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The United States Army Chaplain Corps is a unique part of American military tradition. Said to be among the smallest (if not THE...

PTSD Awareness Day is observed every year on June 27th.PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorderand is a condition that many...

For most Fathers, Father’s Day is a celebration where they receive cards, gifts, and showers of admiration and thanks from their loved...

What is National Flag Week? An offshoot of Flag Day (see below) this week-long observance celebrating the creation of the United States...

The official birthday of the United States Army is June 14th, 1775. It’s easy to assume that this date implies the creation of a fully...

Flag Day is celebrated by Americans on June 14 each year and commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of...

In honor of Women's History Month, Military.com highlights seven female veterans who played large roles in either the history of the U.S....

On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The Normandy beaches were chosen because of the range...

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2020.  It is a Federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May, and commemorates the...

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY Each year on May 22nd, National Maritime Day recognizes the launch of the maritime industry in the United States....

The phrase “military brat” is one long associated with the family members of those in uniform. It can be used in a derogatory sense, but...

The world we live in is demanding a remote workforce. And past trends show, as employees get more flexibility, they never want to give it...

Former POW Recognition Day is a day that, while not as well-known as National POW/MIA Recognition Day, is just as important. The word...

The terms Gold Star family, Gold Star Spouses, and Gold Star Wives traditionally refer to the surviving loved ones of military members...

April is designated as Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis...

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and...

National Medal of Honor Day is observed every year on March 25 and is dedicated to Medal of Honor Recipients. Each branch of the U.S....

“The guard dog was incorruptible; the police dog dependable; the messenger dog reliable. The human watchman might be bought; not so the...

Stephanie joined DVS in late summer 2017. She attended the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez with a Major in Human Resources &...

The United States Navy Reserve is not as old as the United States Navy itself and some readers are confused by the comparative ages of...