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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HEALTH
Understanding the real risks behind Veteran homelessness
Homelessness isn’t a choice—it’s a “perfect storm” of health, financial and systemic risks When it comes to understanding why some Veterans experience homelessness, many people assume it is the...
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Army nurse accused of actively helping separatist militants in Cameroon
An active-duty Army major was arrested this week and charged with providing tactical and financial support to a separatist militant group waging a guerilla war in Cameroon. Maj.
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America’s Innovation Officer says hiring veterans isn’t just patriotism; it’s good business
When Greg Barbaccia walks into a White House meeting, he carries a résumé that civilian recruiters would not know how to evaluate.
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LEGACY
The immense challenge of teaching World War II in 270 minutes
In Florida, specific academic standards guide classroom instruction. For World War II , the primary benchmark is standard SS.912.A.6.1.
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FAMILY
7 hard truths military spouses wish they knew in the beginning
Ask most people what the hardest part of military life is, and they’ll say deployments. Ask a military spouse, and you’ll get a very different answer.
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Augmented reality brings Revolutionary War to life at Army Museum
From the wildly popular traveling Van Gogh exhibit to the immersive “King Tut” experience that trades artifacts for hauntingly lit and realistic tableaux, museums everywhere are departing from...
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