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.
Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, Army Veteran and Longtime Military Advocate, Dies at 89 As Oklahoma's senior U.S. senator, Inhofe was a staunch supporter of the state’s five military installations and a vocal fan...
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 Advantages Were All Theirs': What Famed War Correspondent Ernie Pyle Saw on D-Day Ernie Pyle was the United States' most well-known war correspondent during World War II, serving as the de facto eyes and...
How Alejandro Villanueva Went from NATO Military Brat to Starting in the NFL Persistence was the key in Alejandro Villanueva making the cut to join the NFL.
Navy Veteran and 'King of B-Movies' Roger Corman Dies at 98 The passing of Corman, who died at his Santa Monica, California, home on May 9, 2024, is the passing of a Hollywood legend.
Naval Academy Staff Removed Display on Female Jewish Graduates for Hegseth Visit The U.S. Naval Academy has confirmed that officials there removed items commemorating female Jewish graduates from a historic...
'The Greatest Soldier in American History' Took a Tank Round to the Leg and Kept Fighting The only reason Matt Urban didn't receive the Medal of Honor for single-handedly breaking an entire battalion through France...
My Black Roommate Opened My Eyes to an Air Force I Didn’t Know Existed I realized I had been sheltered from much of the world's ugliness and was more than a little naive. I thought the problems I...
4 US Soldiers Who Died in Lithuania Swamp When Their Vehicle Sank Are Identified The recovery operation for the bodies and the M88 was an intricate and arduous weeklong process, enlisting the expertise of...
How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II Brooks participated in the Battle of the Bulge -- Germany's final major offensive on the Western Front -- but to his...