Stories celebrating 250 incredible years of service by the members of the U.S. military and veteran community.
America 250
At 18, he fought with Green Berets in Vietnam. Now, he finally has his Special Forces tab.
At 18 in Vietnam, Terry McIntosh fought as a Special Forces soldier, though it wasn’t until this year that his service as a Green Beret was officially recognized.
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Here is every rifle Marines have used in the last 250 years
The Marine Corps posted a new website that reviews every standard rifle issued to Marines in the service’s 250 year history, from muskets to M4s.
Marine awarded Navy Cross at Vietnam War’s Battle of Hue remembered as ‘magnificent,’ humble leader
Some who knew Col. Myron Harrington in retired life never knew he had been a Marine, but fighting in the City of Hue, Harrington was awarded the Silver Star and Navy Cross a week apart.
An Army general’s final ‘walk’ at the Tomb of the Unknowns
Maj. Gen. William Zana, the only guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to reach the rank of general, took a final guard shift on the night he retired.
The evolution of the Marine Corps’ Eagle, Globe and Anchor
The Marine’s Eagle, Globe and Anchor is coveted by anyone who’s earned it, but the history is long and complicated.
Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military
U.S. military “valor awards” are awarded specifically for courage and skill in combat.
A guide to every beret worn by American service members
This is one area the Marines have it easy.