Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on
Today marks the 75th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey," featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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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
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
Medal of Honor comic series highlights actions of Audie Murphy and Sal Giunta
Both downloadable issues are available to read online.
By J.D. Simkins
1943 Superman comic pits the Man of Steel against the military’s arch nemesis: Jody
Fred Fore is a hopelessly idiotic and overly aggressive dolt in pursuit of Seaman Joe’s gal back home.
By J.D. Simkins
DC Comics’ Frank Miller reinvents Clark Kent as Man of SEAL
Superman’s alter ego, who usually trips over his own feet and stutters in front of Lois Lane, is headed to BUD/S training - and this time he’s a lady’s man. That’s right; Seal Beach is about to have a new recruit on Coronado Island. And he’s an E-1, no less.
By Kristine Froeba
Graphic novel spotlights actions of Medal of Honor recipient who, even in a body bag, refused to die
Benavidez was not one to be deterred by gun shot, shrapnel, or stab wounds.
By J.D. Simkins
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.
Meet this year’s honorary Sergeant Major of the Army
The CEO of the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area USO is this year's honorary sergeant major of the Army.
50 years later, Marine gunny to be awarded the Medal of Honor for Hue City heroics
Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley will be awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Oct. 17.
By Shawn Snow