All posts tagged "Military"

Several posts have circulated for years that instruct citizens to send holiday cards to “A Recovering American Soldier” at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, while other messages have mentioned a similar program from the Red Cross. Today we’ll look at the fact and fiction behind these claims.

Images show President Obama saluting marines as he speaks on a cell phone or holds a cup of coffee. Are the images real?

Nearly a decade ago, Iraqi militants attempted to pass off a picture of a detailed action figure as a real prisoner. Today we revisit this laughable hoax.

A report claims that the Obama Administration has recently handed out pamphlets entitled, “What To Do When The Veteran In Your Classroom Attempts A Mass Shooting.” Is this story true or false?

A report claims that Navy SEALs were ordered to remove patches displaying the “don’t tread on me” First Navy Jack from their uniforms. Is this true or false?

An internet rumor states that budget cuts have taken away breakfast for service members in Afghanistan. Is this true or false?

An image being circulated shows a soldier holding a sign seeking Facebook likes in support of the troops. Is this image real or fake?

Social media posts memorialize the Navy seal allegedly responsible for killing Osama bin Laden. Did this soldier recently die in battle?