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 2026-03-31
March 31, 2026
10 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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LEGACY
How the fastest manmade object ever was once a manhole cover launched by a nuke
During the Cold War, there weren’t a lot of things the U.S. military wasn’t willing to nuke in the name of science. The Air Force once considered a nuclear-powered bomber that would drop nukes..
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HEALTH
Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text..
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TRANSITION
Here’s How Military Aircraft Mechanics Transition to Civilian Aviation Jobs
In the civilian workforce, aviation maintenance technicians with a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration hold “highly transferable skills that can be used in a broad range of...
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SERVICE
USS Gerald R. Ford’s ‘record-breaking’ deployment could last 11 months, top admiral says
The USS Gerald R. Ford’s already long deployment will be “record-breaking” and “probably go into the 11th month of deployed operations,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said on Tuesday.
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Air Force reactivates Reaper drone squadron at Nevada base
The Air Force has reactivated a squadron in Nevada that flies the MQ-9 Reaper, the unmanned, heavily armed drone that is entering its third decade of flying.
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HEALTH
Green Beret’s path through VA’s Polytrauma System
Retired Master Sgt. Jonathan Lu turns personal struggle into mission to support Veterans A decorated Green Beret whose career nearly ended in a parachute accident has turned a near-fatal fall and...
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SMASH2000: Finally, an AI-powered optic that turns your AR-15 into a drone hunter
Imagine pulling the trigger on your rifle and having a computer decide whether the bullet actually leaves the barrel. Not a scope that helps you aim, nor a red dot that speeds up target acquisition.
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Hegseth says US won’t rule out deploying ‘boots on the ground’ for Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that neither he nor President Donald Trump will rule out the option of using U.S. ground troops in military operations against Iran as soldiers from the 82nd...
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COMMUNITY
When disaster strikes, DAV stands with veterans
Veterans understand what it means to endure forces beyond their control. During service, we train for worst-case scenarios, adapt under pressure and look out for one another when conditions are at...
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SERVICE
The 3 best ways an officer can earn the trust of their NCOs
The decentralized leadership structure in the United States military is one of the best things we’ve got going for us. For the most part, a commander can pass their intent down to subordinate leaders.
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