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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Edition · Issue 2026-03-10
March 10, 2026
11 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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LEGACY
Why Genghis Khan and the Mongols were the most-feared army of all time
The world has seen some heinous wars in its time, including those that took out entire kingdoms and cultures. Modern citizens could do little to understand some wars, including those that were fought.
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SERVICE
It only took 2 weeks for the Iran war to cause a draft scare
An awkwardly worded question and a poorly phrased answer by a government official have launched speculation and debate about the possibility of a draft.
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COMMUNITY
Bring your empathy and expertise to VA as a social worker
Across Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers (VAMCs), outpatient clinics and community-based programs, social workers help Veterans overcome personal and social challenges, navigate health...
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SERVICE
US goes after Iran’s ability to lay sea mines, build drones, top general says
With the war against Iran in its second week, the U.S. military’s focus now includes destroying factories that build one-way attack drones and preventing the Iranian military from using sea mines,...
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TRANSITION
Custom adaptive devices built for Veterans, at no cost
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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SERVICE
Hegseth won’t say how long Iran war might last
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long U.S. military operations against Iran might last, a day after President Donald Trump indicated the conflict could be nearing its end.
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HEALTH
Veteran who survived missile strike says field screenings ‘easily miss’ TBIs
Retired Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson survived the Iranian ballistic missile strike on Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, in 2020, that left dozens with traumatic brain injuries that went undiagnosed for days and,.
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HEALTH
Taking steps to stop a common cancer
Screening more Veterans than ever for colon cancer What is colon or colorectal cancer? In the last year, colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) has been identified as the leading cause of cancer-related...
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BENEFITS
Modernizing VA home loans
VA is transforming technologies to Improve the Veteran homebuying experience Veterans will soon see enhancements to the VA Home Loan program with cutting-edge technologies, making it easier and more..
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LEGACY
The M113 armored personnel carrier was supposed to be obsolete
In April 2022, when the U.S. National Guard began pulling M113 armored personnel carriers out of storage to ship to Ukraine, the reaction was fairly consistent.
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FAMILY
Informed consent bill would empower veterans prescribed high-risk medications
Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability for those who have served, and severe pain is 40% more common among veterans than nonveterans.
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