It’s not the first Royal visit to the U.S. this year, but this one seems a bit more “official.”
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Watch: Soldier Tells Father He’s Gay As ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Is Repealed
It’s an initially nerve-wracking but ultimately moving YouTube video that deserves to go viral: a U.S. soldier captures himself calling his father to tell him he’s gay as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is officially repealed.
Heartbreaking Video: Dog Mourns at His Navy SEAL Owner’s Funeral
Have you cried at your desk yet today? Well, you’re about to.
Reading While Eating for August 23: In Progress
Tuesday’s links show how things can change: your money, a construction site, and even a dictator’s physical appearance.
Timberlake Too: Justin Accepts Marine Corps Ball Date Request
After prodding his Friends with Benefits co-star Mila Kunis to accept a Marine Corps ball invitation, Justin Timberlake is following suit – by suiting up for a ball of his own.
D-Day Through the Archives: TIME’s Earliest Coverage of the Normandy Invasion
Today marks the 67th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. NewsFeed takes a look at TIME’s June 12, 1944, issue for its earliest coverage of the massive military effort to liberate …
Claiming What’s Theirs: Navy Files Trademarks for ‘SEAL TEAM’ and ‘NAVY SEALS’
There’s still no official acknowledgment of SEAL Team 6. But at least the Navy isn’t letting everyone else profit off their success.
The SEAL Deal: Would You Pay $2000 For the Most Difficult Week of Your Life?
Sounds crazy, right? Well if you’ve got an extra $1900 lying around and are feeling adventurous (read: masochistic) you can spend a week at a Navy SEAL-inspired training camp in Chesapeake, Va.
Caught on Tape: Navy SEAL Helmet Cameras Recorded bin Laden Raid
Who needs photos when there’s video evidence?
After bin Laden Raid, False Navy SEAL Claims on the Rise
In the wake of the Osama bin Laden raid, fake Navy SEALs are coming out of the woodwork. (via ABC News)
Inside Seal Team Six: 9 Reasons Why Navy Seals Are Cooler Than You
Seal Team Six is so secretive, the U.S. Navy won’t even confirm its existence. But it’s no secret that the elite squadron was behind last week’s takedown of the world’s most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden.
Canine of the Year: Military Dog Reportedly Assisted in bin Laden Raid
Accompanying the Navy Seals who completed the bin Laden mission was a faithful four-legged fighter.