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.
← February 2026
Edition · Issue 2026-02-02
February 2, 2026
13 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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LEGACY
How a Marine NCO was crowned king of a voodoo island in Haiti
Anyone who follows “Terminal Lance” on Instagram can tell you that Marines should never be left unsupervised. The trouble they can get into runs the gamut from playing dangerous (but...
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HEALTH
Live Whole Health #303: Growing with intention
As a Health Coach, I know what is most important to clients by simply looking at their calendars. Appointments, kids’ activities, church functions—these all tell me what really matters in their lives.
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SERVICE
Iraq veteran, long-time GOP appointee named VA chief of staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs will have a new chief of staff beginning mid-February following the departure of Chris Syrek, who has served in the position since January 2025.
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Marine drill instructor sentenced over boot camp hazing death arrested after early release
A former Marine drill instructor who was sentenced to prison following the hazing death of a recruit at boot camp was released early and recently arrested for a separate crime.
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Frenchman hospitalized after inserting WWI munition up his rear
The anonymous Englishman who managed to lodge a 2-inch-wide World War II anti-tank shell inside his rectum back in 2021 has been unseated.
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Russia’s only aircraft carrier was a floating hell for the crew
Russia’s only aircraft carrier is the 55,000-ton behemoth Admiral Kuznetsov (full name “Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov”), and is—on paper—the Russian Navy’s...
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LEGACY
Black in the Military: A Proud and Complex History
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HEALTH
Rolling for recovery: Dungeons & Dragons to support Veteran wellness
Orlando VA program uses tabletop gaming to build connection Veterans across the VA Healthcare System are finding connection, creativity and emotional wellness through the role-playing game Dungeons &.
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LEGACY
This Medal of Honor recipient came up with the idea for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl monopolizes nine of the top 10 U.S. television broadcasts of all time. Regardless of whether they have a rooting interest, Americans tune in for the pageantry, the halftime show, and...
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HEALTH
VA ends nearly all abortion procedures at medical centers
The Department of Veterans Affairs has ended nearly all abortions at VA facilities, returning to a pre-2022 policy that requires patients seeking the procedure to go outside the department for care.
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LEGACY
Buying Your First Used Car
Mission: Get reliable transportation without wrecking your paycheck or credit. BEFORE YOU SHOP Lock in financing first Best option: Credit Union Next best: Bank Last resort: Dealership Loan length:...
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TRANSITION
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 2, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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SERVICE
Space Force stands up new command for the Northern Hemisphere
Six years after Space Force was established, the service officially activated its first component field command over North America. U.S. Space Forces Northern was officially stood up on Jan.
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