Famous Veteran Jose Lopez Overcame Enemy Fire Against All Odds During WWII Ignoring enemy fire, Army Master Sgt. Jose M. Lopez killed at least 100 enemy soldiers during World War II.
Famous Veteran Guion Bluford Was First Black Astronaut in Space After combat missions over Vietnam, Col. Guion S. Bluford Jr. flew on to become America's first Black astronaut.
Famous Minority Service Members Who Made an Impact in the Military The military is the best training ground for heroes and leaders. Several minority servicemembers have used their training to...
George Watson Died Saving Others During WWII Attack In 1997, seven Black World War II veterans were awarded the Medal of Honor, including Pvt. George Watson.
Fact vs. Fiction: Common Myths About Military Life DOD says only half of young adults can name all branches while almost 2/3 don't know the difference between officer and...
Diversity in the Military The Tuskegee Airmen and the Montford Point Marines made significant contributions to the U.S. military.
Discovering the Weapons Used in Basic Many types of weapons are used in the U.S. military, but in basic training, you’re required to be familiar with only a few.
Discovering How Sentries Act In military basic training, you perform a great deal of guard duty. Such guard duty is called sentry duty.
Determined Marine Steamrolls Recruit Training The Marines can provide an opportunity to see the world while serving, but for some, it's the start of a better life.
US Coast Guard Uniforms The U.S. Coast Guard started displaying distinctive uniform characteristics by the 1920s after it was formed in 1915.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.