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The two holidays are very frequently confused. The post The Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, And How to Properly Celebrate appeared first on Rare .

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Jump into the cockpit with the pilot and go for a ride with this awesome video. The post Ever Wonder What it’s Like Flying Off an Aircraft Carrier? appeared first on Rare .

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Soldiers have waited years to reunite with their battle buddies. The post Questions Have Been Raised About Lives of Working Dogs After Military Service appeared first on Rare .

https://rare.us/rare-news/all-news/where-do-working-dogs-go-when-they-retire-a-new-report-raises-questions-about-their-lives-after-military-service/

When Kirk Douglas died in February 2020, it marked the end of an era. At age 103, he was one of the last living actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age. His best-known roles were as the star of Spar...

https://rare.us/rare-media/entertainment-and-culture/kirk-douglas-served-in-the-navy-in-1941/

It’s safe to say that PETA has been in the middle of some wild controversies throughout the years. The activist group is known for going to extreme measures believing in animals and their will ...

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Meet U.S. Army veteran Richard Neider. He comes from a long line of family members who have also served their country. His father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather are all veterans. But...

https://rare.us/rare-military/this-army-vet-is-walking-for-the-first-time-since-iraq-injury/

Most people just walk into a stadium. But, not the Navy! The post Navy Parachuters Made Badass Entrance To College Football Game appeared first on Rare .

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The Vietnam War had torn the four friends apart. The post Marines Reunited to Recreate 1966 Photo, and New Picture is Awesome appeared first on Rare .

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What do you do when two high school students are throwing punches left and right over a vape pen while others stare in awe? You tackle them to the ground, duh. Well, at least that’s what this M...

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Cold-weather training, Marine Corps style! The post Tanks Drifting Takes ‘The Fast and the Furious’ To Another Level appeared first on Rare .

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The Navy vet has a skill no one expected. The post This 92-Year-Old Navy WWII Vet Brought the House Down With Awesome First Pitch appeared first on Rare .

https://rare.us/sports/world-war-ii-veteran-shows-hes-no-slouch-on-the-baseball-diamond/

West Point was just the beginning of his quest for the "American Dream." The post This West Point Cadet Went Viral; His Story Will Move You Even More appeared first on Rare .

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They really capture America's majesty. The post Blake Shelton Said These Locations Are His Favorite In America appeared first on Rare .

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"If we can't at least take care of each other how can we expect others to help us?" The post The Story Behind This Picture of a Marine Holding Sleeping Son Will Make You Cry appeared first on ...

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''That's the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army." The post You Won’t Believe What Ann Margaret Did For a Vietnam Vet appeared first on Rare .

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Mitch Aguiar was not having it when a man in his presence started lying about his past military service. The post This Navy SEAL Shows No Mercy to ‘Stolen Valor Turd’ Pretending to Have Se...

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And they have to do it blindfolded. The post Could You Survive, Let Alone Pass, This Marine Corps Training Simulation? appeared first on Rare .

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He served his country for more than 43 years. The post Longest Active Marine Ended His Career With a Celebration Fitting an American Hero appeared first on Rare .

https://rare.us/rare-news/all-news/the-longest-active-marine-on-duty-just-ended-his-career-with-a-celebration-fit-for-an-american-hero/

This 9-11 anthem still gets us riled up. The post Toby Keith, Trace Adkins Proved Country Boys Can Fill Hearts with Patriotic Pride appeared first on Rare .

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The photo has now been shared over 30,000 times. The post Photo of Postman Standing in Downpour Went Viral; the Reason Will Make You Cry appeared first on Rare .

https://rare.us/rare-news/all-news/postman-standing-in-the-rain-has-gone-viral/

He wanted something better than another PowerPoint presentation. The post A Former Navy SEAL Reveals His Combat Checklist appeared first on Rare .

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Show your patriotism this Fourth of July by seeing just how much you know about one of the most iconic symbols of freedom. The post 7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Liberty Bell a...

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It looks like Alec Baldwin can’t get a break. Last year the family of a marine that was killed in Afghanistan reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit against the actor. The family accused Baldwin...

https://rare.us/rare-news/family-of-fallen-us-marine-files-lawsuit-against-alec-baldwin/

A new film tells the story of brave Vietnam War POW Jeremiah Denton. The post Documentary Tells Story of Vietnam War POW’s Secret Message to Escape Hanoi Alive appeared first on Rare .

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No, Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day are not the same thing. Let’s just start there for those of you who do not know. Intentions may be positive when someone thanks a veteran for their service ...

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Jon Stewart flew off the handle Monday while urging U.S. Senators to approve a health care bill for soldiers. Jon Stewart and Jack Posobiec seemed to almost come to blows while arguing in Washing...

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This left us breathless. The post The Garth Brooks Version of ‘America the Beautiful’ That Included a Twist No One Saw appeared first on Rare .

https://rare.us/rare-music/rare-country/garth-brooks-version-of-america-the-beautiful-included-a-twist-no-one-saw-coming/

One soldier is dead and nine others injured after they were struck by lightning at the Fort Gordon military base in Augusta, Georgia. The incident happened during a field training exercise Wednes...

https://rare.us/rare-military/lightning-strike-leaves-soldier-dead-9-injured-during-training-exercise/

A 21-yr-old Navy Academy Midshipman has fallen over a waterfall in Chile in a tragic accident. Luke Gabriel Bird fell to his death while hiking the Salto El Agua waterfall in Placilla. The Texas ...

https://rare.us/rare-military/navy-midshipman-luke-gabriel-bird-goes-over-chilean-waterfall-tragically-loses-life/

York's shining moment came during a battle at the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France. The post World War I Hero Alvin York Battlefield Heroics Need To Continue To Be Celebrated appeared first o...

https://rare.us/rare-military/alvin-york-is-one-of-historys-biggest-badass/