Flag Etiquette and the US Flag Code By following these guidelines, individuals and organizations show respect for the American flag and the values it represents...
This Marine Was the 'American Sniper' of the Vietnam War Carlos Hathcock, who had dreamed of being a U.S. Marine his whole life, became the Vietnam War's deadliest sniper in missions...
Remembering Soldiers Who Lost Their Lives on the First Veterans Day The first Veterans Day was called “Armistice Day,” and on this first day of observance in 1918, several Americans lost their...
Home of the Brave: 22 Best Veterans Day Celebrations Across the nation, citizens of the USA take the time to recognize those who served in our country's military. Veterans Day is...
The Ultimate Veteran-Owned Business 2021 Gift-Giving Guide We kept some old favorites from last year, but expanded our 2021 veteran-owned business gift guide based on reader...
2024 Fourth of July Military Discounts Service members and families are being honored with a variety of military discounts to celebrate July 4th.
Independence Day Events On this Fourth of July, celebrate our country’s freedom with the following holiday events offered for Independence Day.
Why Do We Celebrate Independence Day? The Declaration of Independence is America's most cherished symbol of liberty, capturing the convictions of our hearts and...
The Meaning Behind the 13 Folds of Old Glory The folding of the U.S. flag during ceremonial occasions, such as military funerals, is a deeply symbolic act, with each of...
4 Things to Remember Every Memorial Day Aside from a nationwide surge in parades, burger and beer sales and visits to veterans cemeteries, there are certain...
House Approves Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill After Bipartisan Compromise Reached A wide-ranging veterans policy bill that would bolster home caregiver programs and support for homeless veterans, among other...
Kings of Campus: How Some Army Instructors Use Their Clout to Prey on College Cadets To the young students in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), the officers who run the programs on college...
Tricare Changes are Coming in 2025. Here’s What Beneficiaries Need to Know Right Now Tricare beneficiaries need to be aware of changes taking place in both the East and West regions and may need to take action...
Naval Academy Graduate Charged with Hate Crime After Pride Flag Ripped from Annapolis Shop A Naval Academy graduate was charged with a hate crime after a tattoo shop in Annapolis reported its LGBTQ Pride flag had...
Who Is Doug Collins? A Look at Trump's Pick to Head the VA The former Georgia congressman is a Southern Baptist minister and Air Force colonel.