This article was originally posted on March 12, 2020, by the Department of Defense. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are an American tradition for anyone with Irish roots, but many may not know that during the Civil War, several Irishmen helped keep ...
They’ve Got Your Back: A Sniper’s Role is Crucial
This article was originally published on Jan. 7, 2020, by the Department of Defense. It was 2006, and Army Staff Sgt. Brett Johnson of the 1st Ranger Battalion peered through night-vision goggles, slowly moving with his squad toward a house in ...
4 Major Military Events That Happened On Christmas
This article was originally published on Dec. 17, 2018, by the Department of Defense. On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice and ...
Dr. Seuss’ Army Career
This article was originally published on Feb. 28, 2019, by the Department of Defense. Dr. Seuss is a story-writing legend in America. It's hard to find anyone who hasn't read "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "The Cat in the Hat," "The Lorax" or ...
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams
This article was originally published on Oct. 28, 2019, by the Department of Defense. More than a decade ago, Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams earned the Silver Star Medal for saving several of his Special Forces comrades during an hours-long ...