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 2026-02-13
February 13, 2026
18 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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SERVICE
‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden
For 15 hours beginning on the night of Feb. 13, 1945, the historic city of Dresden, celebrated as the “ German Florence ” was battered by Allied warplanes.
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TRANSITION
Plan for your future as an Intermediate Care Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Lead Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Evan Messegee knows firsthand that when employees feel valued and supported, they’re empowered to do their best work.
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Unemployment rates for veterans worsen amid civilian job market gains
The unemployment rate for all veterans bumped up to 4.5% in January from 3.8% in December, while the post-9/11 generation of veterans saw their jobless rates balloon over that span to 5.8% from 5.
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Marines not interested in switching from M27 to Army’s M7 anytime soon
The Marines have decided to stick with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle instead of switching to the Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle , a Marine Corps spokesperson told Task & Purpose.
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Navy relieves USS Mason commander for ‘loss of confidence’
The commander of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason was relieved of duty today, Naval Surface Force Atlantic announced. Capt. Chavius G.
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ADVOCACY
Here’s what’s going on with the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ lawsuit saga
If you thought the most dangerous parts of “Top Gun: Maverick” were the MiGs, just wait until you meet the lawyers. Whilst we wait for updates on the third installment of “Top Gun” (a...
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Air Force crews scrambled to find a pilot to fly rescue mission far out to sea
After pulling off a major open-ocean rescue hundreds of miles off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California, two U.S. Air Force helicopters landed at a Mexican airport last week on the mission’s return...
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No, Kids are not getting dumber. Here’s the truth about the Gen Z intelligence study.
In January 2026, neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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BENEFITS
VA claims are moving faster—advocacy ensures they’re done right
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. That military mantra couldn’t be truer when filing claims through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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LEGACY
The new Jimmy Stewart biopic depicts his World War II service
There’s a scene in “It’s a Wonderful Life” where George Bailey sits in a bar. He’s struggling, at the end of his rope. He prays for help and begins crying.
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Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
For those who are romantically inclined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, skip the tired “Be Mine” cards and really woo your significant other with some historic, bawdy acronyms.
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HEALTH
VA prosthetics help Veteran
Fitness goals When Ben Shortreed lost his hand in a fireworks accident, his life changed dramatically. During an impromptu outdoor party, the firework Shortreed was gripping suddenly exploded in his..
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Marine attack helicopters will now be able to hit targets 200 miles away with a missile
The Marine Corps is steadily growing its arsenal of long-range weapons with a Pacific fight in mind. On Jan. 30, the service selected a “launched effect” from L3Harris called Red Wolf that can be...
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China is fielding its new anti-ship missile and it’s not just for show
The People’s Liberation Army Navy might have a ridiculous name, but it’s starting get some serious weaponry. A Chinese Shenyang J-15 “Flying Shark” was recently spotted carrying two.
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HEALTH
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on cancer care, wheelchairs and Parkinson’s disease
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on improving cancer care, a robotic wheelchair system and Parkinson’s disease.
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4 Massively over-hyped Russian weapons systems
Vladimir Putin likes to talk a lot of smack when demonstrating Russia’s new weapons. But Western analysts face a familiar dilemma every time: We have to separate genuine technological advances..
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LEGACY
‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II
On June 12, 1944, Joseph “Jerry” Brenner was training at Camp Forest in Tennessee, preparing to deploy to Europe with the U.S.
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Marquis de Lafayette: Washington’s indispensable French commander
As the United States approaches the celebration of its 250th anniversary, the nation is called not only to commemorate its founding but to reflect deeply on the individuals whose sacrifices...
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