The American Flag Wasn't Always Revered as It Is Today. At the Beginning, It Was an Afterthought Only in the mid-20th century was a federal code established for how the U.S. flag should be displayed.
2023 Fourth of July Military Discounts Service members and families are being honored with a variety of military discounts to celebrate July 4th.
Independence Day Events On this Fourth of July, celebrate our country’s freedom with the following holiday events offered for Independence Day.
The History of the Fourth of July On the fourth of July each year, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.
The Road to Independence Read a timeline of the major events that led to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Independence Day It’s hard to get the 4th of July wrong -– everyone can join the party and celebrate our nation’s birthday. Here are some...
The Best Cities for 4th of July Celebrations If you plan on celebrating the 4th of July this year, you'll want to know which cities rank the best in terms of celebrating...
The Declaration of Independence Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most...
10 Unusual Ways To Celebrate July 4th Looking for a way to spice up your Independence Day fun? Here are some great ideas.
Soldiers and Civilians Are Dying as Mexican Cartels Embrace a Terrifying New Weapon: Land Mines The series of blasts in the Tierra Caliente — an area along the border of Jalisco and Michoacán states — mark an alarming...
Navy's Ambitious New Effort Aims to Give Sailors Understanding of 'What Right Looks Like' In an administrative message released with little fanfare, the Navy quietly embarked on an ambitious effort that leaders hope...
Two Commanders in Marine Corps' West Coast Infantry School Fired on Same Day Col. Seth "S.W." MacCutcheon, the commander of the School of Infantry-West, and Maj. Nicholas Engle, the commander of the...
Navy Fires Commander of USS Ohio -- 3rd Submarine Skipper Relieved in 7 Months The commanding officer of the USS Ohio sub's gold crew -- Capt. Kurt Balagna -- was relieved by Rear Adm. Nicholas Tilbrook...
Marine Corps Continues Path to Retirement for Artillery System that Has Seen Heavy Use in Ukraine For more than two decades, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, has served as a key piece for U.S...