by Christian Southards | Jul 3, 2023
Independence Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, voicing the 13 American Colonies’ desire to secede from British rule during the American Revolutionary War. Prelude to July 4, 1776 Most American colonists celebrated their...
by Rikki Almanza | May 22, 2023
Several amusement parks in California are offering free admission or discounted tickets to military members and veterans this Memorial Day weekend. If you’re a fan of amusement parks or planning a trip to California, you’ll be thrilled to learn...
by Christian Southards | Feb 10, 2023
Part of the Solomon Islands Campaign, the Battle of Guadalcanal was a major turning point in the war against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater of World War II. It ended Japan’s outward expansion and allowed the Allies to gain a foothold in the Pacific, eventually...
by Christian Southards | Dec 20, 2022
The newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Space Force celebrates its birthday every Dec. 20. The Founding of the U.S. Space Force On Dec. 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed the 2020 Defense Authorization Bill, establishing the U.S. Space Force as the first...
by Christian Southards | Dec 15, 2022
On Dec. 15, 2011, the United States declared an official end to the War in Iraq. Lasting nearly nine years, the conflict led to the deaths of 3,519 Americans and another 32,222 wounded — many by improvised explosives that left them permanently disabled. Prelude to...
