Latest "Fourth of July" stories

National Guard Master Sgt. George Roachs holds up a pamphlet of the U.S. Constitution on Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington. (

A veteran’s perspective of patriotism on this Independence Day

Many have given their lives to defend the ideals set forth in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, says the author of this commentary.

By Will Atkins

2 years ago

25 thoughts I had while watching ‘Independence Day’ for the first time

‘Independence Day’ premiered 25 years ago.

By Sarah Sicard

2 years ago

Social media poking fun at President Trump’s July 4 history lesson

The blunder prompted #RevolutionaryWarAirportStories and #TrumpSpeechFail to trend on Twitter as users pointed out the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight was in 1903.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

See the military platforms at the July 4th parade

Check out the Independence Day parade in Washington, D.C.

4 years ago

Presidents on July 4: Some chill, some get in your face

Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public and get away from it all, and for others to insert themselves front and center.

4 years ago

Your re-enlistment bonus clock is ticking: Air Force dropping eight medical jobs from eligibility July 3

The unofficial Facebook page Air Force amn/nco/snco first noticed the short deadline and called out the Air Force for doing it right before the July 4th holiday.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago