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.
Army Division Bars Leaders from Bothering Their Soldiers After Work Hours Maj. Gen. David Doyle, commander of the Fort Carson, Colorado-based 4th Infantry Division, issued a memo last week barring...
Marine Corps Creates Billet to Keep Dual-Military Families Together During Stressful Moves The billet, which is called the dual-military coordinator, will act as a liaison between couples and their career monitors in...
Exposed to Agent Orange at US Bases, Veterans Face Cancer Without VA Compensation The Defense Department has publicly acknowledged that during the Vietnam War era it stored Agent Orange at the Naval...
Reports of Mediocre Disability Exams by VA Contractors Prompts Senator's Demand for Answers A prominent Democratic senator is demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs review the quality of its privatized...
A Group Aims to Rebuild Tun Tavern, Birthplace of the Marines, as a Tavern and Restaurant National Park Service rangers in the historic district field questions all day from visitors. One of the most-asked is:...