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Footprints in Stone at the Tomb of the Unknowns
by Derek Turner
Every step taken today by those who guard the Tomb of the Unknowns has been taken millions of times before, and you know this because of the footprints. »
On Behalf of a Grateful Nation
by Derek Turner
5.23.13 -
The sun is new in the sky above a small Army post in Northern… »
Twin Recruits Choose Different Paths in the Army
by Sergeant Jaime Danielle De Leon
5.21.13 - Twin brothers Tyler and Jordan Bourassa were among hundreds of young men and women… »
Marines Take 4th Straight Warrior Games Title
5.17.13 - The Marine Corps has officially established a dynasty at the 2013 Warrior Games, taking… »
The Pictures of Resilience at Warrior Games 2013
5.14.13 - The best of the human spirit is revealing itself this week in Colorado Springs.… »
Inspiring Athleticism On Display at Warrior Games
by Shannon Collins
5.13.13 - The 2013 Warrior Games began Saturday when Navy Lieutenant Bradley Snyder, with the help… »
First Lady Hosts Military Moms for White House Tea
by Terri Moon Cronk
5.10.13 - First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden,… »
On the Frontlines: Dispatches from the Field
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NASCAR to Celebrate Military at Coca-Cola 600
5.24.13 - Before the drivers start their engines, they will first thank some veterans.
On Memorial Day weekend, while the nation pauses to honor… »
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2,000 Museums Offering Free Admission to Military Families
5.22.13 - During the busy season of military transfers, adjusting to new communities and registering children for school, more than 2,000 museums across the… »
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Resources Available for Those Affected by Tornadoes
5.21.13 - Nature’s fury shifted its focus from Texas, where 16 tornadoes killed at least six and injured dozens May 16, to Moore, Oklahoma,… »
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Oklahoma Guardsmen Assisting in Tornado Aftermath
5.21.13 - Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard were assisting Tuesday with victim search and security in Moore, Oklahoma, where a monster… »
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USO News: The Latest from the USO World
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The 2013 USO Fourth of July Tee
5.24.13 - You’ve stepped up and been there for our troops time and time again. Now, we need your help to send our… »
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Barbecue for the Troops: Jennifer Behm’s Rib Brine Recipe
5.23.13 - Time to gear up for Memorial Day weekend! If you’ve signed up to host your own Barbecue for the Troops this… »
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In Our New Issue
Our Spring 2013 issue highlights stories you might not know about the military. We'll debunk common military myths and explore little-known tales of heroism, while finding the stories behind some of the military's most prominent traditions.
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Army Sergeant Zach Smola, rear door gunner on a CH-47, keeps watch last week on the mountains in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Army photo by Sergeant Jessi Ann McCormick
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