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 2026-03-19
March 19, 2026
12 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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LEGACY
Team RWB’s inflection point: Why every movement must be reborn
The natural life cycle of a program Every nonprofit program eventually hits a wall. In the beginning, a program is fueled by the raw energy of a movement, a small group of true believers bound by a...
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BENEFITS
VA Formally Rescinds Medication Disability Rating Rule After Nationwide Veteran Backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs reversed course on a new disability rating rule in February 2026, and it happened fast.
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LEGACY
Hiroshima survivor who spent decades investigating American POW deaths dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died at age 88.
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SERVICE
Pentagon cracks down on religious waivers for beards
Troops seeking religious waivers for beards will now have to prove to senior military service officials that they have sincerely held beliefs that require they grow their facial hair.
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SERVICE
The XM8 is back, but not in the way you might remember it
Designed in 2002, the Heckler & Koch XM8 was a lightweight assault rifle that aimed to replace the original M4 carbine in U.S. Army service.
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HEALTH
What to expect when you call: A look at the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Connecting Veterans to a person, a plan and a place to call home In today’s AI era, it can often feel impossible to reach a human being on customer service portals. Not at VA.
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SERVICE
US Apache helicopters attack Iranian militias in Iraq, Chairman of Joint Chiefs says
The war against Iran has spread to neighboring Iraq, where a top U.S. general says American Apache attack helicopters are battling Iranian proxies.
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BENEFITS
The Native American Direct Loan and one Veteran’s journey to stability
During Women’s History Month, VA proudly honors the service, strength and resilience of women Veterans. Among them is a Native American Veteran named Lakeishia, whose journey reflects perseverance,...
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SERVICE
Army Reservist receives Purple Heart as she retires, a decade after combat
An Illinois soldier was awarded a Purple Heart on her very last day in the Army, receiving the award more than a decade after suffering injuries from a car bomb in Afghanistan. Sgt.
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SERVICE
How a Navy veteran basically invented the sports drink industry
At first glance, it was easy to underestimate Robert Cade. Once reportedly referred to as “too dumb for medical school,” the United States Navy veteran showed them otherwise.
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SERVICE
Inside the Wait for War: Military Families Brace for What Comes Next
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COMMUNITY
How DAV Community Impact Day took a refresh and made it a revival
From the beginning, we hoped DAV Community Impact Day would be more than a single day of service. We saw its potential to be a catalyst for gathering in the name of veterans and spurring continued...
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