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 2026-02-22
February 22, 2026
5 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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SERVICE
The Army crowns the winners of its first drone competition
Soldiers from across the Army raced quadcopters, tried out new inventions and tested out offensive drone tactics in the first Best Drone Warfighter Competition this past week.
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LEGACY
CPR training turns softball game into lifesaving event
Every second counts when it comes to clinical readiness Last October, the stands at the Everglades Softball Complex in Florida were filled with the typical sounds of a community game.
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FAMILY
Davis-Monthan airman indicted in plot to defraud the military of millions in medical equipment
An airman at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is accused of defrauding the Department of Defense of millions of dollars, in an allegedly years-long scheme.
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SERVICE
Operation Highjump was one of the military’s coldest missions to date
With polar temperatures dipping into the Southern U.S. every winter, many Americans are finding a newfound respect for their usual temperate climate.
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SERVICE
An honest look at how relationships evolve during and after military service
Military life is built on structure. Ranks, missions, and expectations are all part of the culture. That structure does more than organize a career; it shapes identity.
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