American Soldier Network

10/14/2026

Six U.S. presidents served in the Navy before becoming commander-in-chief.

From John F. Kennedy's service aboard the PT-109 to George H. W. Bush's 58 combat missions as a Navy pilot, these future presidents served in roles spanning aircraft carriers, submarines, and naval aviation.

Five served in the Navy during World War II, while Jimmy Carter entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1943 and went on to serve as a submarine officer after the war.

Swipe to learn about the six presidents' Navy service.

Happy 251st birthday, U.S. Navy!

10/13/2026

Community members are invited to gather on Saturday, Nov. 7, for a Veterans Day Breakfast in Clarksville honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces: https://clarksvillenow.com/local/veterans-day-breakfast-in-clarksville-coming-up-to-honor-those-who-served/

10/13/2026

Happy 251 Birthday U.S. Navy

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

🧠 The Brain & The Soul
You can’t heal one without the other.
You trained your body.
You survived the battlefield.
But the war didn’t end when the uniform came off.
Trauma lives in both the mind and the soul.
PTS. Anxiety. Numbness. Anger.
These aren’t just mental—they’re spiritual wounds.
Healing requires both:
✅ Therapy
✅ Brotherhood
✅ Spiritual grounding
✅ Purpose beyond the fight
You carried others through hell.
Now carry yourself home.
Never quit on yourself.
The mission changed—not the warrior.
You can do ALL things through

09/27/2026

❤️🤍💙🙏🏻🇺🇸

09/23/2026

ESPN analyst, former Duke assistant Chris Spatola dies at 47

The former Army guard who was on active duty in the 2000s in Operation Iraqi Freedom was also part of Duke’s staff under then-coach Mike Krzyzewski — they won a national title in 2010 while he was there. He was also Coach K’s son-in-law, having married Jamie Krzyzewski Spatola.

Rest in Peace

09/19/2026

TSA PreCheck and the Military: Who Gets It for Free and How to Apply. Read more in the comments.