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 2026-04-28
April 28, 2026
16 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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4 Ghosts that still haunt the National Museum of the US Air Force
The National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, is probably one of the coolest military museums in the world, and might be the number one military museum in America.
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The history of Rip It, the beverage that fueled the War on Terror
There are a lot of brands out there trying to appeal to the American armed forces. They will attempt anything and everything: from discounts and swag to free concerts and events, all trying to prove..
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Rural community profile: Revisiting White River Junction, Vermont
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever.
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How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence
In the afternoon of Aug. 24, 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison wrote in her journal: “We have had a battle…near Bladensburg, and I am still here within sound of the cannon!
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A firefight is too late to start trusting the new Corps, say senior Marines
Every Marine knows that the “Old Corps” had it worse. The rocks they slept on were harder; the MREs they ate were (somehow) worse; they did it all with iron sights. You get the idea.
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You can use your VA benefits to land a career in the skilled trades
Explore apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities in high-demand fields During National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) from April 26 – May 2, VA is highlighting apprenticeships and other...
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This is why the 1st Marine Division ships out to ‘Waltzing Matilda’
When considering the music that we’d want to play as we ship out to a combat zone, very few of us would think of choosing a 19th century Australian folk song about a hobo who stole a sheep.
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An Army Infantry Squad Vehicle sells for $1 million to benefit the Medal of Honor Foundation
Following its adoption by the U.S. military, the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (more popularly known as the Humvee) found success in the commercial market as the Hummer H1.
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From service to sidelines: how Veterans are finding purpose through officiating
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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Pentagon considers doubling monthly combat pay for troops
According to budget documents released by the Air Force, troops deployed to war zones could see their special pay doubled next year if a new Pentagon proposal is approved by Congress.
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An ode to the Deuce-and-a-Half: the M35 Cargo Truck
It smelled like old diesel and sounded like the apocalypse. Its bench was a wooden plank bolted to an aluminum frame that felt purposefully designed to make your back hurt and your legs go numb.
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Army Veteran finds new purpose through VA Adaptive Sports
From deployment to the Paralympics When Army Veteran Katie Verderber releases a curling stone across the ice, the moment lasts seconds, but those seconds represent years of recovery, resilience and a.
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Supreme Court opens the door for more contractor lawsuits in 2016 suicide bombing decision
The morning of Nov. 12, 2016, began like any other at Bagram Airfield, the largest American military installation in Afghanistan at the time.
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Caregivers coming together with a calendar
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David Duchovny returns to History with a new season of ‘Secrets Declassified’
“Behind every redaction is a story someone didn’t want told.” That powerful idea sits at the heart of “Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny” on History, which just returned for its second season .
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Meet the dog who went from a family pet to a World War II hero
Of the 10,425 military dogs trained during World War II, Chips was extraordinary. The German shepherd, Siberian husky, and collie mix was only about 2 years old when he joined the United States Army..
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