Independence Day

2019 Fourth of July Military Discounts

Service members and families are being honored with a variety of military discounts to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Fourth of July "The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumbull

The History of the Fourth of July

On the fourth of July each year, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.

U.S. Marines carry the remains of Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson at the Yakima Air Terminal, Wash., on May 2, 2011. Jackson was killed April 24, 2011, in Afghanistan. (US Marine Corps photo/Jad Sleiman)

Father of Fallen Marine Recovers Son's Stolen US Flag

A U.S. flag -- stolen in April from a father whose son died in Afghanistan -- has been returned.

The Battle for Independence: 5 Key Moments from Bunker Hill

It was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution -- here's five important facts about Bunker Hill.

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Independence Day

10 Unusual Ways To Celebrate July 4th

Looking for a way to spice up your July 4 fun? Here's some great ideas.

Veterans, July 4 and Fireworks: Don’t Be Courteous, Just Be American

Brothers and sisters, if your PTSD is so bad that you need to live in complete quiet you need treatment, not a yard sign.

It’s Almost 4th of July: Here Are the Movies You Need to Watch This Week

They may be untraditional, but these movies are perfect for celebrating our FREEDOM!

White House Adds Televised Show to July Fourth Celebration

The 90-minute event is made possible by a partnership between the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation.

Marines attached to the USS Arlington march through the streets of Bristol, Rhode Island during the town’s annual Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Cpl. Dalton A. Precht)

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Members of the Silent Drill Platoon were punished after someone said they saw them use a training rifle to strike someone.

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Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias

The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.

Ray Weaver, of Lancaster, Pa., supports Rolling Thunder 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua L. DeMotts)

Thunder's End: Rolling Thunder to Mark Final Memorial Day Event This Weekend

This year's annual Rolling Thunder veterans tribute will be the last.

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Five sailors were arrested at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on charges that the men sexually assaulted a woman last year.

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Army Beginning to See Payoff from New Recruiting Strategy

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