By the time Tom Skerritt stepped onto the set of Top Gun to play Navy Cmdr. Mike "Viper" Metcalf, he already had four years of military service behind him. The actor knew what it meant to wear a uniform, even if his own Air Force career looked quite different from the fighter pilot he portrayed on screen.
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Legacy
Smith & Wesson was already a classic titan of American industry, and has been since 1852. In 2026 alone, it generated $523.8 million in revenues. But it’s about to get a whole lot bigger: On Oct.
Legacy
Navy Lt. Edouard Victor Izac served on surface vessels in World War I and, on May 30, 1918, while serving aboard the troop carrier USS President Lincoln.
Service
A 33-year-old German citizen was arrested over the weekend after a fire tore through one of the last architectural relics of Nazism.
Service
Four robotic vehicles were sent hunting for enemy targets during a military demonstration at Fort Knox, Kentucky, recently, but only one initially moved.
Health
A Veteran’s path from injury to healing, community and recognition Clyde Christian spends much of his time connecting with fellow Veterans and moving forward with his life in Minnesota.
Transition
In the latest episode of “At the Table,” VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., talks with Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar about the opportunities available to Veterans at DHS.
Community
DAV Patriot Boot Camp inspired Army spouse Katherine Pratt to “double down” on her mission to reach more veterans with financial literacy and wellness resources.
Legacy
US Air Force Scott Davidson has always liked a challenge. This year, the 46-year-old ultramarathoner ran 100 continuous miles through his home state of Nevada, racing over roads and trails...
Service
When fighter jets are scrambled to intercept enemy or unidentified planes, they have a range of options, from immediate lethal fires to trying to contact the rogue plane via radio, depending on the...
Service
A unit is fighting on an island in the Pacific. It’s short on ammunition and food, and enemy fire makes bringing in supplies by plane, helicopter, or ship impossible.
Health
As the evenings turn cooler, turning on the oven feels less like a chore and more like part of the season. A warm kitchen and the “healthy eating” aroma of roasting vegetables are sure signs that...
Service
The Pentagon has directed the Air Force to stand up a new Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron. It would be one of only a few Air National Guard units made up of special operations personnel.
