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Why Mark Twain had an incredibly brief stint as a Confederate soldier
In the summer of 1861, the former riverboat pilot went to war.
What dog tags can teach us about veteran care coordination in the wake of COVID-19
The authors of this commentary say a modern equivalent to the dog tag, which carries vital information for service members on the battlefield, is needed for health records for veterans seeking care outside the VA health system.
By Sherman Gillums Jr. and Eugene Luskin
Big Navy: Crozier’s name wasn’t removed from skippers plaque to piss off Roosevelt crew
Crozier was fired this spring after a letter asking for more help for his COVID-stricken crew was leaked to the media.
Don’t call it ‘Coastal Riverine Forces’ anymore
The Navy is changing the name of its riverine warfare arm to reflect a changing world.
The Washington Code Talkers: Navajo president proposes new name for DC football team
President of the Navajo Nation Jonathan Nez has a suggestion for the new team name of D.C.'s football team.
By Philip Athey
Now’s your chance to submit a name for the Air Force Academy’s new Falcon mascot
The Air Force Academy has started a vote to determine the name of its newest falcon.
By Jon Simkins
Congress could force name change at military bases honoring Confederate generals
House and Senate lawmakers have already taken steps to require new names for installations like Fort Hood and Fort Bragg.
Trump opposes changing bases named for Confederate generals
The president said the controversial names are an important part of American military history and heritage.
The real reason the Marine Corps is disallowing Shields of Strength’s Bible verse dog tags
The author of this commentary says no one is stopping Shields of Strength from making dog tags with Bible verses, but the dog tags can't be officially licensed by the Marine Corps or have the USMC's trademarked emblem on them if they promote religion.
By Chris Rodda
Virginia National Guardsman pleads guilty in theft of dog tags of WWII airmen from National Archives
A Virginia National Guard sergeant accused of stealing World War II-era dog tags from the National Archives and Records Administration in Maryland has pleaded guilty to a theft charge.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press