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How the Continental Army became the lords of Spanktown

Spanktown, name thusly after an early settler publicly took his spouse across his knee and chastised her, was to play an important role in the Forage Wars.

By Claire Barrett

22 hours ago

Iowa National Guard IDs soldiers killed in ambush in Syria

Both soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.

By J.D. Simkins

2 weeks ago

Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports

The U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.

3 weeks ago

Thanksgiving feasts deployed to troops around the world

Service members on ships in the Caribbean as well as National Guard members deployed to cities within the U.S. will get their turkey, too.

By Karen Jowers

6 weeks ago

Hundreds of troops deployed to Portland, Chicago are being sent home

Those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission.

6 weeks ago

Can Ken Burns revitalize American patriotism?

The 12-hour docuseries highlights nearly 150 characters and 36 battle sequences that range from the well-known, like Bunker Hill, to the more obscure.

By Claire Barrett

7 weeks ago