Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survived
When then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.
USO brings drinks, snacks and a ‘warm welcome’ to Guard troops at the Capitol
The USO is stepping in to provide some of those "nice-to-haves" for National Guard troops at the Capitol.
By Karen Jowers
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Bernthal, Norman Reedus join USO’s 1st comics convention
Programming will run from noon on Oct. 6 until the night of Oct. 8.
By J.D. Simkins
USO closing its airport centers; evaluating entertainment tours
And USO tours? They'll be evaluated and postponed or canceled as needed.
By Karen Jowers
Military Bowl’s gift to wounded troops and families: an Eastern Shore getaway
Bowl game played in Annapolis funds a retreat for veterans as well as other charitable causes.
By Patricia Kime
NFL honoring military service with November campaign
The NFL began its "Salute to Service " campaign to honor the nation’s military, veterans and their families by pledging to donate up $5 to its nonprofit partners for every use of the hashtag Salute To Service through Nov. 19.
Here’s how Google is making it easier for vets to find jobs
The company behind the world’s most popular search engine has unveiled three new initiatives to help veterans transition into the civilian workforce.
By Natalie Gross
Here’s how White House ‘Chef Rush’ is using internet fame and 24-inch biceps to help fellow vets
Andre Rush can bench 700 pounds and does 2,222 push-ups every other day — for a cause.
By Natalie Gross
Got talent? Try out for the American Military Spouses Choir
The American Military Spouses Choir is seeking talented singers.
By Karen Jowers
Mark Ingram on USO tour gets a first-hand security dog demo
Celebrities and athletes probably know to expect the unexpected while on USO tours. But being taken down by an Italian security dog probably isn’t high on the list.
By Ken Chamberlain
Falcons guard (and National Guardsman) Ben Garland among 5 NFL players set to tour US bases in Europe
The players, and former head coach Rex Ryan, will visit Italy and Germany.
By Kevin Lilley