Airmen in Action
The United States Air Force (USAF) continues to evolve as America faces a rapidly changing global security environment. Recent U.S. Air Force news highlights a service balancing combat readiness, advanced aircraft, emerging drone technology, global mobility, force...
US Space Force: Guardians Above
The United States Space Force (USSF) is the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, but its mission has rapidly become one of the most important to America’s national defense. Since its establishment in December 2019, the Space Force has expanded its role in...
Marine Corps: Purple Heart Day 2026
Each year on August 7, Americans observe Purple Heart Day, a time to recognize the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the men and women who were wounded or killed in action while serving our nation. On August 7, 2026, the day carries the same powerful meaning it...
US Military Branches
The United States Armed Forces are made up of six unique US military branches, each with its own proud traditions, specialized missions, and unforgettable sense of humor. Ask any veteran which branch is the best, and you’ll probably get six different...
US Military Myths
There are many US military myths that need to be busted. Yet if you grew up watching old war movies like many Americans today, it is hard to separate fact from myth. Yet if you’ve ever served in the US Military, you’ve probably realized that one of your...
Military Logic 101
If you’ve ever served in the military, you already know that “normal” is a relative term. Somewhere between waking up at 0400, standing in formation in the rain because someone else forgot their reflective belt, and hearing, “Hurry up and...
Young Washington Movie: A Future Commander Is Forged
As excitement builds around the Young Washington movie, Americans have another opportunity to explore the remarkable journey of George Washington, whose early military experiences helped shape the leader who would eventually command the Continental Army during the...
Significance of Military Challenge Coins
The men and women of the United States Armed Forces have proudly defended freedom for generations. From the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force to veterans who continue serving their communities long after leaving active duty, military...
Military Heritage
For generations, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces have answered the call to serve their country. Whether serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or supporting specialized missions around the world, every service member...Legacy of American Service
For generations, military service members have carried forward traditions built on honor, sacrifice, and camaraderie. Among those traditions, military challenge coins have become one of the most meaningful symbols of service, representing units, deployments,...
How to Celebrate the 4th of July
Every year proud American patriots gather on the 4th of July to celebrate the independence from the British Empire. ‘The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire.” Was the saying by members of the empire representing its global hegemony dominating ancient...US Navy Bluenose Crossing the Arctic Circle Is Nothing Easy To Accomplish
When the US Navy Bluenose Crossing the Arctic Circle is something that needs to be done it is no joke. Jutting ice, icebergs, terrorizing weather, surfacing submarines from under ice flows and much more. The oceans and seas of the world are already dangerous even...Happy Birthday Bronze Star
Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Bronze Star Medal through executive order on February 4th of 1944. The Bronze Star was created during the Second World War in a response to the Airmen’s Medal that was being awarded to pilots during the war. George C. Marshall...Trump has gone from You’re Fired to You’re Hired
The military saw a pay raise that matched the rise in private sector wages for the first time in six years and many feel that Trump is the one to thank for that. Prior to the election Obama and congress seemed to be in a deadlock about how much of a raise the military...
Looking back on Desert Storm
If you’re a veteran of the Gulf War than I am sure that you are familiar with Desert Storm the operation that essentially ended the War in the Persian Gulf in the early 90’s. For those of you that are not familiar this will be a quick history lesson along with a...Popeye’s Birthday
Popeye is a character that every red blooded American relates to in one way or another and even though I am an Army guy myself I have to admit that he did make the Navy (or Coast Guard depending on your particular depiction of the character) loo pretty cool. I mean...Happy Birthday Screaming Eagles
So you have just learned that you will be stationed in the illustrious Fort Campbell Kentucky and are on your way to the 101st Airborne decision. The first thing that runs through your head is great, I’m definitely going to have to go to Air Assault school and...Shellbacks Making a Comeback in the US Navy
Hazing has been a part of the “Shellback” ceremonies in the US Navy for years, but the new Hazing Prevention task force is trying to end that. Hazing is classified as any and all actions that are, “cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning or harmful.”
What is the difference between Army Rangers and Special Forces
The US Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment and the US Army Special Forces both are part of the US Army Special Operations Command. Their organizations are different, reflecting the different types of missions they are expected to execute.
Who Shot Osama Bin Laden – Does It Really Matter?
Robert O’Neil says that he was the man who shot Osama Bin Laden. He is a former Navy SEAL and the Pentagon has confirmed was one of 23 Navy SEALs on SEAL Team Six that went on the mission to find Osama Bin Laden. He claims to have fired the shots that killed...ISIS Your Time Is Up
ISIS Your Time Is Up. Before we get to Obama’s speech to the good ol’ USA, we have a message for you from us! UPDATE: New ISIS Hunting Club Design! Join Now! ISIS Your Time Is Up “This shirt is AWESOME!!! No one else in my unit has anything like...A murder in the United States Navy
A murder in the United States Navy Navy Petty Officers Release the Crows! The Leadership! There is A murder in the United States Navy. A Murder of Crows! Navy petty officers the crows of the fleet! The United States Navy Petty Officer is the rising leadership...Top US Navy T-Shirt Designs Ever
October is US Navy Month! Birthdays, promotions, naval history, specials and balls! It is a month that celebrates the 239th Birthday of the United States Navy and honors its men and women both past and present, its veterans, prior service, naval warriors and is a time...US Congress Creates A New Military Branch
US Congress Creates A New Military Branch September 18th the US Congress Creates A New Military Branch and passes the National Security Act of 1947 effectively combining the US Army, US Navy and the newly formed US Air Force into the Department of Defensive....Who Are the US Army Sugar Bears
Who Are the US Army Sugar Bears Who Are the US Army Sugar Bears. Really? What kind of a military unit has the name Sugar Bears? You will be surprised at the answer! B Co 1-52nd AVN Sugar Bears! Let’s Start with what is a Chinook? Sugar Bear History Recent...Coast Guard Breaks the Ice for North Pole
Break The Ice! Ever thought what it might be like to serve aboard a USCG ship sitting on hundreds of miles of ice shelf with only a forward gear to propel you through the waters of the North Pole? The Coast Guard and its guardsmen have done it. On this 20th...Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq
Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq . Tonight (Thursday, August 7, 2014) the Obama Administration has authorized U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq. An air drop humanitarian mission has also...
NS Lakehurst FCPOA Shirts Are On The Way!
When it comes to custom naval tees like the ones created for USN FCPOAs then turn to the company that specializes in this. The NS Lakehurst FCPOA First Class Petty Officer Association Shirt designed for the First Class Association of Naval Station Lakehurst holding the rank of E-6.