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Feb. 8, 2018

DoD Assets Set Scene for Heroes in ‘15:17 to Paris’

What makes “15:17 to Paris” unique is the three men who were the real-life heroes, who stopped a gunman on a Paris-bound train, play themselves in the movie.

Feb. 8, 2018

Guardsman Who Barely Missed Sochi Ready for Olympic Debut

Army National Guardsman Taylor Morris has spent 16 years working toward the Olympics. He's finally getting his shot on the luge track.

Feb. 5, 2018

MoH Recipient Destroyed 5 Foxholes to Take Stronghold in Korea

Army Pfc. Joseph Rodriguez wasn't happy when his squad was pinned down by enemy fire, so he did something about it. His actions earned him the Medal of Honor.

Feb. 4, 2018

4 Chaplains Bring Saving Grace to Sinking WWII Ship

One of the most well-known stories of sacrifice and heroism from members of the Chaplain Corps came out of World War II.

Feb. 2, 2018

Armed With Science: Big Gas Mission, Small Team

A small Virginia-based Air Force unit is making sure pilots around the world can breathe easy.

Feb. 1, 2018

No Referral Necessary: Urgent Care Is Now Easier to Access

Most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits. See what else has changed.

Feb. 1, 2018

Armed With Science: Army advances PTSD, Other Cognitive Research Through Latest Partnership

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory and Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. have partnered to expand on early research that could mean new interventions for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Jan. 31, 2018

A Day With Cha'lee: What Drove This Navy Comedian to Stand-up

A sailor whose viral videos led him to try stand-up comedy has learned it requires a lot of discipline, just like the military.

Jan. 31, 2018

Coast Guard Veteran Recovers With Family's Support

In 1998, Coast Guard veteran Alexis Courneen was hit by a buoy crane during her first weeks of duty and was later diagnosed with a moderate TBI. The diagnosis changed everything.

Jan. 29, 2018

Armed with Science: A Very Rare Super Blue Blood Moon Will Be Visible This Week... Here's How to See It

A 'super blood blue moon' will be visible Jan. 31, with western North America, Asia, and the Middle East getting the best view. We'll tell you how to view it.