7 songs from the US Army Band to get you into the Christmas spirit
Music is a big part of the holiday season. Unfortunately, hearing “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the thousandth time can sour the joy that such music is…
The Space Force just dropped its new official song and reviews are mixed
For much of its short life span, the Space Force has been using a clip of the 1901 John Philip Sousa march, “The Invincible Eagle” as its official anthem. As…
3 songs guaranteed to be included in Vietnam-era war games
Music often defines a generation and captures the moment and becomes a cultural memory. Some songs are patriotic, while others draw attention to serious issues facing our nation. During the Vietnam…
The U.S. Navy Hymn isn’t the Navy’s official song, but it’s still beautiful
Surprisingly, for a service so steeped in culture and tradition, the U.S. Navy doesn’t actually have an official song. In the “Armed Forces Medley,” the Navy is represented with “Anchors…
7 killer songs that use Morse code
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That’s Morse code for S.O.S.
Morse code was created by Samuel F. B. Morse in the 1840s to work with his i…
‘Songs of Service’ is a one-of-a-kind military tribute, hosted by ‘SEAL Team’s’ Toni Trucks
Civilians with no connection to the military can find it difficult to understand what service members really go through. When Toni Trucks joined the cast of SEAL Team, she decided…
8 songs that are essential to any successful military convoy
Typically, the role of “Doc” in the convoy is as a passenger. While remaining alert and attentive, I also felt that I needed to keep my unit motivated and focused while they did their various jobs.
I took the task very seriously by acti…
These hip hop songs come straight from combat vets
Ask any vet — music and combat go hand in hand. Whether pounding the drums of war, blaring the bugle calls, or recording songs after combat, music has underscored the good, the bad, and the ugly of warfare throughout human history.
Lyrics you shouldn’t text your friends if you’re in the Air Force
The “Mileygate” witch hunts, the scandal over four instructor pilots and searches of their personal cell phones conducted with dubious …
7 Air Force song facts that will make you want to go off into the wild blue yonder
Informally referred to as “The Air Force Song,” the composition “U.S. Air Force” is a work of lyrical beauty and musical majesty — and it’s the one thing that can melt this cold, dark, veteran heart of mine.