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…
‘The First Soldier of France’ was a 5’2″ one-man army
Albert Severin Roche tried to join the French Army well before World War I engulfed continental Europe. The army rejected him for being both too scrawny and too short. The…
Exciting and rewarding Navy careers
Joining the Navy offers you the chance for an exciting and rewarding career, no matter your area of expertise. Sailors work hard and face unique challenges, such as flying combat…
Scuba enthusiasts and snorkelers have to check out Jordan’s underwater military museum
Everyone knows that wealthy Middle Eastern countries tend to be filled with bizarre sights, modern marvels of engineering, and seemingly out-of-place activities. Now, after taking in some skiing with penguins…
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…
4 elderly soldiers who remained badasses well into retirement
When duty calls, many soldiers feel honor bound to answer that call, no matter how old they might be. “Males of military age” is actually a relatively recent concept, because…
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…
5 reasons ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ won big at the Oscars
Netflix’s 2022 release of All Quiet on the Western Front brought the classic 1929 novel to life in a way that audiences haven’t seen before. The film’s grit and faithfulness…
Vet Tix has delivered 15 million tickets and counting to veterans and service members
Veteran Tickets Foundation has given away over 15 million tickets to veterans, service members and their families, and that number continues to grow. More than just tickets, Vet Tix is…
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…