That time a decorated Army Ranger became a world-renowned pastor
Dr. Jeff Struecker is well-known for his evangelical work as a pastor, author and speaker. But before he did all of that, he was a Ranger. After enlisting in the…
The actor who played young Forrest Gump served in Iraq
Forrest Gump is a modern classic film, depicting the latter half of 20th century American history through the eyes of a slow but kindhearted man. Based on the book of…
Grant’s Civil War gift and Tennessee’s ‘Spring of Terror’
By the time the American Civil War began, regular citizens had a romantic view of combat. Crowds gathered on hilltops to watch the conflict below. Picnics were enjoyed. Children ran…
The combat veterans behind ‘War Hippies’ are changing the face of country music
War Hippies frontmen, Donnie Reis and Scott “Scooter” Brown, are tearing up country music. And they both credit their time serving America for it all. Reis never intended to enlist…
WATCH: The Army’s new ad features ‘Ant-Man’ and ‘Creed’ star Jonathan Majors
It’s no secret the Army has had a tough time recruiting young Americans into its ranks. In fact, the service missed its fiscal year 2022 recruiting goal by 25%, or…
The Army’s notorious ‘Soldier of Misfortune’ tried to defect to Cuba and North Vietnam
Something was seriously wrong with Bobby Joe Keesee well before the soldier tried to defect to Cuba and North Vietnam. Although it might not have seemed like it when he…
8 spectacular things to do at Fort Sill
Heading to Fort Sill? If you are, prepare yourself for wide open skies and the perpetual echo of artillery. You probably already know you’re in for hot summers and icy…
The Army is bringing back ‘Be All You Can Be!’
America is supporting a war against Russia, Top Gun smashed box office records, and the U.S. Army is recruiting with “Be All You Can Be!” Sound familiar? Well the year…
The first recorded therapy dog was a WWII combat vet and a Yorkie
Combat dogs are often thought of as German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois. However, a Yorkshire Terrier named Smoky also served on the frontlines of the South Pacific during WWII. She…
The true story of the M1 carbine’s creation (it wasn’t ‘Carbine’ Williams)
A popular historical anecdote is the design of the famous M1 carbine by convicted murderer David Marshall Williams. He’s so connected with the weapon that a movie was made about…