Diversity in Service
Our greatest asset is our diversity. Explore the stories of brave men and women who strengthen our military force.
On Buffalo Soldiers Day, we honor and remember the soldiers of the first peacetime, all-black regiments in the U.S. Army. This date memorializes the action …
Each June, Pride Month is celebrated to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which helped spark the modern gay rights movement. It is also …
Since 1977, May has been designated as a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Generation after generation …
In honor of Black History Month, we connect you to the inspiring story of service from U.S. Army Veteran and photojournalist, Serbennia Davis. She shares …
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While President Harry S. Truman’s order technically ended segregation in the …
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While President Harry S. Truman’s order technically ended segregation in the …
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While President Harry S. Truman’s order technically ended segregation in the …
On February 5, we welcomed U.S. Army Veterans James Howell of BK Smokehouse, Jeff Price of PLAN Logistics Solutions and Sizzle of Crafted Culture Brewery …
“Freedom and the recognition of individual rights are what our revolution was all about. They were ideals that inspired our fight for independence, ideals that …
This month’s Inspiring Story of Service honors the late General Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired). Hear from our President and CEO, Lt. General Michael …
Some of the very first accounts of Native American women in the military include the stories of Sacajewa, a Shosone woman who accompanied Army Captains …
It is with a truly heavy yet grateful heart that we say farewell to General Colin L. Powell, a trusted advisor, friend and chair of …
Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the rich and diverse culture, traditions, histories and important contributions of Native …
Veterans currently make up 64% our membership family, with representatives from almost every branch, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. …
Jon Jackson, 2021 | © Beau Simmons
An excerpt from “The Twenty-Year War”
“My name is Jon Jackson and I was a 92A Supply Clerk …
We’re cheering on our Veterans and service members competing in the 2020 Paralympic Summer Games this week! Of the 4,400 athletes competing in the games, …
For our August Inspiring Story of Service, we sat down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jason Dominguez. While serving as an infantry squad leader in …
Since the founding of the United States of America, women have served beside men both on and off the battlefield. The stories of many of …
We welcomed Gen. Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired) to share his insights on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. and Coalition victory in Operation …
As February comes to a close, we continue to celebrate the service, sacrifice and contributions African Americans have made to our United States Armed Forces. …
In our ongoing celebration of Black History Month, we pay tribute to those men and women who were early driving forces in the fight for …
During World War I, thousands of African Americans joined the fight to defend their country. These heroes risked their lives for a country that refused …
We welcomed Col. Harold Brown (Retired), one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen for our February 2021 Rally Point. Now in his 90s, Brown told his …
by Colonel Gregory Allen, U.S. Army (Retired)
Despite coming from a long family lineage of military service, I never dreamed of making the Army a career. …
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum honors the service, bravery, sacrifice and achievements of African Americans in our armed forces. During Black History Month, we …
You may recognize Montel Williams as an Emmy-Award winning talk show host for 17 years. What you may not know is that he is a …
Cha-dzeh-ah-jad-dibeh-yazzie-a-kha! That translates to “Hello” using the Navajo code talkers dictionary.
August 14 is National Navajo Code
Talkers Day, a day to commemorate the contributions of Native …
Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 commemorates the formation of the first regular Army regiments comprised of African American soldiers on September 21, 1866, seventeen …
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated each year during the month of May to honor the accomplishments and contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders …
by Dr. Charles A. Wash, Jr.
Col. Charles Young was the third African American to graduate from West Point Military Academy in 1889 and the first …
by Kris Vicencio
Five years in the Air Force, three in the Air Force Reserves, law school, and a legal career in public interest shaped my …
We welcomed Lieutenant Commander (Select) Jesse Iwuji, U.S. Navy Reserve, and noted NASCAR driver, as our Veteran Voices series guest speaker. Iwuji shared lessons he …
