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Army-Navy football game is coming to 5 East Coast cities beginning in 2023

Dubbed “America’s Game,” the friendly but intense football rivalry features future military officers battling for gridiron supremacy in a tradition that started in 1890.

8 weeks ago

As Marine gears up for Olympic match, the Corps is disbanding its standing wrestling team

Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz Jr. will be the last man standing for the current All-Marine Wrestling team.

13 months ago

Military Culture

Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot

Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.

Bobby Brown, 96, a life of Yankees, military, medicine, dies

Five-time champion with the New York Yankees. Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Prominent cardiologist. American League president.

17 months ago

This undated photo provided by United States Coast Guard shows Emlen Tunnell, the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell

Before he became the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Emlen Tunnell served in the Coast Guard during and after World War II, where he was credited with saving the lives of two shipmates in separate incidents.

18 months ago

Chiefs quarterback Mahomes builds tiny homes for veterans

Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes helps build tiny home for veterans.

3 years ago

Military Bowl’s gift to wounded troops and families: an Eastern Shore getaway

Bowl game played in Annapolis funds a retreat for veterans as well as other charitable causes.

3 years ago

Army-Navy game

West Point and Annapolis officials probe possible ‘white power’ hand signs at Army-Navy game

The Army and Navy academies are looking into hand signs flashed by students that can be associated with “white power” and were televised during the Army-Navy football game on Saturday, school officials said.

3 years ago

Navy crushes Army to snap three-game skid against rival

Army was no match for a Midshipmen team that entered the game ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25.

3 years ago

Countdown to Army-Navy 2019: Black Knights want 4th straight over red-hot Mids

The service academies will meet for the 120th time on Saturday.

3 years ago

Navy's Reynolds sets two NCAA records

Military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has opened the door for athletes at the nation’s military academies to play professional sports after they graduate, and delay their active-duty service.

3 years ago

This airman is the fastest long distance runner in the Air Force

Running has been a part of Airman 1st Class Daniel Kirwa’s daily routine since he was a child.

3 years ago

Coast Guard Capt. Daryl Schaffer, center, celebrates with Team Navy after being awarded the Heart of the Team award on June 30 during the closing ceremony of the 2019 DoD Warrior Games in Tampa, Fla.

The 2019 Warrior Games drew record number of athletes and crowds

The 10-day long event came to a close June 30 and featured the most athletes, sports and biggest public turnout.

3 years ago

Air Force Academy to host outdoor NHL game in 2020

Falcon Stadium will become the second service academy stadium to host an outdoor NHL game.

4 years ago

Army stifles Navy’s offense to win 3rd straight in historic rivalry

The Black Knights beat Navy to retain the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

4 years ago

The Army-Navy rivalry — why it’s one-of-a-kind

In an age of specialized athletes gunning for professional contracts, the Army-Navy game standout out among college rivalries.

4 years ago

Countdown to Army-Navy 2018: Black Knights look for 3rd straight over slumping Mids

The Mids will be out for revenge Dec. 8 after two straight losses to their rivals from West Point.

4 years ago

Navy uniform puts Bill the Goat center stage, honors history for battle with rival Army

Unlike Army’s modern-looking ensemble, Under Armor went for a clean, classic look — and they nailed it.

4 years ago

Army Football unveils uniform for clash against Navy, and it’s outstanding

The sleek uniform pays homage to World War I soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division.

4 years ago

Fagan rushes for 260, Air Force beats Colorado State 27-19

Cole Fagan rushed for 260 yards, the third-most in Air Force history, and linebacker Kyle Floyd thwarted a late drive with an interception to help the Falcons hold off Colorado State 27-19 Thursday.

4 years ago

Air Force loses to Wyoming on late touchdown in the snow

Tyler Vander Waal came off the bench and tossed two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score on a 22-yard strike with 1:09 left in the game, to lead Wyoming to a 35-27 victory over Air Force on a cold, snowy Saturday afternoon in Laramie.

4 years ago

Air Force falcon mascot injured during West Point prank expected to make full recovery

An Air Force falcon named Aurora is expected to make a full recovery from injuries she suffered at West Point during a prank before the annual football game between the service academies.

4 years ago

Kadin Remsberg leads Air Force to win, then gets engaged

Kadin Remsberg had a big hand in an Air Force win. Right after, he dropped to a knee and asked for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage.

4 years ago

Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot improving after injury at West Point

An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank Saturday before the annual rivalry football game between the service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.

4 years ago

Prognosis unclear for Air Force falcon mascot hurt in West Point prank

An Air Force Academy falcon mascot that was injured during a prank before the annual rivalry football game against Army is recovering back in Colorado, but her long-term prognosis is unclear.

4 years ago

NFL honoring military service with November campaign

The NFL began its "Salute to Service " campaign to honor the nation’s military, veterans and their families by pledging to donate up $5 to its nonprofit partners for every use of the hashtag Salute To Service through Nov. 19.

4 years ago

Army holds off Air Force, 17-14, for its 11th straight win at home

Army is in rarefied air and coach Jeff Monken is impressed.

4 years ago

Air Force mascot injured in West Point prank

One of the Air Force Academy’s falcon mascots was injured during a prank prior to the annual rivalry football game against Army, according to an official at the Air Force Academy.

4 years ago