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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SERVICE
Navy says USS Nimitz will put off retirement and stay in service into next year
The USS Nimitz began its long career stuck in a time warp. It now seems to be finishing the same way, with its official retirement date pushing into the future.
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HEALTH
Live Whole Health #309: Natural pain relief
Ready for a better way to manage your low back pain—no pills required? Gentle yoga might help! In 2017, the American College of Physicians shared a guideline for treating low back pain.
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BENEFITS
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that temporarily reinstates a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veterans Affairs and its largest employee union.
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Why the Union wore blue and the Confederacy gray during the Civil War
The uniform distinctions between the Union and Confederate soldiers were many, but the colors of their Civil War uniforms became the iconic identifier in historical lore .
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Education programs strengthen VA’s health care workforce
VA celebrates Health Professions Education (HPE) Week 2026 Each year, VA celebrates Health Professions Education Week, when the department recognizes trainees, academic partners and education staff...
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 16, 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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The Reaper just won’t quit: Try as they might, the military can’t ditch the MQ-9
It’s not stealthy, it’s getting up there in years and it doesn’t have the payload of fifth-generation fighter jets.
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The new dime design has no olive branch and people are up in arms over it
The dime is getting a new look for the 250th anniversary of the United States, and keen eyes have noticed the Mint dropped an important symbol of American power: the olive branch.
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COMMUNITY
DAV Patriot Employers help veterans thrive beyond the hiring process
Air Force veteran Adam Cassidy (left) is a strong advocate for Werner Enterprise’s veteran programs. When transitioning out of the Air Force in 2015, Adam Cassidy thought he was ahead of the curve by.
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