August 19, 2018 Marine vet's promotion to sergeant officially recognized 73 years after sinking of USS Indianapolis Cpl. Edgar Harrell's promotion to sergeant in 1945 was finally made official – 73 years later.
August 18, 2018 105-year-old Navy veteran finally gets his college diploma from San Diego State University after 83 years Bill Vogt waited 83 long years but he finally received his diploma from the San Diego State University at the age of 105 years old.
August 18, 2018 Stern of US WW II destroyer discovered near remote Alaskan island: Survivor recounts harrowing day In 1943, Daryl Weathers was a 19-year-old Seaman 2nd Class aboard the destroyer USS Abner Read, which was conducting an anti-submarine patrol in the remote Aleutian Islands. Almost 75 years to the day since the ship’s stern was torn off by a Japanese mine, the 94-year-old describes the harrowing event and the ship’s survival.
August 14, 2018 How to avoid national park crowds this summer Here are 5 tips to help you make the most of your national park visit.
August 14, 2018 Video of baby's excited reaction to doll resembling military dad goes viral A baby's adorable reaction to a doll resembling his dad -- who's deployed with the Army overseas -- was caught on video and quickly went viral.
August 10, 2018 United Launch Alliance preps for the return of manned space missions from Cape Canaveral Space company United Launch Alliance is busily preparing for the return of manned missions from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
August 10, 2018 Army recruiters brave storm to save American flag toppled by strong winds Two Army recruiters in Michigan jumped into action to rescue a fallen American flag after severe weather swept through the area recently.
August 9, 2018 Boy in wheelchair pulls himself to feet for national anthem at Tennessee fair “I usually sit and put my hand on my heart, but last night I decided to stand … because I like to stand for my country."
August 7, 2018 Representative government in America began this week -- 399 years ago If you were at Jamestown—the tiny English settlement on the banks of the James River in Virginia—399 years ago this week, you probably would have been aware that something unusual was happening.
August 5, 2018 Pence's guests at ceremony receiving Korean War soldiers' remains were children during the war Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a ceremony Wednesday to mark the arrival of the remains of U.S. servicemen from the Korean War -- and joining him were two guests who lost their fathers in the war.