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Deborah Sampson earned a full military pension for her service in the Revolutionary War. But there’s a catch: Women weren’t allowed to serve in the war. Still, in 1782, as the Revolutionary...

Ever since he was a little kid, Brian Zreliak loved putting his mind onto paper. He didn’t need words to express himself, just some color and his imagination. “Brian’s been drawing since he...

Service is uniquely engrained in all warriors, and for Caroline Fermin, communications and advocacy have always been key aspects of the meaning of service. She spent 25 years in the Marine Corps,...

Jackie Gordon braced herself as she approached the familiar stretch of road in the Florida Keys, just past Coral Shores High School where students lined the streets in support. This was the exact...

If you’ve ever been asked to round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at a gas station or grocery store, you might wonder, does a few cents really make a difference? What you don’t always...

Ask a veteran about important dates in their military career. You might hear about the day they enlisted, their first deployment date, or their Alive Day. It’s a deeply personal milestone for...

For many military service members, overcoming challenges and finding a way forward is part of the job. But when faced with mental health challenges – such as post-traumatic stress disorder...

I come from a military family - my grandfather was Army. My Dad is a Marine. I knew I wanted to follow my families' footsteps and serve, but I wanted to be...

Challenge coins are known across the military and veteran community as a symbol of pride and excellence. But what is their purpose, and where did they come from? What Is a Challenge Coin?...

Melissa Krabbe never gave much thought to what it would mean to be a military spouse. With few military ties in her family, it wasn't on her radar. When she met Phil Krabbe, the notion of military...