Fredric Arnold was a “reluctant warrior,” creative dynamo and decorated World War II combat pilot. He miraculously survived 50 missions of flying P-38 Lightning warplanes over North Africa and Europe. The death he witnessed and inflicted in war was in deep contrast with the mild-mannered child prodigy artist from Chicago who spent the rest of...
The War and Treaty musical duo is taking action to support America’s veterans by teaming up with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and the Ad Council to promote the “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” campaign, which aims to help veterans facing overwhelming life challenges. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters Michael and Tanya Trotter spoke out about what prompted...
EXCLUSIVE — A group of California lawmakers on Thursday will honor four of the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives in the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. Republican Assemblyman Bill Essayli, who spearheaded the effort, plans to honor Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui who, along with his fellow service members,...
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at988 or 1-800-273-TALK(8255). Many U.S. veterans are hoping for big changes as the 2024 presidential election nears. Veteran homelessness has spiked nationwide, according to a variety of reports. From 2022 to 2023, 21%...
Marine Corps veteran and Warriors Heart executive director Michael O’Dell of Texas – along with others – took part in a recent bold adventure to raise money and awareness for important veterans’ and military responders’ support groups across America. “The beautiful thing about this expedition was that we’re in this same fight together – and...
It’s good for America that two former non-commissioned officers (NCOs) are on the major parties’ tickets: as every servicemember knows, NCOs are the men and women who really run the military and get things done.And Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance’s four years as a Marine give him both the right to characterize his Democratic...
Haliey Welch, who rose to internet fame this summer after her viral “Hawk Tuah” remark, has responded to the overwhelming backlash the New York Mets received after she was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Thursday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. Mets’ fans were less than impressed with the team’s decision to...
Moral Injury (n.) the distressing psychological, behavioral, social, and sometimes spiritual aftermath that comes from betrayal by leadership and others in positions of power. Witnessing behaviors that go against an individual’s values and moral beliefs. The shrill tone of my cellphone broke through the trance I had been in as I watched the news coverage...
Veterans are increasingly publicly criticizing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over his military record following Vice President Kamala Harris naming him as her 2024 running mate. “When your country calls, you are supposed to run into battle – not the other way,” retired Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends told the New York Post last week, when...
Jennifer Horn was stunned when she saw herself transformed into a glamorous ‘40s bombshell for the first time. “I thought, ‘That doesn’t even look like me! Is this real?’” the Iraq War veteran gushed to Fox News Digital. “[But] female veterans are out there. We can be a badass on the field, then we can...
