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U.S. Army Sgt. Robert McLymore stands atop a mountain in Egypt while on deployment in 2012. McLymore was recently awarded the prestigious Soldier's Medal for actions he took assisting first responders in saving a trapped motorist from a burning car after an accident in 2015.

Army News, Soldier Stories

North Carolina National Guard Soldier Earns Soldier’s Medal

July 17, 2026 — 0 Comments

The Purple Heart award is presented to U.S. Army Spc. 4 Raymond S. Williams during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, June 17, 2026. Phillip Churn Sr., Army Reserve Ambassador hosted this event.

Army News, Soldier Stories

Vietnam Vet receives his Purple Heart at the Pentagon after 57 Years

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

During World War II, U.S. Army Cpl. Malcolm S. Webb endured the Bataan Death March and died of dysentery at Cabanatuan POW Camp #1. More than 2,500 POWs at that camp perished from hunger and disease — including Webb, who died of dysentery there on June 29, 1942 and was buried in a common grave with 25 other deceased POWs. In November 2019, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) exhumed the gravesite in Manila. DPAA accounted for Webb on Sept. 11, 2024. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on June 1, 2026. Photo by Civilian Kevin Hymel

Army News, Soldier Stories

After Decades as an Unknown, World War II POW Comes Home to Arlington

June 17, 2026 — 0 Comments

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