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.
He Served His Country. In Return, His Country Sent Him into Exile. The military relies on noncitizens to fill its ranks. No one is sure how many are later banished from the country they fought...
Investigation Finds Navy Supply Ship Ran Aground After Captain Left to Eat Dinner The Alan Shepard was launched in 2006 and has space for a crew of more than 120, all of whom are typically civilian mariners...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
'It's OK Not to Be OK': Special Operations Wing Orders Stand-Down After Roger Fortson's Police Killing The Air Force special operations wing in Florida where Senior Airman Roger Fortson served before he was shot and killed by...
VA Executives Received $10.8 Million in Improper Bonuses Under PACT Act, Watchdog Finds The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Inspector General found that the VA paid $1 million more in bonuses to senior...