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.
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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.
Did President Donald Trump Amend an Executive Order to Recall 1,000 Retired Air Force Pilots?
24 October 2017 Despite rumors, the President did not recall a thousand retired Air Force pilots by amending Executive Order 13223.
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Did Kim Kardashian Wear Mirrored Sunglasses at a Poker Tournament?
23 April 2019 Turns out a lot of the best poker players in the world do the same.
Did Barack Obama Endorse the Grandson of a Terrorist for U.S. Congress?
23 April 2019 California U.S. congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar is the grandson of a Palestinian terrorist who died 16 years before he was born.
Were Piles of Rubbish Left in Hyde Park By Global-Warming Protesters?
23 April 2019 By most accounts, the protests held by "Extinction Rebellion" have been rather tidy affairs.
Did Reality TV Star Beth Chapman from ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Pass Away?
22 April 2019 The star, who has been battling cancer since 2017, was hospitalized in early April 2019.
Did Nancy Pelosi Remove a 150-Year-Old ‘In God We Trust’ Sign from the House Chamber Entrance?
22 April 2019 Curiously, the phrase "In God We Trust" wasn't even on paper currency in the United States 150 years ago.