February 16, 2026

Live Whole Health #305: Give your shoulders a little love

I often carry my stress in my shoulders and upper back. Colder weather and sitting in front of a computer for many hours a day certainly doesn’t help.

US troops deploy to Nigeria to train its military

Roughly 100 American troops arrived in Nigeria today to help train and support the country’s military, a U.S. official confirmed to Task & Purpose.

Legendary actor, Army veteran, and Navy brat Robert Duvall dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose own service and military upbringing informed a lifetime of tough, believable performances, died Sunday evening, Feb.

VA Launches Plan to Expand Dental Care Access for Veterans

Dale Dye says ‘decoration inflation’ turns medals into participation trophies

In a recent blog post , Dale Dye recalled standing at a base exchange in San Antonio, chatting with a young airman who’s been in for three years. The kid was wearing seven ribbons on his chest.

CHAMPVA app hits 1 million, bringing benefits to your fingertips

Linking Veterans and families to benefits, covered services and VA resources VA recently reached a major milestone as it welcomed its one-millionth beneficiary of the Civilian Health and Medical...

President Lincoln personally led a recon mission during the Civil War

As the United States marks Presidents Day ahead of its 250th anniversary, Americans are invited to reflect on the individuals who carried the weight of the presidency during moments of national peril.

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 16, 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.

A father and uncle were killed in Vietnam. This family returned to remember them.

Sitting at a beachside bar, Jeff Evans looked out into the waters of the South China Sea and wondered if his dad and uncle had ever shared a beer at the same bar.