Diversity in Service
Our greatest asset is our diversity. Explore the stories of brave men and women who strengthen our military force.
Native American Voices: First Sergeant Pascal Poolaw
His devotion to his soldiers was exceeded only by the love for his family. First…
“Always Faithful:” Celebrating 247 Years of the U.S. Marine Corps
“70 years ago, Army Major General Frank E. Lowe was quoted as saying, ‘The safest…
U.S. Navy: On Watch for 247 Years
“Don’t give up the ship!” Famous words from Captain James Lawrence after being mortally wounded…
Honor and Fidelity: “The Borinqueneers”
Since the Revolutionary War, Hispanic service members have played a pivotal role in the U.S….
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Americans have enriched our nation beyond measure with the quiet strength of closely knit…
Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?
“Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima.” -Major Howard…
Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers
On Buffalo Soldiers Day, we honor and remember the soldiers of the first peacetime, all-black…
Saluting LGBTQIA+ Service Members
Each June, Pride Month is celebrated to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which…
Korean War: “The Forgotten War”
“Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country…
“Go For Broke:” Stories from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
“The principle on which this country was founded and by which it has always been…
AAPI Servicewomen: Fighting to be Recognized
Since 1977, May has been designated as a time to recognize the achievements and contributions…
Blazing a Trail: Servicewomen Firsts
Since the Revolutionary War, women have been serving in the United States military. These women…
Pioneering Women: Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley, U.S. Army
During World War II, military units were still segregated. Despite those challenges, many African American…
Inspiring Story of Service: Serbennia Davis
In honor of Black History Month, we connect you to the inspiring story of service…
The Role of African Americans in World War I
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While…
African American Heroism in World War II
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While…
The Red Tails: African American Pioneers
African Americans have served the U.S. military in every conflict our country has fought. While…
A Conversation with Black Vetrepreneurs [Rally Point]
On February 5, we welcomed U.S. Army Veterans James Howell of BK Smokehouse, Jeff Price…
Celebrating Black History with the Veterans Portrait Project
“Freedom and the recognition of individual rights are what our revolution was all about. They…
Inspiring Story of Service: General Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired)
This month’s Inspiring Story of Service honors the late General Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army…
Native American Servicewomen: Yesterday and Today
Some of the very first accounts of Native American women in the military include the…
General Colin L. Powell: A Legacy of Caring Service
It is with a truly heavy yet grateful heart that we say farewell to General…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the rich…
Army Veteran Member Spotlight: Sergeant Henry Guzman
Veterans currently make up 64% our membership family, with representatives from almost every branch, including…
Inspiring Story of Service: Jon Jackson
Jon Jackson, 2021 | © Beau Simmons An excerpt from “The Twenty-Year War” “My name…
Cheering on Veterans competing in the 2020 Paralympic Games!
We’re cheering on our Veterans and service members competing in the 2020 Paralympic Summer Games…
Inspiring Story of Service: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jason Dominguez
For our August Inspiring Story of Service, we sat down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran…
World War II Pioneer: Lieutenant Colonel Harriet West Waddy, U.S. Army
Since the founding of the United States of America, women have served beside men both…
Veteran Voices: The 30th Anniversary of Desert Storm
We welcomed Gen. Colin L. Powell, U.S. Army (Retired) to share his insights on the…
Saluting General Lloyd Austin III, U.S. Army (Retired)
As February comes to a close, we continue to celebrate the service, sacrifice and contributions…
The Tuskegee Airmen at Selfridge Field, Michigan | Images by Gordon Parks
In our ongoing celebration of Black History Month, we pay tribute to those men and…
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient: Corporal Freddie Stowers
During World War I, thousands of African Americans joined the fight to defend their country….
A Conversation with a Tuskegee Airman [Rally Point]
We welcomed Col. Harold Brown (Retired), one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen for our February…
Serving Others is a Way of Life
by Colonel Gregory Allen, U.S. Army (Retired) Despite coming from a long family lineage of…
Honoring Black History Month
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum honors the service, bravery, sacrifice and achievements of African…
Inspiring Story of Service: Montel Williams
You may recognize Montel Williams as an Emmy-Award winning talk show host for 17 years….
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Cha-dzeh-ah-jad-dibeh-yazzie-a-kha! That translates to “Hello” using the Navajo code talkers dictionary. August 14 is National…
Buffalo Soldiers Day: July 28
Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 commemorates the formation of the first regular Army regiments…
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated each year during the month of May to…
Colonel Charles Young: African American Military Pioneer
by Dr. Charles A. Wash, Jr. Col. Charles Young was the third African American…
Service Inspires Direction for Life
by Kris Vicencio Five years in the Air Force, three in the Air Force Reserves,…
Veteran Voices: Jesse Iwuji
We welcomed Lieutenant Commander (Select) Jesse Iwuji, U.S. Navy Reserve, and noted NASCAR driver, as…
