The History of Fragging in the US Military
Leading a group of soldiers during wartime is a massive responsibility, and the decisions made can often mean the difference between life and death for…
Lt. Col. Justin Constantine Dedicated His Life to Helping Fellow Veterans
On May 5, 2022, Lt. Col. Justin Constantine passed away after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. As Americans continue to mourn the loss…
The M1 Helmet Both Protected and Posed a Risk to Soldiers on the Front
Helmets were first introduced to American soldiers in 1917, as a way of protecting servicemen from suffering head trauma while fighting in Europe. One of the…
Lt. Gen. Larry Jordan on His Military Career and the Service of African-Americans in WWI
The US military has a long and complicated history when it comes to the treatment of minorities within its ranks. While things have certainly improved,…
Video Captures Touching Moment Between Grandfather and Higher-Ranking Granddaughter
For many American families, serving in the military is something that gets passed down from generation to generation. In some instances, the younger generation surpasses…
Elvis Presley’s Service in the US Army Helped His Popularity Skyrocket
A number of Hollywood’s biggest stars were drafted into the US Army during the middle part of the 20th century. This includes the King of…
MoH Recipient Christopher Celiz Gave His Life to Save an Injured Comrade
Sergeant First Class Christopher Celiz was a soldier’s soldier. While serving in Afghanistan, he gave his life to protect an injured comrade and the crew…
Before Becoming An Actor, Adam Driver Served In the US Marine Corps
There are many actors who have put the call to serve their country before their acting careers. This was most notable during the Second World…
The Sun Perfectly Shines Through This Memorial on Veterans Day
At precisely 11:11 A.M. MST each Veterans Day, the sun shines through a veterans memorial in Anthem, Arizona. The monument is dedicated to those who…
Obscure Military Ranks That No Longer Exist
As the name implies, military ranks are a means of identifying service member’s positions within the military hierarchy; a rank indicates a person’s authority, position,…