Veteran Culture

Matt Axelson held himself to the highest standard possible, which made those around hold themselves to it as well. That is his legacy.

Axe was an observer. He would hang back and take his time to observe before getting involved. He would take it all in, then turn and execute.

Among the two dozen young men at the training course, a few stood out immediately. It’s always that way; Your gut is your only compass.

Daniel Crowley, 98, has finally been honored for his actions in the Pacific. His story is one of grittiest WWII tales we’ve ever heard.

Mike Bearden was a true hero; a devilishly good sniper, a dedicated Navy SEAL and a damn good friend. His loss was felt by all who knew him.

The lawyer for Duke Webb, the Special Forces Sergeant who shot and killed three and wounded three others at an Illinois bowling alley on Saturday, is citing PTSD as cause for the attack.

The annual competition highlights the exceptional physical skills and mental toughness of wounded, ill, and injured active-duty and veteran servicemembers.

The fate of Confederate monuments is far from sealed, but the political cage-match has overshadowed the point and obscured the discussion.

Duke Webb, 37,  a Special Forces Sergeant, opened fire at an Illinois bowling alley killing three men and injuring several others.

General Jim Mattis has been on our minds a lot lately, in large part due to his lead-from-the-front leadership style. This tale says it all.

Despite 84 people receiving the Purple Heart just in my infantry company of about 120, we managed to muster Christmas cheer that day in Iraq.

During the Battle of the Bulge, a German family brokered a truce between American and German troops who had become lost in the forest.