Lauren Katzenberg
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How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement
The gay community's rainbow flag is universally recognizable, but it would not have been made without Army veteran Gilbert Baker. → Read More
American Veterans Say They're Being Abused In A Kuwaiti Prison And The US Government Hardly Cares
In 2015, U.S. Army vet Jermaine Rogers was arrested in Kuwait and charged with possessing cocaine. He said the cops framed him. They sentenced him to death. → Read More
Terror Attack In New York City: What We Know So Far
At least eight people are dead and 15 injured after a man in a truck plowed down a popular bike path in Lower Manhattan on Oct. 31 → Read More
Trouble Registering For VA’s Vet ID Card? There’s A Much Better, Hidden Way
As we reported this morning in a look at questions around the new Department of Veterans Affairs veteran identification card, some veterans told us they were encountering trouble when attempting to register with Vets.gov — a step that vets must complete to qualify for the national ID card when the VA begins accepting applications in November. It turns out there’s a workaround, but figuring that… → Read More
Why Is There An Office Depot Ad On The VA’s New Vet ID Cards?
The VA's mixed messages on the new VA ID card have left veterans service organizations and their constituencies befuddled. → Read More
13 Fort Hood Soldiers Arrested In Prostitution Sting
13 Fort Hood soldiers face charges after being arrested this week in a prostitution sting targeting two hotels in Salado and Killeen, Texas. → Read More
Some Remains Of US Sailors Recovered From USS John S McCain
"Some remains" of the 10 sailors who went missing on Aug. 21 aboard the USS John S. McCain following a collision have been recovered. → Read More
The First Trailer For 'The Punisher' Is Finally Here
IT'S SO GOOD. → Read More
This Army Veteran Just Won A Huge Jackpot In The North Carolina Lottery
Retirement became a whole lot sweeter for a North Carolina Army veteran whose lucky day came this week. → Read More
7 US Troops Wounded In Insider Attack In Afghanistan
Seven U.S. service members are reported wounded after an insider attack in northern Afghanistan. → Read More
Washington Post Accidentally Published Mattis’ Number, But It’s The Secret Service’s Fault
The Washington Post disclosed to readers that it had accidentally published Secretary of Defense James Mattis’ private cell phone number in a story. → Read More
What The Hell Are Afghan Army Pickup Trucks Doing In Iraq?
Well this is weird. → Read More
Trump Needs To Stop Treating The Purple Heart Like A Game Show Prize
Trump still doesn’t seem to get it. → Read More
Did Lee Harvey Oswald Act Alone? An Army Vet’s Investigation Suggests Otherwise
“JFK Declassified: Tracking Oswald” premieres Tuesday, April 15, at 10 pm EST on History Channel. → Read More
DHS Secretary John Kelly To Lawmakers: Change The Laws Or ‘Shut Up’
Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly got real candid during a public speech on Tuesday. → Read More
The Navy SEALs Have A Major Drug-Use Problem, News Report Claims
CBS News investigated the "growing" drug problem within the Navy SEAL community. → Read More
General Fired For Partying At Strip Clubs On DoD’s Dime Keeps His Clearance
The Army general who racked up nearly $3,000 in charges on his government-issued credit card at strip clubs — and also harassed female subordinates while serving as the defense secretary’s top military assistant — will get to keep his security clearance when he retires, USA Today reported Tuesday afternoon. Color me surprised. Brig. Gen. Ronald F. Lewis was fired in November 2015 as then-Defense… → Read More
Apparently, Mattis Is Making Lots Of Friends…In The Pentagon Laundry Room
Yes, this man can kill you with knifehands, charisma, and kindness. → Read More
How One Army Vet Designed The Iconic Symbol Of The Gay Rights Movement
In 1972, Gilbert Baker separated from the Army and joined the gay rights movement where he would create the most iconic flag in recent American history. → Read More
Here Are 8 True Stories Of Awful Deployment Breakups
All military veterans and active duty personnel know at least one story about a deployed service member whose loved one betrayed him or her in some brutal, heartbreaking fashion. (Think of that scene in “Jarhead” when the Marine receives a video of his wife getting screwed by the next-door neighbor.... → Read More