Marine Vet Phil Klay’s New Book is Essential Reading for Every American
An interview with the National Book Award Winner on citizenship in a time of invisible war.
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This Former Navy SEAL Creates Ultimate Adventures for Kids of Fallen Heroes
The mission of Active Valor is to support Gold Star Families, those who’ve lost a military family member in the line of duty.
Why You Never Feed the Wildlife on Deployment
A cautionary tale about cats, COVID, and the finer details of deployment life. Original nonfiction by US Marine Ben Kent.
Everything AMBULANCE Got Wrong According to Real Paramedics
Three firefighter/paramedics weigh in on the new blow-up-everything movie from Michael Bay.
Meet Justin Haley, Current Fireman and Former World Series Champ
From bringing the heat to fighting the heat. Former MLB pitcher Justin Haley becomes a full-fledged firefighter.
Remembering That Time an A-10 Pilot Lived Up to Her Callsign
Here’s a story we never get tired of telling. It involves an A-10, a push into Baghdad, and a pilot with the callsign “Killer Chick.”
Eight Presidents Who Were Total Badasses During Their Military Careers
Before they were the Commander-in-Chief, these men served valiantly in the air, the land, and the sea.
The Five Aircraft in the Super Bowl Flyover, if They Were Real People
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force, let’s have some fun before the big game.
A Tribute to the Emergency Medical Workers Serving America
Emergency medical workers nationwide are exposed to death and trauma every single day. And yet they keep going.
Meet the Four National Guardsmen Competing in the 2022 Olympic Games
Can you think of any American better qualified to totally crush a skiing-and-shooting competition than a National Guardsman from Vermont?
The USO Celebrates 81 Years of Serving the Nation’s Armed Forces
Founded in 1941, the USO is best known for its live performances for deployed troops featuring famous celebrities and comedians.
US Navy Scrambles to Recover Crashed F-35 Before China Does
Hustle up, team. We’ve got a plane to fish out the water.
Watch this LAPD Sergeant Revive an Unconscious 3-Year-Old Girl
A little girl owes her life to the quick actions of an on-patrol LAPD sergeant. Hero at work right here.
The Funniest GovX Reviews of 2021
Dark and offensive humor is your territory, and we’re here for it. Especially when it appears in five-star reviews on GovX product pages.
TEAM RUBICON Greyshirts Are on the Ground in Kentucky Right Now
In the aftermath of a massive storm that passed through Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi, “Greyshirt” volunteers with TEAM RUBICON immediately responded.
Ten Little-Known Facts About the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Did you know the Americans captured a Japanese POW that day? On the 80th anniversary of the attack, here’s ten facts you may not know about.
Behold, The New GovX TV Spots Starring the Indomitable Stipe Miocic
Stipe is our kind of guy—an American we’re especially proud to have in our corner.
At the Adaptive Training Foundation, Injuries Are Temporary Obstacles
The Adaptive Training Foundation was born to help adaptive athletes become the best, strongest, most powerful versions of themselves, no matter their injury, no matter their obstacles.
20 Years After 9/11, A Renewed Appreciation for Americans Like You
A personal reflection by a 9-year member of the GovX staff.
Surviving the Disaster After the Disaster
When it comes to hurricanes and floods, it’s not always the storm that causes the most deaths but dangers that come after. Luckily, many can be avoided.