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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FAMILY
Who is Sara Jane Ginn and why you should read what she has to say
Whew. No pressure to write something that will make Mighty MilSpouse readers want to read what I have to say. So, here we go… let’s start with the biggest question: “What do military spouses...
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Marine who crawled under bridge to plant explosives approved for Medal of Honor
A Marine who single-handedly destroyed a major bridge in Vietnam, swinging hand-over-hand across its steel girders to plant explosive charges even as an enemy tank fired at him, now appears set to...
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VA: Health and Benefits app adds new Certificate of Eligibility enhancements
For Veterans, the journey to homeownership often begins with one essential document: the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
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Everything to know about the Sea Org, Scientology’s paramilitary Navy
Imagine a priesthood where they wear uniforms like the Navy’s, are disciplined like Marines, do as much real work to advance a mission as any nonner in the Air Force, are worked like Army...
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The history of American-Iranian relations is a lesson in unintended consequences
On Nov. 4, 1979, Iranians scaled the walls of the U.S. embassy in Tehran and ignited one of the most consequential diplomatic crises in modern history.
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Honoring Women’s History Month at Million Veteran Program
Learn about MVP’s research for women Veterans Meet two Million Veteran Program (MVP) researchers who are using their skills to make discoveries for Veterans—and who want to share why it’s important...
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Protecting Veterans from fraudulent scams
VA’s Commitment to Protect Veterans As we observe National Consumer Protection Week, March 2 – 8, and Slam the Scam Day on March 5, 2026, we want to reaffirm our dedication to protecting the Veterans.
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Army expands its new dining halls to 6 bases, but pauses its pilot test for food delivery
The Army has announced six more bases will get new dining halls designed to look more like cafeterias at college campuses.
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What John Glenn did to save his famous wingman’s life in Korea
After Ted Williams served as a Marine Corps aviator during World War II, the military discharged him, and he returned to Major League Baseball.
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Media assaults VA disability system, insults those who use it
Then-Army Sgt. Daniel Blevins mans a .50-caliber machine gun in a Humvee turret in Iraq in 2008. A 60-mile bike ride through the southern Arizona mountains was enough for Daniel Blevins to calm down..
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Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon Is Supposed to Help
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What happens if you try to touch the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The United States government was founded on the principle of the separation of church and state. That being said, if the U.S.
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Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by the U.S.
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New ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ trailer just dropped
The History Channel has dropped the first look at its upcoming World War II documentary starring America’s favorite actor-turned-Second World War documentary voiceover extraordinaire: Tom Hanks.
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