Why Is the Flag Backwards on Uniforms? The United States military is full of time-honored traditions, codes, and customs that its members uphold. The etiquette around saluting, handling the flag, wearing the uniform, and addressing the higher-ranking officers in a chain of command is detailed and specific. Every service member must know those details to […]
What Are the Top 10 Military Medals?
Top 10 Highest-Ranking U.S. Military Medals Any medal bestowed upon a service member by the U.S. military is a great honor and an indication of their commitment to their country. However, not all military medals are created equal. There is a hierarchy, with the medals at the top representing the greatest of all honors that […]
Black Military History and Black Medal of Honor Recipients
Celebrating Black Military History: Medal of Honor Recipients Throughout our country’s history, countless African American heroes have lent their voices, minds, and gifts to tell the American story. The list continues to grow yearly, from activists and abolitionists to entrepreneurs and inventors and from authors and poets to musicians and athletes. However, there is at […]
World War II Custom Shadow Boxes
Sadly, we’ve come to a time in our history when most of what we have of the Greatest Generation are stories and memories rather than people. So many of them served our country during World War II and became heroes who deserve to be remembered. One of the best ways to do that is with […]
Cold War Shadow Boxes and What to Include in Them
Over the near half-century that the Cold War lasted, countless service members dedicated their lives to protecting America and its citizens from the looming threat of the Soviet Union. From the Truman Doctrine to the Kennedy Era and the Cuban Missile Crisis to the fall of the Berlin Wall, this long and tense period may […]
