Why the 1914 Christmas Truce changed nothing on the Western Front
The Christmas Truce may have been a break from reality, but it was not the dawn of peace it's oftentimes made out to be.
By Peter Hart
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From Grinch greetings to Santa sightings, the holidays come to troops
Holiday helpers have been busy, as plenty of organizations and individuals have been working to make the days a bit brighter for troops and their families.
By Karen Jowers
Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere
The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.
By Karen Jowers
‘My Christmas Hero’ is a cheesy military flick with confusing math
'My Christmas Hero' is a work of corny art.
By Sarah Sicard
Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
Ukraine praises US military aid as cease-fire said to falter
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Bradley armored vehicles included in the latest U.S. aid package are “exactly what is needed” for Ukrainian troops.
By Andrew Meldrum, The Associated Press
New York National Guard deploys to assist with deadly snowstorm
Hundreds of New York National Guard members are being deployed to assist in responding to a deadly winter storm.
Marines deliver toys to remote areas of Alaska for Toys for Tots
Marine Corps Reserve troops help deliver toys to children in remote areas of Alaska.
Recalling the Vietnam War’s ‘Christmas bombings’
Operation Linebacker II, also known as the “Christmas bombing campaign,” was a powerful bombing campaign by the U.S. in the Vietnam War.
By David Nelson
Toys for Tots gave a toy bunny to a girl in need. She became a Marine.
Mariela Peña knew that one day, like those Toys for Tots reservists, she wanted to drive trucks for the Marines.
A definitive ranking of Hallmark military holiday movies
These corny military movies will either thaw your frigid heart or give you permanent Christmas cringe.
By Sarah Sicard
Camo ‘Elf on the Shelf’ can carry out covert Christmas ops
There’s nothing stealthy about a rosy-cheeked elf dressed all in red.
By Sarah Sicard