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Is Indianapolis’ Area Code a Tribute to the Survivors of a Naval Tragedy?

6 December 2018 - A local legend connects the 1945 sinking of the USS Indianapolis to telephone service.

Is the Navy Naming a Ship ‘USS Tig Ol Bitties’ After an Online Vote?

24 May 2018 - A article joked that an online naming contest resulted in the Navy naming a ship the "USS Tig Ol Bitties," but it was just satire.

Which Has Killed More People in 2018: School Shootings or Military Service?

22 May 2018 - The answer to this question depends upon the criteria used for inclusion.

Does this Photograph Show Military Spouses at the White House?

14 May 2018 - A tweet suggesting White House invitations for military spouses were not diverse was based on a few inaccurate assumptions, but was widely shared anyway.

Did the United States Navy Shoot Down An Iranian Passenger Jet in 1988, Killing 290 Civilians?

11 May 2018 - In 1988, the USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air flight 655, killing all 290 civilians aboard in one of the worst naval accidents in U.S. history.

Was a Marine Told He Can’t Fly U.S. and Marine Corps Flags at the Same Time?

6 April 2018 - A meme circulating on social media is based on a years-old dispute over a retirement community's rules about flags.

Did a California Teacher Call Military Members ‘the Lowest of Our Low’?

22 March 2018 - Gregory Salcido, who is also a City Council member in Pico Rivera, was caught on video making a series of controversial remarks about the armed services.

Is This Family Grieving a Soldier Killed in Action?

5 January 2018 - President Donald Trump shared the picture intending to criticize NFL players — but it was taken out of context.

Were U.S. Marine Corps Helicopters Spotted Over CIA Headquarters?

A radio host with a history of pushing misinformation claimed that the Marine Corps "sent a message" to the intelligence agency.

Did the United States Military Ban Green Card Holders From Enlisting?

26 October 2017 - A "hold" on enlistments by U.S. legal permanent residents will only apply to the Army Reserves and the National Guard.

Did John McCain Cause a Fire Aboard the USS Forrestal that Killed 134 People?

24 October 2017 - A fabricated story blames the fluke 1967 aircraft carrier fire on the negligence of then-Navy bomber pilot and future United States Senator John McCain.