The Bookstore Boom Is Real: Why Physical Media Is Making a Comeback in 2026 Barnes & Noble is expanding again as physical media makes a comeback: indie bookstores are booming, vinyl leads U.S. music...
WWII Veteran, 104, Wows Fans with Saxophone National Anthem Before Islanders-Rangers Game Dominic Critelli delighted a crowd of more than 17,000 with his National Anthem rendition before the Rangers-Islanders game...
Country Roots, Military Boots: How Ed Earl Is Honoring Veterans Day With a Song Straight from the Heart We spotlight rising country artist and Navy reservist Ed Earl, whose upcoming single, “Honky Tonk Degree,” blends his...
Famous Veteran: Kris Kristofferson Country music legend and Army veteran Kris Kristofferson has a list of accomplishments so long, it might be faster to list...
Famous Veteran: Shaggy Reggae superstar Shaggy served in the Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm.
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Made Sure I Survived as a Military Kid Music gave me a warm blanket to wrap myself in. By the time I graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1972, I had...
Meet the Mexican Soldier Trying to Revamp a Musical Genre Accused of Glorifying Cartels Captain Eduardo Barrón, who performs under the name “Eddy Barrón," began releasing music videos and songs on Spotify last...
Taps: How a Medal of Honor Recipient Gave America its Most Famous Military Bugle Call Ever The central role that Daniel Butterfield played in taps was largely unknown until the late 19th century, only coming to light...
Navy Commodore Relieved of Duties, First In Role To Lose Job in 2026 The relieved commodore lost the "trust and confidence" of superiors, will retain a staff position.
This Marine Married Chesty Puller’s Daughter and Was Recommended for the Medal of Honor at Khe Sanh In 1967, Vietnam, Capt. Bill Dabney chose the Marine unit closest to the enemy—an instinct that soon put him and his men at...
Pentagon Overhauls Military Moving System After Years of Family Complaints The Pentagon is overhauling its broken military moving system to centralize control, modernize technology and restore trust...
The Last Living Witness to Lincoln’s Assassination Told His Story on a 1950s Game Show Samuel J. Seymour was just five years old when he sat in the balcony at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865, and heard the...
2026 Military Pay Charts Military service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise in 2026. Some senior officers may receive smaller percentages.