Famous Vet Colin Powell Became First Black Secretary of State in US Gen. Colin Powell, a son of Jamaican immigrants, rose to the top of the U.S. military.
Bob Newhart, Award-Winning Comedian, TV Legend and Army Veteran, Dies at 94 Few people shot to fame faster or remained famous longer than comedian Bob Newhart.
TV Actor James Sikking Channeled His Drill Sergeant to Create His Most Memorable Character Longtime film and television actor James Sikking died from complications of dementia on July 13, 2024, at his Los Angeles...
JD Vance's Marine Corps Service Would Set Him Apart from Most Vice Presidents Vance, 39, is the first post-9/11 veteran to find a spot on a major party ticket and, if elected, would likely be the first...
How a Vietnam Draftee Became an Award-Winning Sci-Fi Author Not only was Joe Haldeman's life changed forever by his time in Vietnam, so was his work.
How a Legendary Coach and World War II Sailor Made the NFL What It Is Today Paul Brown was drafted into the Navy in 1944. It found a good use for his talents.
How Larry David Faked a Mental Health Episode to Leave the Army One Year Early Larry David, creator of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," joined the Army Reserve in 1970. He separated five years later.
WWII Legend Vince Speranza's Extended Lyrics to the Paratrooper Anthem 'Blood on the Risers' For some, the lyrics to "Blood on the Risers" might be a little disconcerting.
Famed Gen. Al Gray's Belongings, Marine Corps Memorabilia Being Auctioned Off This Month Admirers of Gen. Alfred Gray, the gruff, straight-shooting Mustang who rose in the ranks to become the Marine Corps' 29th...
Starliner Crew to Join Storied Lineup of Military Astronauts Who Test-Flew U.S. Spacecraft Like the inaugural Boeing Starliner crew are set to do, here are the U.S. military astronauts who have flown to space as...
The Army Reserve Is Gutting Aviation Units. Thousands of Soldiers Are Being Left in the Lurch. Thousands of Army Reserve soldiers are being forced to scramble for new assignments after the service abruptly ordered the...
Exodus at VA: 10,000 Employees Are Resigning in September. Here’s the List It’s been six months since a now-infamous email presented millions of federal workers with a pivotal decision: They could...
Air Force Rebrands Facebook Page to Combat Rumors, Leaked Memos and Reddit Threads A long-standing Air Force Facebook page created to represent its top enlisted leader has been renamed and rebranded as a news...
Air Force Veteran Convicted of Killing Wife and 2 Children Is 9th Person Executed in Florida This Year Air Force veteran Edward Zakrzewski was executed on Thursday for the June 9, 1994, killings of his 34-year-old wife Sylvia...
Marine Sergeant Dies After Collapsing During Fitness Test in Florida A Marine sergeant on reserve duty died after he collapsed during a physical fitness test in Florida last month, according to...