The weird engineering that links old ships of the line and the SR-71 Blackbird
One is the fastest jet ever produced, capable of outrunning anti-air missiles while capturing reconnaissance in some of the most hostile airspace on Earth.
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Edition · Issue 2026-01-23
January 23, 2026
8 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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HEALTH
Meet a VA Oncologist: Dr. Ruchika Gutt
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Oncology Program (NOP) is one of the nation’s largest integrated providers of oncology services, diagnosing and treating more than 56,000 Veterans each...
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Pentagon ‘temporarily’ removes loot box vending machine from food court
The Department of Defense has removed a loot box vending machine from the Pentagon after just a month of operations. A department spokesperson told Task & Purpose on Friday that the Lucky Box Vending.
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LEGACY
How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 had drama aplenty to go around, but one of the standouts did not involve a battleship, but a humble repair ship moored nearby. Capt.
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Take control of your health
In the new year It’s easy to leave the doctor’s office and immediately feel a sense of regret. Have you ever left an appointment, only to later realize you forgot to mention a certain health...
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Navy, Marines ban kratom, an herbal pain treatment linked to abuse
Sailors and Marines are now banned from using products containing kratom, a plant derivative widely sold alongside vape and CBD products.
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Army Veteran advocates for VA services after difficult battle with PTSD
‘I’m starting to feel human again’ Kyle Blake was washing dishes at his Prescott, Ariz., home one quiet morning in October 2024 when sharp yelping shattered the calm.
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SERVICE
Soldier says Army dining facility often closed: ‘Uber Eats, every day’
A quality-of-life issue often cited by rank-and-file soldiers in the barracks is not being able to use on-base dining facilities, which they technically cover the cost of by having a portion of their.
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Winter storm, deep freeze put Veterans at risk: VA urges early planning
A powerful winter storm and a blast of Arctic air are expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and life‑threatening cold to large parts of the United States this weekend, and VA officials are...
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