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.
← January 2026
Edition · Issue 2026-01-27
January 27, 2026
10 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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TRANSITION
Interview with confidence: Tips for VA job seekers
Preparing for an interview is an important step in the job application process. It’s a chance for you to showcase who you are beyond your resume and to go into detail about how you will manage...
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LEGACY
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S.
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HEALTH
Simple ways Veterans can protect against suicide risk right now
Suicide prevention doesn’t require big changes. These simple steps can help. It may feel like protecting yourself against suicide risk requires significant life changes.
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HEALTH
A hacker posted a Marine vet’s health info online and bragged about it
A Tennessee man is facing prison time for hacking into a Department of Veterans Affairs health platform, accessing a Marine Corps veteran’s personal health information, and posting it on an...
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SERVICE
Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Attempts to defraud service members, veterans and their families are so rampant that advocates are pushing for an entirely new approach to cracking down on predators and root causes, according to a...
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SERVICE
Inmate’s sentence extended after attempted escape from Fort Leavenworth military prison
Last year, a picture shared on social media showed a man entangled in concertina wire on the top of a fence after attempting to break out of a military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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HEALTH
Glaucoma awareness month: protecting Veterans’ vision
Promoting eye health through early detection and action Glaucoma Awareness Month, observed every January, aims to raise awareness about a condition that can cause irreversible blindness and affects...
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TRANSITION
The Honor Foundation launches Vector Accelerator—a free program for all Veterans
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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SERVICE
Marines flew to Norway on the New England Patriots’ jet
A week before the New England Patriots clinched the AFC Championship and a spot in this year’s Super Bowl, Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division were flying...
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ADVOCACY
Critical policy goals lay the roadmap for advocacy
For over a century, DAV’s critical policy goals have served as a strategic road map, guiding our members to create positive change and achieve long-term success for veterans and their families.
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