inothernews:

People walk through a portion of the Boston Common covered with American flags, in Boston, May 23.  The United States will mark Memorial Day on Monday; the holiday commemorates soldiers, sailors and others who died in the nation’s military service.  (Photo: Steven Senne / AP via MSNBC)

nprfreshair:

nprfunfacts:

The prime minister of England and the German chancellor both lost a son, as well.

I’m not sure if this should be classified as fun…but it certainly is astounding.

positivelypersistentteach:

mothernaturenetwork:

Solar-powered tents are just one way the U.S. military is going green.
6 green things the U.S. military is doing

Awesome.