Thursday's decision follows two other major milestones for LGBTQ with regards to the military – in 2011, the "don't ask don't tell" policy was expelled, and in 2015, the Pentagon expanded the Defense Department's equal opportunity program.

Many U.S. soldiers survived the battlefields in Afghanistan and Iraq, only to face internal battles with post-traumatic stress disorder and thoughts of suicide once they return home. According to statistics, 22 veterans take their lives each day, totaling over 8,000 individuals a year. Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien follows a few of these soldiers as they grapple […]

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Comedian Larry Wilmore caused a lot of controversy after using the “n-word” during his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night. Despite the negative backlash, the White House has come to his defense, saying President Obama “appreciated the spirit of Mr. Wilmore’s expressions on Saturday night.” White House Press Secretary Josh […]

Lewis, who tweeted he was "grateful" for the honor, reportedly cried when he was informed of the idea months ago.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday ordered the military to open all combat jobs to women.

Sgt. Michael Walker was arrested by FBI agents Wednesday after a federal grand jury indicted him for murder in the Nov. 14, 2014 stabbing death of his wife, Catherine Walker.

A solider gave his 8-year-old son a yearbook photo to remember when he surprised him in the most adorable way possible. Army Corporal James Bass surprised his…

ISIS published a kill list that consists of 100 military members’ names, giving Americans instructions to murder them all. The names, posted by the Islamic…

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President Obama has taken a bold move in awarding the Medal of Honor this year, choosing to include 19 veterans who were previously overlooked based on their…

Just when you thought the United States no longer had beef with Al-Queda, we find out an American soldier was conspiring with them on terrorist…

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While many of us think of Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer, let us not forget the real reason for the holiday: to remember those who gave their lives in military service to the United States.  Below is a gallery of some famous faces who have served in some branch of the U.S. […]