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 2026-02-09
February 9, 2026
11 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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HEALTH
Live Whole Health #304: Relief at your fingertips
Our bodies and brains aren’t optimized for life in the modern world. Our eyes, necks and brains are strained by computer screens, smart phones, AI and other modern advances.
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ADVOCACY
Veterans could get overdose reversal meds without a prescription under proposed law
Veterans may get more access to a medication for reversing opioid overdoses if a new bill becomes law. Currently, veterans can get naloxone for free with a prescription from medical providers at the..
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SERVICE
Soldiers will get ‘freedom dollars’ to spend at the Army’s new dining halls
The Army will open a new dining hall at one of its largest bases later this month, which the service has closely modeled off cafeterias on college campuses.
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LEGACY
‘The Iron Major:’ James Capers Jr.’s long road to the Medal of Honor
In the long history of the United States Marine Corps, certain names carry a gravity that transcends rank, time, and even official recognition. Among those names is Maj. James Capers Jr.
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SERVICE
Experts warn moving Marines away from Okinawa would play into China’s hands
Nearly two decades ago the United States and Japan signed an initiative to reduce the number of Marines in Okinawa. Now experts with the Atlantic Council think tank in Washington, D.C.
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For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in DAV Magazine, a publication of the congressionally chartered national nonprofit DAV (Disabled American Veterans).
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TRANSITION
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 9, 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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HEALTH
Esketamine treatments for severe depression
VA has options for you Esketamine, a novel and mental health treatment therapy, is being used across VA for Veterans with treatment-resistant depression and acute suicidality.
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LEGACY
Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day Poster Contest is now open!
Here’s your chance to showcase your creativity and honor America’s Veterans through art. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are now accepting submissions..
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SERVICE
The Coast Guard is now using ‘tactical’ jet skis
The Coast Guard has been busy in recent months, carrying out several major drug seizures in the waters near the U.S.-Mexico border.
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What ‘Arc Raiders’ gets right about choosing when not to fight
When “ Arc Raiders ” launched in October 2025, it did something most military-centric games don’t dare: it made avoiding combat just as valuable as winning it.
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