Twelve veterans kept the American flag moving as they ran 3,000 miles across the country and completed Team Red, White and Blue’s Old Glory Ultra Relay in 16 days, a challenge aimed at inspiring the nation’s veterans to prioritize their physical health.

Two NFL Draft picks — Ashton Jeanty for the Las Vegas Raiders and Jalen Milroe for the Seattle Seahawks — and their fathers, connected back to their military roots during a visit to the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, Wis.

The USO planned a four-day itinerary for the NFL players which included traveling to the different bases and getting a glimpse into what service members do on a daily basis while also learning about their different responsibilities in the Middle East. At one point, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with the players on a virtual call.

About 200 veterans and active-duty service members wearing silkies banded together for a night of humor and bonding during a hike in Washington with the Irreverent Warriors.

John McClelland Elliott, a historian and Marine aviation veteran who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, died on March 22. He was 101.

Team USA bobsled pilot and Marine Capt. Riley Tejcek’s new children’s book, “If You Can Dream It, Be It” encourages children across the globe to reach for the stars because opportunities are limitless.

The film is not only based on the experience of co-director and Silver Star recipient Ray Mendoza — the filmmakers interviewed Mendoza’s platoon mates, examined their old photos and cross-referenced the accounts to piece together what took place at an operation in the Iraqi city of Ramadi in 2006.

A certified therapy dog from USO Fort Eustis in Newport News, Va., that can be counted on to provide emotional support to service members and their families was named the USO’s Canine Volunteer of the Year.

Miss USA titleholder and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Alma Cooper spoke to more than 4,000 students about opportunities in the Army and different pathways to pursue degrees in higher education at high schools in in California with the Riverside Recruiting Company.

A conversation between Army veteran Belle Crause and country music artist Coffey Anderson inspired the making of “You Can’t Spell Hero Without Her,” a song dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women serving in the military.