Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli
Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli, a bomber pilot, was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during World […]
Microscopic Precision, Global Impact: Navy Scientists Support Trident Missile System
The precision needed to certify the nation’s underwater nuclear deterrent is anchored on the talents of civilian scientists at Naval Surface Warfare […]
Face of Defense: Space Force Basic Military Training Graduate Returns to Instruct Next Generation
Space Force Sgt. Morgan O. Thompson became the first guardian to complete Space Force basic military training and later graduate from military […]
Partners in Life, Partners in Service: Newlyweds Enlist Together
Newlyweds Lance and Riley Qualls enlisted in the Army together, building their marriage around a shared sense of purpose and sacrifice. Source: […]
A Gate Between Hope and Hell: A Marine's Story
Before a blast of shrapnel to his leg and arm changed his life forever, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Noah Smith spent more […]
Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Massachusetts: Part 2
The 56 delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence are all considered Founding Fathers; Massachusetts had five delegates — three of them […]
Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Edward Galer
Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Edward Galer was a fighter pilot during World War II and went on to serve more than […]
Naval Academy Graduates Make History During NFL Preseason
Marine Corps 2nd Lts. Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza made U.S. Naval Academy football history when they appeared for the Pittsburgh Steelers […]
Dolly Parton Supported America's Military for Over 50 Years
Country music legend Dolly Parton stayed connected to the military for more than a half century, consistently showing support for the troops […]
APOD: 2026 August 31 – Launch of the Roman Space Telescope
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 31 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy […]