On July 2, 1863, the lines of the Battle of Gettysburg, now in its second day, were drawn in two sweeping parallel arcs. The Confederate and Union armies faced each other a mile apart. The Union forces extending along Cemetery…

By Navy Lt. Zachary Anderson, Commander, Submarine Group 9 The Olympic Peninsula is home to one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, known for its extreme elevation changes — the landscape spans a portion of the Washington coastline…

Rescue highlights importance of proper fishing line disposal FLAGSTAFF– Expertly rigged a hundred feet high into a towering ponderosa pine, Kyle McCarty, a biologist with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, climbed just below a large nest with a national…

New Exhibition Marks America’s 250th, Featuring More Than 120 Treasures, Including Thomas Jefferson’s Original Draft Declaration of Independence A new exhibition, “The Declaration’s Promise: A Revolutionary Idea,” opens July 3 at the Library of Congress, exploring the principles of the…

By David Vergun Army Pvt. Elden Harvey Johnson fought in the 1944 Italian Campaign of World War II as an infantryman and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism. Johnson was born in Bivalve, New Jersey,…

Location of Origin: 9 miles southwest of Heber, AZ Start Date: June 20, 2026 Size: 134 acres Percent Contained: 81% Cause: Lightning, Natural Fuels: Medium logging slash Resources Assigned: 7 engines, 2 type 3 helicopters, 2 type 1 helicopters, 2…

By David Vergun The bedrock of the warrior ethos is that Americans never leave behind a fallen comrade, said Anthony Tata, undersecretary of war for personnel and readiness. Tata spoke today in Arlington, Virginia, to members of families who lost…

By Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Theoplis Stewart II, Naval District Washington As tall ships from around the world arrived in Baltimore Harbor yesterday for Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore, the event offered more than a display of maritime…