The United States Army was founded on June 3, 1784, following the dissolution of the original Continental Army which was formed in 1775 and played a major role in the independence of the United States in the Revolutionary War. In the more than 240 years since then, a lot of history has been written, which […]
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan spoke at a proclamation for what was called “The Year of the Flag,” when he shared what he believed were symbolic meanings for each color of the Stars and Stripes. “The colors of our flag symbolize the qualities of the human spirit that we Americans cherish,” Reagan said. “Red for […]
Many people try to find motivation every day. Whether it’s pursuing a fitness goal, building a platform or business, or even performing the tasks of their career, they’re trying to find that mental spark to get them going. The most successful people will confirm that it is not motivation that is needed, but rather discipline. […]
With November recognized as National Military Fitness and Wellness Month, the Fit to Serve column here at M&F has spotlighted the remarkable stories of those defending freedom. November also marks four years since the official launch of Fit to Serve, making this a good time to look back at how impactful the column has been. […]
In August 2025, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to establish what they call the Pete and Bobby Challenge. The challenge called for Americans to perform 50 pullups and 100 pushups in any order in 10 minutes or less. Hegseth said the goal was […]