After a family tradition of military service, Michael Shackelford knew joining the military was the only path for him.
United States military personnel serve both domestically and abroad. Active-duty personnel are following in the footsteps of retired veterans and protecting the freedoms of their fellow Americans while also playing a vital role in protecting millions of non-Americans across the globe.
Dec. 7, 2022, will mark the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This was a pivotal day in world history, ultimately leading the United States to enter the Second World War.
The United States Coast Guard is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected federal agencies. It was established in 1790 and continues to serve a dual role both domestically and internationally.
At 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, five hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. All 53 passengers and six crew members perished in the crash, and an additional 125 military and civilian personnel on the ground were killed in the fire caused by the crash.