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A group of 8 recruits takes the oath of enlistment.

“I Do Solemnly Swear…”: The Constitutional Oath That Outlasts Every Administration

By Dana Congelosi
Whether enlisted or commissioned, every American service member since 1962 has p
Portrait of a group of 14 servicepeople posing in front of a fighter jet.

Where I Was, and What Followed: A Personal Reflection on 9/11 and Pearl Harbor

By Mickey Addison
Discover a powerful 9/11 reflection on the fragility of peace, the physical scar
 Soldiers march in a commemorative ruck for 9/11 remembrance.

“I Knew I Had to Serve”: How 9/11 Shaped a Generation of American Veterans

By Allison Kirschbaum
As 9/11’s 25th anniversary nears, explore the stories of those who joined the mi
Large stone fragments from the Pentagon plane crash make up a memorial for 9/11.

“Never Forget”: How American Museums and Military Installations Are Commemorating 9/11, 25 Years Later

By Dana Congelosi
This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and museums and military installat
Sign on a Department of Veterans Affairs Building.

VA Urges Veterans Denied Over 1973 Records Fire to File Again, as Agency Streamlines Claims Process

By Mickey Addison
Veterans whose records were lost in the 1973 St Louis warehouse fire now have a
Contemporary cartoon of firing squad.

Did the VFW Go Too Far? Inside the 'Firing Squad' Cartoon Controversy

By Paul Mooney
A controversial VFW cartoon featuring a firing squad has ignited a heated debate
Dolly and her band on stage at the Grand Ole Opry.

"An All-American Heart": A Look Back at Dolly Parton's Military Support

By Allison Kirschbaum
Two captains hold a picture of Esther Williams as a row of seamen look on.

Mischief to Boost Morale: The Esther Williams Trophy, Crossing the Line, and Other Navy Traditions

By Dana Congelosi
Officials witness the unveiling of a plaque.

Long Overdue Tribute to the Long Blue Line: National Coast Guard Museum Opening in 2027

By Dana Congelosi
Trump signs executive order surrounded by supporters.

The FDA Is Fast-Tracking Psychedelics for Veterans. Can the System Handle It?

By Michael Madrid
A close-up of a hand holding an Ozempic pen.

The VA Launches Trial Testing Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans

By Allison Kirschbaum
Trio collage of fired journalists from Stars & Stripes.

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editor, Publisher and Reporter Amid Widening Press Restrictions

By Mickey Addison
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