MILITARY

Arlington National Cemetery Needs Donations and Volunteers for Its Annual Wreath Laying

The tradition has been going on for more than a quarter-century.

11 Things You Might Not Know About the Marine Corps

On November 10, 1775, the first Marines enlisted at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.

11 Honorable Ways You Can Help Veterans

Just thanking a veteran can go a long way, but an act of kindness means even more. Here a few ideas for honoring military men and women this Veterans Day.

Art Curator Sarah Forgey shows Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal four watercolors by Adolf Hitler at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

How Hitler's Watercolor Paintings Ended Up at a Military Base in Virginia

Nearly 600 works of Nazi propaganda are tucked away under lock and key at Fort Belvoir.

Harry How, Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation

10 Things You Might Not Know About the Invictus Games

The adaptive sport competition is led by Prince Harry, who will attend the 2018 Sydney Games with Meghan Markle.

John Goodman, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bob Balaban, and Bill Murray in 'The Monuments Men' (2014)

Britain Is Forming a Modern Version of the 'Monuments Men'—and It's Recruiting

This is your chance to be the next George Clooney—or at least the next Lieutenant Frank Stokes.

The Science Behind the U.S. Military's Super Sandwich

Your tax dollars at work!

The Time 14 Cargo Ships Were Trapped in the Suez Canal ... for Eight Years

The ships moored together and formed a micronation. (It might as well have been an adult summer camp.)

There’s a WWII-Era Submarine Stuck in the New Jersey Mud

What was meant to serve as a historical landmark has turned into an ongoing series of headaches.

8 Famous People Who Earned Purple Hearts

General George Washington created the “Badge for Military Merit” on August 7, 1782.

Conrad Wise Chapman, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

Where Did the Ex-Confederate Leaders Go After the Confederacy Was Defeated by the Union?

Some went to prison. Others went into business.

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for nonviolent resistance; the Deacons for Defense and Justice had other ideas.

The World War II Veterans Who Took Aim at the KKK

Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for nonviolent resistance in the civil rights movement. The Deacons for Defense and Justice preferred to shoot their way out of trouble.

US Army Signal Corps, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

"Go For Broke": The Story Behind the Most Decorated Military Unit in U.S. History

The Japanese-American regiment that served during WWII received thousands of honors—but most just said they were doing their duty.

Bea Arthur: Golden Girl, U.S. Marine

She's described in her official file as “officious—but probably a good worker if she has her own way!”

The Professional Mourners of Arlington Cemetery

More than 150 volunteers ensure that no soldier is ever buried alone.

6 Celebrities Rejected for Military Service

The King served; The Boss did not.

Why Is the American Flag Displayed Backwards on Military Uniforms?

According to the U.S. Flag Code, you shouldn’t let the flag touch the ground or hang it upside-down. While there’s no express prohibition about reversing the image, it’s probably a safe bet you shouldn’t do that, either.

10 Pivotal Facts About the French and Indian War

If things had gone a bit differently in the French and Indian War, we’d all be speaking French right now.

10 Surprising Facts About Band of Brothers

9. James McAvoy, Tom Hardy, Simon Pegg, Michael Fassbender, Colin Hanks, Dominic Cooper, and Andrew Scott were among some of the up-and-coming actors who appeared in it.

Construction Workers Discover World War II–Era German Burial Ground in Estonia

An estimated 35,000 German soldiers died in Estonia during World War II while fighting Soviet troops.

Metal Salvagers Are Destroying World War II Shipwrecks in Asia

The ships are considered the graves of thousands of sailors.

This High-Tech Material Can Change Shape Like an Octopus

Researchers took inspiration from nature's masters of disguise.

11 Things You Might Not Know About the Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard has a unique job in the military, with a role in law enforcement and a role in war.

5 Surprising Facts About the Battle of Dunkirk

With Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ winning critical acclaim, the world’s attention is once again focused on the historic events recounted in the film.

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