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By Creg Stephenson, Alabama Media Group Sep 22, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

Air Force will wear special uniforms honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their Oct. 3 home football game vs. Navy

By Creg Stephenson, Alabama Media Group Sep 22, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

Air Force will wear special uniforms honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their Oct. 3 home football game vs. Navy

By James Clark Sep 15, 2020

Entertainment

Alwyn Cashe just took the field on the helmet of a Steelers player and former Army Ranger

Alejandro Villanueva, a former Army Ranger and an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers bore the name of Sgt. 1st...

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Jul 21, 2020

News

The Pentagon’s new flag restrictions also apply to sports pennants and LGBT Pride flags

Defense Secretary Mark Esper's list of flags authorized for display, issued July 17, effectively bans by omission the Confederate flag....

By Frank Pingue, Reuters Jul 14, 2020

Entertainment

Odds favor ‘Red Tails’ for Washington football team’s new name

Moments after the NFL's Washington team said on Monday it would retire the Redskins name and logo, long criticized by...

By Reuters Staff Jun 14, 2020

News

Trump says he ‘won’t be watching’ NFL and US soccer if players kneel during national anthem

"I won't be watching much anymore."

By Mark Daniels, The Providence Journal Apr 29, 2020

Entertainment

NFL draftee claims he thought far-right ‘Three Percenters’ tattoo was a US military symbol

New England Patriots rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser has expressed shame and regret over a controversial “Three Percenters” tattoo on his...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Oct 23, 2019

News

The Air Force’s highest-paid employee is its football coach. He won’t say anything about his players using cocaine

Air Force Academy football coach Troy Calhoun refused to answer questions about cocaine use by three of his players during...

By Rachael Riley, The Fayettville Observer Oct 9, 2019

Entertainment

This Fort Bragg soldier is officially one of America’s best racers

Fort Bragg soldier Adam Benaway defended his title to earn first place in his class among more than 60 racers...

By Chase Cook, The Capital, Annapolis, Md. Aug 3, 2019

News

Navy football has dropped its team motto because it’s ‘insensitive’ to mass shooting victims

The Naval Academy superintendent announced Friday that "Load the Clip" has been dropped as this year's football team motto, calling...

By Veteran Tickets Foundation Mar 1, 2019

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10 big Spring events offering free tickets to US military veterans

Now that the holidays are over and 2019 has kicked off, the warmer temperatures of Spring are a great time...

By Jared Keller Feb 24, 2019

Entertainment

The US military volleyball championships are coming up, so here are some ‘Top Gun’ GIFs

When these service members aren't racking up kills downrange, they're racking up kills in the sand. The top volleyballers across...

By Kevin Duffy, Boston Herald Feb 2, 2019

Entertainment

An Unusually High Number Of Patriots Players Come From Military And Law Enforcement Families

The New England Patriots have assembled a roster with an unusually high number of players coming from families with parents...

By Brent Briggeman, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Jul 30, 2018

News

Air Force Football Player Bradley Kim Comes Out As Gay In A First For Military Academies

Air Force defensive back Bradley Kim became a trailblazer for service academy athletics on Friday. And it had nothing to...

By Paul Szoldra Jun 5, 2018

Code Red News

Eagles Fans Get The Party Of A Lifetime: Military Bands And Zero Football Players

A thousand super-fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are getting an amazing treat during their visit to the White House on...

By Jack Mandaville Jun 5, 2018

Entertainment

Timothy Johnson Fought In Iraq. Now He Brings The Heat In The MMA Cage

MMA and Army veteran Timothy Johnson is a 6’ 3”, 280-lb. force of pure, unadulterated sweetness. The southern Minnesota native,...

By Jared Keller May 23, 2018

Bullet Points

NFL To Players: Stand For The National Anthem Or Get Off The Football Field

All professional football players must stand for the national anthem ahead of National Football League games to “show respect” for...

By Carl Prine, The San Diego Union-Tribune May 23, 2018

News

Marine Corps To Sportswear Company: Stop Using Our Name To Hawk Memorial Day Swag

A popular retail chain surrendered to the Marines on Tuesday, following a warning from the Corps to quit using its...

By Daniel Brown, Business Insider May 3, 2018

Entertainment

Watch UFC Superstar Paige VanZant Choke Out A Lucky US Soldier

UFC superstar Paige VanZant appears to have choked out a US soldier on Wednesday — but it was all in...

By Jeff Schogol Feb 9, 2018

Entertainment

Meet The Navy Reservist Going The Distance At NASCAR In Daytona

The skills that Navy Reserve Lt. Jesse E. Iwuji learned during his time at the U.S. Naval Academy and on...

By Jared Keller Feb 1, 2018

Entertainment

Tom Brady Is No Match For A Military Working Dog

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is a five-time Super Bowl champion and an idol to virtually every God-fearing Pats...

By Adam Weinstein Jan 13, 2018

Analysis

Only One Thing Can Stop This No. 1 NHL Team: The US Army

As the Global War on Terror has crawled along, it’s produced a glut of movies, books, and other junk by,...

By Jared Keller Dec 9, 2017

News

West Point Defends Internal Investigation Into Rape Allegations Against Football Star

The U.S. Military Academy’s star quarterback, Ahmad Bradshaw, was investigated in 2014 after he was accused of raping a female...

By Paul Szoldra and Christopher Woody, Business Insider Sep 25, 2017

News

What Some US Troops Really Think About Colin Kaepernick And Kneeling During The National Anthem

Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit or kneel in silent protest during the national anthem before NFL games has attracted praise...

By Sean Campbell, The Trace Aug 25, 2017

Gear

At the World Series of Competitive Shooting, Politics Are (Mostly) Left At The Gate

A version of this article was originally published by the Trace, a nonprofit news organization covering guns in America. Sign up...

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Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

Alwyn Cashe just took the field on the helmet of a Steelers player and former Army Ranger

The Pentagon’s new flag restrictions also apply to sports pennants and LGBT Pride flags

Odds favor ‘Red Tails’ for Washington football team’s new name

Trump says he ‘won’t be watching’ NFL and US soccer if players kneel during national anthem

NFL draftee claims he thought far-right ‘Three Percenters’ tattoo was a US military symbol

The Air Force’s highest-paid employee is its football coach. He won’t say anything about his players using cocaine

This Fort Bragg soldier is officially one of America’s best racers

Navy football has dropped its team motto because it’s ‘insensitive’ to mass shooting victims

10 big Spring events offering free tickets to US military veterans

The US military volleyball championships are coming up, so here are some ‘Top Gun’ GIFs

An Unusually High Number Of Patriots Players Come From Military And Law Enforcement Families

Air Force Football Player Bradley Kim Comes Out As Gay In A First For Military Academies

Eagles Fans Get The Party Of A Lifetime: Military Bands And Zero Football Players

Timothy Johnson Fought In Iraq. Now He Brings The Heat In The MMA Cage

NFL To Players: Stand For The National Anthem Or Get Off The Football Field

Marine Corps To Sportswear Company: Stop Using Our Name To Hawk Memorial Day Swag

Watch UFC Superstar Paige VanZant Choke Out A Lucky US Soldier

Meet The Navy Reservist Going The Distance At NASCAR In Daytona

Tom Brady Is No Match For A Military Working Dog

Only One Thing Can Stop This No. 1 NHL Team: The US Army

West Point Defends Internal Investigation Into Rape Allegations Against Football Star

What Some US Troops Really Think About Colin Kaepernick And Kneeling During The National Anthem

At the World Series of Competitive Shooting, Politics Are (Mostly) Left At The Gate