Disguised as a Man, She Fought in the Revolutionary War and Later for Recognition as a Veteran Deborah Sampson covered her chest with a tight piece of cloth, adopted a man's name and enlisted in the Continental Army's...
When America Took the Fight to Britain: The Only U.S. Attack on British Soil During the Revolutionary War John Paul Jones didn’t just harass British shipping—he invaded British soil. With a crew of rough sailors and a sloop-of-war...
Science and Local Sleuthing Identify a 250-Year-Old Shipwreck on a Scottish Island Researchers announced Wednesday that the vessel is very likely the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century warship that saw action...
The US Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the 'Great American Battle,' the Battle of Bunker Hill Bunker Hill was an early showcase for two long-running themes in American history — improvisation and how an inspired band of...
Key Battles That Secured America’s Victory in the Revolutionary War Military victories were essential in helping America win its independence from Britain. Early successes gave the Patriots...
How to Join the Navy and Marines in Celebrating Their 250th Birthdays in Philadelphia The year 2025 marks the 250th birthday for both branches of the U.S. military and Philadelphia -- the birthplace of each --...
Ken Burns Reveals Why He Chose to Tell the Story of 'The American Revolution' Legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns once called the Civil War "the most important event in American history," because...
Why the Statue of George Washington in London’s Trafalgar Square Was Taken Down Military history buffs in London were probably perplexed to see the statue of George Washington, a gift presented by the...
British General Gave Order 250 Years Ago that Sparked Revolution in What Became America The anniversary of the outbreak of the Revolutionary War precedes a slew of planned celebrations when the United States marks...
Which Americans Will Be Automatically Registered for Military Draft, and When? Last year's defense bill passed by Congress paved the way for the new automatic registration process.
A VA Clinic Gave Veterans GLP-1s for Weight Loss. A Year Later, Everything Improved Researchers tracked 201 veterans prescribed semaglutide, the drug sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. After one...
WWII Veteran Who Lied About His Age to Serve Takes Honor Flight Joining the military at 16 to serve in World War II to service in Korea and Vietnam, humble Al Duran has lived quite a life.
Disabled Veterans Charged Up to $20K to File VA Benefits Claims: Lawsuit The company being sued told Military.com it doesn't charge for VA claims. Plaintiffs disagree, citing purported deceptive...
3 Big Military PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What to Know Before 2026 Peak Season In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
![](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-01/American%20Revolution%20Ken%20Burns%20Bunker%20Hill%201200.jpg?itok=-m2Nbhxo ""The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill" by John Trumbull.")
![](http://images05.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-04/mil%20tun%20tavern%20groundbreaking%20philadelphia%201200.jpg?itok=tP5LGjtQ "U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Courtney R. Lawrence, directs "The Commandant's Own" Drum & Bugle Corps during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Jacquilyn Davis)")
