Marine vet eyes opening Tun Tavern replica in Philadelphia
Patrons may one day be able to visit a replica of the birthplace of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Military Culture
Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on
Today marks the 75th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey," featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life.
Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle
“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.
Let’s debunk the 3 biggest myths of D-Day
Today we are breaking down fact from fiction, myth from verity.
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?
“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”
Graphic novel tells story of World War I’s ‘most outstanding soldier’
"General John Pershing recognized Samuel Woodfill as the most outstanding soldier of the First World War."
‘Ghosts of Beirut’ spotlights decades-long CIA hunt for terror leader
The 25-year manhunt launched in the wake of the 1983 Beirut bombings form the basis of the four-part Showtime series “Ghosts of Beirut."
Revolver of Confederacy’s Jefferson Davis fetches $470K at auction
A revolver worn by Confederate States of America President Jefferson Davis on the day of his surrender fetched a pretty penny.
Army bomb tech, three other troops dominate Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
A civilian chef didn't know what to do with the powdered eggs in round three.
Gerard Butler’s ‘Kandahar’ requires degree in international relations
Although “Kandahar” feels a like desert "The Fast and the Furious" meets Tom Clancy, there is a lot of warranted wistful reflection about the way the gr
