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The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Red, white, and blue. These colors together symbolize the flag of the United States, but in the largest and longest running cyber exercise, they represent the teams of Cyber Shield 2025 working together to test the nation’s cyber defenses from May 30, 2025 to June 13, 2025. Among the 900 participants is a young couple from the Oklahoma Army National Guard, both working in the cyber field and this time, on separate teams.
Read moreIn April 1945, after more than three years as a guerrilla leader in the Philippines, Lt. Col. Edward Ernest McClish came home to Okmulgee, Oklahoma, where his family, who had refused to believe him dead, waited for him.
Read moreAs the nation celebrates Independence Day, Americans all across the country are reminded of the countless sacrifices made each day by military members and their families.
Read moreFrancis Craven isn’t one to run out and see blockbuster war films.
Read moreThe Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Library of Congress notes that marked an official announcement of the colonies' separation from Great Britain, but it would be awhile before celebrating American independence on July 4 became commonplace. According to the LOC, it was not until the conclusion of the War of 1812 that festivities celebrating American independence became the norm. Curiously, even though the War of 1812 officially concluded in 1815, Congress did not pass a law making Independence Day a federal holiday until 1870. Since then, Americans have celebrated July 4 in numerous ways. Backyard barbecues and community fireworks displays are popular ways to celebrate the holiday. Some even experience life-changing moments on July 4, when the country still holds naturalization ceremonies at which many individuals officially become U.S. citizens.
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Food is more than fuel to keep human bodies moving. Food can be an integral component of a health and wellness routine, particularly when nutritious foods are finding their way onto people's dinner tables.
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WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary June 14 with a birthday festival and parade in the nation’s capital, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was hard at work behind the scenes and on the logistical front lines. In a powerful intersection of history and engineering excellence, USACE’s contributions helped ensure parade success while also symbolizing its own 250th anniversary of building and defending the nation.
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