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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Use of JAG officers to prosecute civilians flouts Pentagon’s own rules, judge says
The federal government’s use of an active-duty Army lawyer to prosecute a civilian in Minnesota runs afoul of military regulations, U.S. Magistrate Shannon Elkins said Friday.
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Why DAV service officers matter for veterans’ claims
For many veterans, the first step in seeking benefits is also the hardest. It means asking for help after years of carrying the weight alone.
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Last of the F-14 Tomcats could fly again under Maverick Act
The Navy retired the F-14 Tomcat from active duty in 2006, but lawmakers are once again feeling the need for speed. The Senate recently passed the Maverick Act, which would send three retired Navy...
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The American general most respected by the Nazis might surprise you
Let’s be clear: if the German high command had any respect for American generals at the outset of World War II, they would never have declared war in the first place.
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A new AI database helps viewers search for Nazi families
This isn’t the far-right “Nazi” of the modern era: we’re talking about an AI-driven database that helps you search for Nazi Party family members by name.
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The ‘Maverick Act’ could see an American F-14 Tomcat in the sky once more
You loved them in “Top Gun.” You mourned them in Midnight Hammer. It’s been 20 years since the F-14 officially retired from American service, leaving the operational Tomcats solely on Iranian...
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Help end Veteran homelessness: Take the 2026 CHALENG survey
Your feedback makes a difference and helps improve services for homeless Veterans Ending Veteran homelessness is a massive undertaking, one that involves understanding people, their stories and the...
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From battlefield to justice: A combat engineer’s story
Richard Adams in his Class A uniform after returning from Afghanistan. He later confronted injuries that reshaped his life.
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Police sergeant and firearms instructor sues SIG Sauer for accidental rifle discharge
Heeeeeeeeeere we go again. Same old SIG again. Well, sort of. On April 29, 2026, former North Myrtle Beach Police Department (NMBPD) Sgt. William Norton filed a federal lawsuit against SIG Sauer, Inc.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to lower drug costs for service members, veterans
Two Democratic congressmen are set to introduce legislation Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices for millions of service members, veterans and military families. Reps. Eugene Vindman , D-Va.
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Hiring, Overtime, and AI: VA Is Processing Veterans’ Disability Claims Faster Than Ever
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