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There are roughly 2.6 million men and women serving in America’s military. We bring you some of the most inspiring and heartwarming stories—and hilarious jokes!—from these brave soldiers defending the nation.


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Iraqi Militants Becoming Citizens

Major General Doug Stone is trying to turn jailed Iraqi militants into citizens. Call him a do-gooder, but guess what? It's working.

Best of America: The Flag Ladies of Freeport, Maine

These patriotic women make supporting our troops a weekly mission.

Giving Girls Wings

Devastated by the loss of her son on 9/11, Sally Goodrich found new life helping the children of Afghanistan.

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  • 2Battlefield Advances
    Remarkable innovations in treating injured soldiers, like Staff Sgt. Jacque Keeslar, will ultimately benefit us all.
  • 3Brokaw Goes Boom
    The veteran newsman looks back at the explosive boomer decade.
  • 4The Mental Anguish of War
    Sometimes the battle takes a greater toll on the mind than the body.
  • 5The Firefight
    How one night in Iraq changed three soldiers' lives.
  • 6Cuba Without Castro
    What it could mean for America.
  • 7Breaking the Silence
    One woman is risking her life to speak the truth about radical Islam.
  • 8Semper Fido Editor's Pick
    One scruffy puppy in Baghdad. One hardened Marine who couldn't leave him behind.
  • 9Beyond the Battlefield
    During hazardous duty, a U.S. Marine and his Iraqi interpreter forge an unbreakable bond.

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