Black History Month

It was one of the biggest tragedies that took place stateside in World War II, and it led to a turning point for African-Amer...

Ten Stars, by author Kendal Weaver, details the outstanding life of General J. Gary Cooper, the first black Marine to lead de...

Richard Etheridge went from being a slave to the first African-American to command a life-saving station.

Fred "Tiz" Morrison and William Goines were African-American pioneers in naval special warfare, and generally acknowledged to...

They became famous for their exploits in World War I - but what did the Harlem Hellfighters do after the war ended? A lot, as...

Simone Askew solidified her place in history at West Point, becoming the first African American woman to earn the position of...

The National Guard's history is replete with examples of African-Americans who served with distinction.

Air Force Colonel Merryl Tengesdal started out in the Navy flying helicopters but ended up becoming the first African-America...

A Navy veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor was recognized for his service with an honorary college degree.

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Sgt. Bailey Weis made it through both phases of MARSOC training, but was not selected for the Individual Training Course.

Col. Douglas K. Watkins is currently handling hearings in the war crimes case against Guantanamo prisoner Majid Khan.

So far, NATO allies haven't signaled an intention of sending ships into Azov or joining possible Ukrainian exercises there.

"John raced straight into enemy fire over and over again, saving numerous American lives and defeating ... enemy fighters."

DoD is attempting to bridge an ever-widening disconnect between many Americans and the U.S. military.