Memorable quote: “You’re not only in the Army, you’re women, and you’re Negros. And because you’re Negros and women you don’t have the luxury to be as good as the white soldiers, you have the burden ...

Mary McCormack pays tribute to those who defended our nation in the Global War on Terror. Mary McCormack pays tribute to our service men and women who have shown ...

Watch the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert, Sunday, May 25, 8/7C. Watch the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS, hosted by Gary Sinise and Esai Morales. With all-star performances and tributes from ...

Bob Arvin's story is relevant now as President Donald Trump aims to redefine the mission of America's fighting force. Some of Arvin’s classmates are expected to attend the event. Bob Arvin — one of ...

Memorial Day, one of the United States' first federal holidays in several months, is almost here. For many, it marks the unofficial start of summer as pools and outdoor activities open up, even though ...

For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War ...

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner with the holiday falling on May 26. The origins of Memorial Day go back to the end of the Civil War in 1865 The National Moment of Remembrance Act of ...

Memorial Day commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. The holiday is often considered the unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day is a federal holiday. For many, Memorial Day means a ...

This is a key year for military anniversaries: It’s the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps; the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II; the 75th anniversary of the ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It's a permanent federal holiday that commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is often considered the unofficial ...