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MoH Monday: Remembering Corporal Richard Allen Anderson
Corporal Richard Allen Anderson was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He received a posthumous Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam. He also earned the Purple Heart and the Combat...
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91-year-old Air Force Captain becomes oldest person to fly into space
On October 13, 2021, Star Trek actor William Shatner boldly went where no one older had gone before: space. At 90 years and 205 days old, Shatner flew a sub-orbital spaceflight aboard Blue Origin...
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USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to D.C. in time for Memorial Day
As the nation prepares to observe Memorial Day this year, a new survey sponsored by USAA reveals the lack of understanding about the true meaning of Memorial Day, with many observing the holiday in...
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USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to D.C. in time for Memorial Day
As the nation prepares to observe Memorial Day this year, a new survey sponsored by USAA reveals the lack of understanding about the true meaning of Memorial Day, with many observing the holiday in...
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USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor returns to D.C. in time for Memorial Day
As the nation prepares to observe Memorial Day this year, a new survey sponsored by USAA reveals the lack of understanding about the true meaning of Memorial Day, with many observing the holiday in...
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How DEA is tackling our greatest national security threat
Earlier this month, the White House announced its intention to place marijuana in a less restrictive class of drugs. The move reflects a significant legal and political shift, as well as public...
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American Airlines soars above and beyond for our nation’s heroes
Of the nearly 1,000 jets in American Airlines’ fleet, Cedric Rockamore’s favorite may be one very special Airbus 321 dubbed “Flagship Valor.” The airplane, wrapped in patriotic colors, has the words...
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Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day
Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 3, 1922. On December 15, 1942, while in a pre-med program at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, Woodson left school to...
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The oldest man at D-Day earned the Medal of Honor
Landing at D-Day required insane bravery. Soldiers knew long before the day that naval artillery would be screaming past them as they waded through 45-degree water toward machine gun nests while under...
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The first American on the beach at D-Day served through the Vietnam War
Leonard Schroeder trained his whole career for that moment on D-Day. A native of Linthicum Heights, Maryland, he attended the University of Maryland with a ROTC scholarship, graduating in June 1941....
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USS Midway love letters reveal surprising similarities of military service...
In October 2012, Navy Spouse Peyton Roberts relocated with her husband to a new duty station in Virginia Beach. The move, which followed tours at tight-knit communities in sunny Coronado and tropical...
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7 greatest animal war heroes of all time
War heroes can emerge from plenty of unexpected places, and that includes kennels, lofts, and stables. Here are seven awesome war heroes who didn’t let being an animal get in the way of winning human...
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That time a baseball player saved Old Glory from the torch
Rick Monday’s name may not ring a bell for younger NFL and MLB fans, but it’s a guarantee your elders know who he is. Besides being the top prospect for the 1965 MLB draft, playing for the Athletics,...
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Before Willie Mays was a World Series champion, he served in the Army
The great legend himself, “the Say Hey Kid,” Mr. Willie Mays passed away at 93. He leaves behind a legacy of work, passion and being a team player in a day when such elements are sometimes lacking....
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7 POWs who were total badasses after being taken captive
War prisoners are expected to just survive day-to-day. But some prisoners say “screw that” and find ways to make the prison easier for their peers and more frustrating for their enemies. Here are 7...
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ and its military and veteran connections
The Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic and known as one of the most-watched films, ever. Its storied production made a star out of its lead Judy Garland and forever enshrined her in Hollywood history....
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Before Bill Cobbs was a successful actor, he served in the Air Force
Bill Cobbs Early Life Bill Cobbs is known for his reliable and memorable characters in such great franchise films as Night at the Museum, Oz the Great and Powerful, and the hit series Dino Dex. Cobbs...
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The Marine Corps connection to Stetson Hats, a mainstay of American West culture
Stetson Hats are a strong, historic, U.S.-born brand that has been worn by cowboys, U.S. Army Calvary members, movie stars and pioneers in the American West. John B. Stetson founded the company in...
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Two Civil War soldiers awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase
During the American Civil War, a group of 24 Union soldiers and civilians, known as Andrews’ Raiders, embarked on a daring mission to infiltrate the Confederate States and disrupt railway and...
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WWII vet and Hollywood icon Mel Brooks celebrates the big 9-8
Mel Brooks is a national treasure and a highly acclaimed director, actor, comedian, playwright, songwriter and filmmaker. He celebrated his 98th birthday on June 28, 2024. He has done it all with his...
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