An Army veteran and professor of rhetoric explores poetry written by veterans about a divisive holiday born of the Civil War.

In past wars, taxes were increased to cover some of the extra spending. That's not the case for the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the costs are adding up fast.

The inability to reconcile wartime actions with a personal moral code can create lasting psychological consequences for veterans.

Every year, thousands of active military and veterans enroll as undergrads, but only half leave with a degree. What cheap and effective strategies could help our military complete college?

Devices created for service members and veterans also help civilian children, elderly people and young adults maximize their mobility.

Large numbers of veterans hold misconceptions about IT work that discourage them from pursuing careers in the field.

Some veterans' charities make the most of their donors' dollars, while others squander that money. Vetting these groups will help ensure your money is well-spent.

The US government has long shown a hiring preference for veterans. But because of the demographics of the US military, this has limited the federal workforce's diversity.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy consistently ranks as one of America's most popular leaders. A presidential historian argues that didn't just happen – it was the result of an effort to create an image.

Reagan, Clinton, Obama and Trump would all pull from the Kennedy playbook, from mastering the media to exuding masculine vitality.

Surveys show Trump's election is damaging America's reputation abroad, which research suggests could deal a sharp blow to US trade.

Energy from the sun's rays can cause skin damage and cancers. Sunscreens can absorb or reflect the dangerous UV light. Here's how it works.

Adults are dumbfounded – and according to an expert on fads, that's probably the point.