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Stanley Martinez, a 96-year-old Army Korean War veteran, holds a photo of his 7th Infantry Division tank crew during an interview at his home in El Centro, Calif., May 19, 2026.

Army News, Soldier Stories

At 96, Former Army Tank Driver Reflects on the Korean War

May 25, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Julio Hernandez, center, holds a Volunteer of the Month certificate alongside family members and fellow Soldiers after being recognized as the Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ (AACPS) Volunteer of the Month for May 2026 during a ceremony held on Ft. Meade, Md., May 7, 2026. Staff Sgt. Hernandez has spent over two years volunteering with the community. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Julio Hernandez and AACPS)

Army News, Soldier Stories

Ft. Meade Soldier Recognized by Local School District for Volunteering Skills and Time

May 24, 2026 — 0 Comments

Soldiers and civilian members assigned to the 405th Army Field Support Battalion-Africa, the 839th Transportation Battalion, the Military Police Detachment Provost Marshal, the 731st Munitions Squadron, U.S. Air Force, and the Garrison Chaplain Office, along with their family members, clean, restore and pay tribute by laying flowers at the headstones of U.S. service members at the Old English Cemetery in Livorno, Italy, May 6, 2026.

Camp Darby service members clean American graves in Livorno’s old English cemetery

May 18, 2026 — 0 Comments

Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard prepare to carry the coffin containing the remains of Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph L. Burke from a Southwest airliner to a waiting hearse at Albany International Airport in Latham on May 1, 2026, during a dignified transfer of remains. Burke was taken prisoner by the Japanese in the Philippines in 1941 and killed by U.S. aircraft inadvertently in 1945. His remains were identified in 2025 and returned to his family in Troy, New York. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jamie Spaulding)

National Guard News, National Guardsmen Stories

NY Army National Guard Honor Guard welcomes home remains of World War II Airman after 84 years

May 6, 2026 — 0 Comments

Is your fur baby ready to steal the spotlight? Get them dressed in their best red, white and blue for the Patriot Pet Just Say “Treat” Photo Contest hosted by @shopmyexchange! Snap a pic of your adorable pet and submit it at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes from May 1 through May 31 for a chance to snag a share of $3,000 in gift cards.

Joint Forces News

Stars and Stripes Fur-ever: $3,000 in Gift Cards Up for Grabs in Exchange Pet Photo Contest

April 28, 2026 — 0 Comments

Soldiers and mentors gather after their morning of hunting at Fort Rucker during the installation’s inaugural Commanding General’s Turkey Hunt, April 25, 2026. The event brought together first‑time hunters and experienced outdoorsmen to strengthen camaraderie and build confidence among first‑time hunters.

Fort Rucker hosts inaugural Commanding General’s Turkey Hunt

April 26, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Capt. Hanna Born, 23rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, carries the "Flag of Honor" during the 2025 Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2025. The flag is inscribed with the names of all 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The race is part of Born’s "Run to Remember 2,977" mission, a personal commitment to run 2,977 miles, one mile for every life lost, to ensure the next generation continues to honor our nation’s promise to Never Forget. (courtesy photo)

Never Forget: Capt. Hanna Born runs 2,977 miles to honor 9/11 victims

April 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

Mystery of the Missing Medals of Honor

Civil War Scandal: How the 27th Maine Broke the Medal of Honor System

February 5, 2026 — 0 Comments