Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Sims
When an explosive device threatened Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Chester Sims’ fellow soldiers in Vietnam, he didn’t hesitate to give his life to save theirs.
Battle of Yorktown Leads to Treaty With Great Britain
The Battle of Yorktown victory persuaded King George III and the government of Great Britain to begin negotiations to end the war, resulting in the 1783 Treaty of Paris, which formally acknowledged the independence of the United States.
86th Maintenance Squadron Metal Technicians Melt Limits, Shape Readiness
Inside a shop tucked away between the hangars and flight line, sparks glow bright against steel while steady hands maneuver equipment with precision, as airmen assigned to the 86th Maintenance Squadron Metals Technology Shop quietly forge the foundation of operational capabilities.
‘We returned from hell’: Palestinian journalists recount torture in Israeli prisons
Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of physical, psychological, and sexual violence. Palestinian journalist Ahmed Abdel Aal remembers the moment the ear-splitting music started. For five days, he said, he was held blindfolded in a room in an Israeli detention site, stripped and beaten, while loud Hebrew and English songs played at an unrelenting […]
Riding High: Meet the Military’s Last Remaining Mounted Color Guard
For the individuals who serve in the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, every day is a test of composure, discipline and adaptability — essential skills they demonstrate alongside wild palominos that were specifically domesticated for the job.
‘I literally felt naked’: Angolan journalist Teixeira Cândido targeted with Predator spyware
Angolan journalist and lawyer Teixeira Cândido wants to know who targeted him with spyware, and he wants justice. “First and foremost, we must seek to find out who the entities are that have acquired these spyware tools,” Cândido told CPJ, as findings published by Amnesty International’s Security Lab show that a malicious link sent in […]
Face of Defense: Army Reserve Officer Finds Success in Tactical Fitness Arena
Army Reserve Lt. Col. Lauren Sharpless balances a demanding leadership role with elite competition, winning the 40 and over national title at the Tactical Games National Championship in 2024 and finishing second in 2025 while pushing soldiers and civilians toward daily fitness.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army 2nd Lt. Darwin Kyle
Army 2nd Lt. Darwin Keith Kyle gave his life to ensure his platoon mates could survive. For his selflessness, he was awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor.
Battles of Saratoga: Turning Point in American Revolutionary War
Marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Battles of Saratoga stand as the turning point of the Revolutionary War, where a major American victory secured the French alliance and saved the fight for independence.
Freed Venezuelan journalist says time behind bars ‘made me feel desperate’
Following the January 3 American military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the country’s interim government has released hundreds of political prisoners, among them journalist Nakary Ramos. Venezuelan journalist Nakary Ramos was detained last year amid a broader crackdown on the press in the country. Ramos, 29, was arrested with her videographer husband, Gianni […]