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ADVOCACY
Senator blocks veterans benefits bill over cost in ‘dollars and cents’
For several years, veterans groups have been pushing for legislation that would allow those wounded in combat to receive both disability benefits and retirement pay.
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HEALTH
Live Whole Health #308 – Find your breath
There are times when we say things like, “It took my breath away,” or “I could hardly breathe,” or “I swear, I stopped breathing for a second.
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LEGACY
The world’s shortest war lasted an incredibly brief 38 minutes
Thirty-eight minutes. The Anglo-Zanzibar War on August 27, 1896, was fought in less time than it takes to watch the much-discussed combat scene from “Lone Survivor.
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SERVICE
Air National Guard general says Iran operation demonstrates ‘wartime readiness’
Troops taking part in the war with Iran are “writing history” and showcasing their “wartime readiness,” the acting commander of the Air National Guard told his forces.
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LEGACY
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn’t always been guarded — or revered.
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SERVICE
Here’s what happens when the US starts a military draft
When the United States becomes embroiled in any ongoing conflict (not just a new Middle Eastern conflict), it inevitably stokes conscription fears among American civilians.
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The Space Force was fighting Iran before the first F-35 took off
Before the first bomb fell, the conflict in Iran was already being dominated from 22,000 miles above it. On an uneventful evening in February 2026, hours prior to F-35s screaming off carrier decks...
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HEALTH
Veteran spends 500+ hours helping others access virtual care
Virtual Health Resource Center connects Veterans with care After serving 26 years in the Army as a military intelligence officer, working 10 years at a global science-based technology company and...
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TRANSITION
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 9, 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.
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SERVICE
Why the Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security
The United States Coast Guard has been around since President George Washington signed the Tariff Act in 1790. In the nearly 2½ centuries since, the Coast Guard has pingponged between three federal...
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USS Nimitz sets off for Latin America in its last deployment
The USS Nimitz is at sea for one last job. The aging aircraft carrier, set to be decommissioned, departed its homeport in Washington State this weekend and is heading to the waters around Latin...
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