For the first time in nearly 30 years, a U.S. Marine will be wrestling at the Olympics. “It’s amazing … I never in a million years thought I’d wake up one day and say I’m an Olympian,” Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz said after three consecutive wins at Olympic Team Trials in Fort Worth, Texas over the weekend. Continue reading A U.S. Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades
By Richard Goldstein, New York Times
When Charles Coolidge was growing up outside Chattanooga, his grammar school class received a visit from Sgt. Alvin York, the Tennessean famed for World War I exploits that brought him the Medal of Honor. Continue reading Charles Coolidge, Oldest Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 99
While she didn’t set out to be, Army Sergeant Rode became an angel to a cat while serving in the Middle East. She’s on a mission to help Paws of War with the costs of rescuing her cat, which she named Bubba, back to the states with her since she has received new orders. Continue reading Soldier Becomes Angel to Injured and Abused Cat, Wants Him to be Her Companion Animal
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has been confirmed for the role of Air Force Sgt. John Chapman in the upcoming film “Combat Control,” Deadline first reported.
Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal cast in ‘Combat Control’ as Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman
Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families and is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 40 years ago.
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The U.S. Naval Reserve Act of 1916 permitted the enlistment of qualified “persons” for service in the Navy. When the Secretary of the Navy asked whether this applied only to males and was told that it did not, the Navy began enlisting women less than a month later. Continue reading Celebrating Women’s History Month and the First Woman to enlist in the Military
Shaky but sturdy, retired Sgt. 1st Class Marvin Cornett stood tall in a uniform he hadn’t worn in more than half a century to receive an overlooked award he’d been due since 1944. Continue reading 99-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his medals
By Natalie Rodgers
Retired General Lloyd Austin has been chosen as the United States’ Secretary of Defense under President Joe Biden, making him the first black person to hold the position. Continue reading General Lloyd Austin Chosen as Biden’s Secretary of Defense
In honor of its 80th anniversary, the United Service Organizations (USO) has named country singer and actress Kellie Pickler, and producer, actor and activist Wilmer Valderrama as USO Global Ambassadors. Continue reading Kellie Pickler, Wilmer Valderrama Named USO Global Ambassadors
By Jennifer Holton Fox29 Philadelphia
Captain Sarah Kociuba has a pretty impressive resume. She’s a B-2 instructor pilot, has flown more than 90 combat missions, and has more than 1,700 flying hours in five different aircraft. Continue reading Meet the bomber pilot who will be leading the Super Bowl flyover
