The Battle for Independence: 5 Key Moments from Bunker Hill It was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution -- here's five important facts about Bunker Hill.
OCONUS? Here's How We Do Independence Day Overseas Living overseas can make celebrating Independence Day difficult, but there are still some great options.
Independence Day in a Box: Celebrating Mid-PCS Yes, you can still celebrate July 4th in style, even as you trek across state lines -- or even across continents. What else...
Boxed Wine Maker Franzia Drops Merchandise to Support the Fisher House Foundation "The world's most popular wine" is lending its logo to support military families.
Here Are the Best Movies for the 4th of July They may be untraditional, but these movies for the 4th of July are perfect for celebrating our freedom.
How to Celebrate July 4th Like the Founding Fathers This year, tie one on for the July 4th holiday like one of America's Founding Fathers -- if you can.
Get Your Fireworks Fix With PBS’ 40th Annual ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Concert The National Symphony Orchestra will close the show with Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” the perfect soundtrack to any...
1,700 Troops Will Support July 4 'Salute to America' Demonstrations, Pentagon Says The military will provide extensive support to 'Salute to America' events in honor of Independence Day, the Pentagon...
The 5 Most and Least Patriotic States in America Where does your state stand with its civil and military engagement?
5 Bizarre Coincidences Between American Presidents and July 4th Five Presidents have had an interesting relationship with the July 4th holiday.
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Marines Suffer Most Cases of 2 Life-Threatening Conditions Related to Exercise and Heat, Report Finds The April issue of the Defense Department's Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, published last week, was focused entirely on...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and Senate The Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program, the beleaguered electronic health records program, veteran homelessness...