February 20, 2026

Ask a VA recruiter: Top 5 most asked questions

Every recruitment event brings thoughtful questions from job seekers eager to learn how to make the most of their application to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Baron von Steuben and the birth of US Army discipline

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben did not arrive in America as a conqueror or a celebrated general with armies at his command.

Teddy Roosevelt is the reason for military PT tests

You don’t get to be a person of Teddy Roosevelt’s stature in history by being lazy. The president who could barely breathe as a youngster never took his body for granted.

As aging Air Force AWACS heads to Middle East, where is its replacement?

When Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft arrived in the Middle East this week , it marked the latest chapter in a nearly 50-year flying history for the venerable jets.

Army warrant officers will ‘bid’ against each other for their next bonus

The Army will soon have senior warrant officers bid against each other in an eBay-style auction for retention bonuses and six-year service commitments.

The Navy is ditching its original PT uniform, known for its gold shirt

For nearly 20 years, sailors have been wearing PT gear that features a distinctive gold shirt, but now the sun is setting on the Navy’s original physical fitness uniform.

The legendary HK416 rifle’s biggest competitors might be its own descendants

The Heckler & Koch HK416 is a short-stroke, external piston assault rifle (yes, that’s a real word) famed for its durability and reliability.

The God-Switch: What Elon Musk’s Starlink can actually be used for

The true theater of modern conflict isn’t found in the charred husks of Soviet-era tanks that litter Ukrainian landscapes, or the sleek, cold lines of an aircraft carrier barreling through the..

Starting a healthy journey with NCP and the will to lose

Managing one’s health is a full-time commitment for any Veteran beginning a weight-management journey. The dietitians at the Ralph H.

A World War II POW who defied Nazis to protect Jewish soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor

A soldier who risked his life to protect hundreds of Jewish-American prisoners of war during World War II will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor more than 40 years after his death. Master Sgt.

VA sets new record for customer satisfaction in memorial services

VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) earned the highest customer satisfaction score ever achieved by any public or private organization measured by the American Customer Satisfaction...

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on Agent Orange, Parkinson’s disease and opioid use

VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on skin cancer linked to Agent Orange exposure, Parkinson’s disease and a potential...

Benedict Arnold and the most famous betrayal in American history

Benedict Arnold occupies a singular place in American history. His name has become permanently linked with treason, yet that association conceals the reality that Arnold was once among the most...

VA Won’t Enforce New Rule on Disability Ratings, Secretary Says. Congress Members Want It Rescinded

Captain America and the boldest punch in American pop culture

In December 1940, as snow dusted city streets and America prepared for another uneasy holiday season, a comic book quietly appeared on newsstands that would forever alter the relationship between...