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Announcements and Updates / Famous Air Force Veterans / Famous Army Veterans / Famous Veterans

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Slim Pickens | Hollywood Cowboy, Rodeo Legend & U.S. Army Air Forces Veteran

Today we remember Slim Pickens (born Louis Burton Lindley Jr.), born June 29, 1919. Best known for his memorable performances in Dr. Strangelove, Blazing Saddles, 1941, and One-Eyed Jacks, Pickens became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable Western actors and rodeo performers. Before entertaining audiences around the world, Pickens answered the call to serve during World War II, enlisting in the… Read more
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Announcements and Updates / Army History / Military History / Naval History

21st Anniversary of Operation Red Wings: Remembering the 19 American Heroes Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Today, June 28, 2026, marks the 21st Anniversary of Operation Red Wings, one of the most courageous—and costly—missions of Operation Enduring Freedom. On June 28, 2005, four members of Naval Special Warfare were inserted into the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan to conduct a reconnaissance mission targeting a high-value Taliban leader. After being discovered by enemy forces, the team fought… Read more
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Announcements and Updates / Army History / Military History / Naval History / RED Friday

RED Friday | Remember Everyone Deployed | Honoring the Heroes of Operation Red Wings

Today is RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed)—a time to wear red in support of the brave men and women serving our nation around the world. This Sunday, June 28th, marks the 21st Anniversary of Operation Red Wings, one of the most courageous and heartbreaking chapters in the history of the Global War on Terror. On June 28, 2005, nineteen American… Read more
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Announcements and Updates / Famous Coast Guard Veterans / Famous Veterans

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Jack Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983) | Famous Veterans

Today we remember and honor World Heavyweight Champion boxer and Coast Guard officer Jack Dempsey, one of the most famous athletes of the 20th century and a proud military veteran. Known as the “Manassa Mauler,” Dempsey became one of boxing’s biggest stars, holding the World Heavyweight Championship from 1919 to 1926 and helping transform professional boxing into a major spectator… Read more
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Announcements and Updates / Coast Guard History / Military History

Happy 87th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary!

Today, June 23rd, we recognize and celebrate the 87th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, established by Congress on June 23, 1939. For 87 years, Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers have proudly served America’s waterways and coastal communities by promoting boating safety, supporting search and rescue missions, conducting public education programs, assisting with vessel examinations, supporting environmental protection efforts,… Read more