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A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survived

When then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.

By Irene Loewenson

7 months ago

Toby Keith, country music star and USO staple, dies at 62

He went on 11 USO tours to visit and play for troops serving overseas.

10 months ago

Sergeant’s car crash heroics earn him Soldier of the Year nod

Sgt. Michael Wolkeba, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, offered life-saving medical support to accident victims last summer.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

14 months ago

Dolly Parton talks to service members, discusses rock and roll album

Dolly Parton shared her latest aspirations with service members and their families.

By Sarah Sicard

24 months ago

Jill Biden thanks military spouses in Colorado for service

The first lady spoke at Fort Carson near Colorado Springs at an event hosted by the United Service Organization Spouse Connection ahead of Military Spouse Appreciation Day on Friday.

4 years ago

USO brings drinks, snacks and a ‘warm welcome’ to Guard troops at the Capitol

The USO is stepping in to provide some of those "nice-to-haves" for National Guard troops at the Capitol.

By Karen Jowers

4 years ago