain earned the Silver Star saving 12 sailors at Pearl Harbor
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…
This sailor got his wallet back after losing it in Antarctica 53 years ago
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…