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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TRANSITION
How VA nurses are enabling access to care
Across the country, nurses at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are leading innovative efforts to ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality care, no matter where they live.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of long-range missile unit to Germany
A long-planned deployment of an Army long-range fire battalion to Germany has been canceled, a defense official confirmed to Task & Purpose.
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The power of connection: why access, not awareness, changes outcomes
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LEGACY
History Channel doc revisits boxing’s most politically charged rivalry
Throughout history, there have been moments when sports represented something far greater than athletic competition. As the world drifted toward World War II , the two heavyweight boxing matches...
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Marine Corps Veteran embraces first Winter Sports Clinic
Adaptive sports redefine what’s possible Joe Gibson arrived with a mix of curiosity and excitement to the 40th anniversary of the Winter Sport Clinic at Snowmass Village, Colo.
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Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones
The Army is buying rifle-mounted smart scopes that soldiers can use to shoot down small drones, similar to the advanced fire control systems being used by Marines.
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VA Research Wrap Up: VA announces 2026 Research Week Awardees
As part of the 2026 Research Week, May 11 – 15, VA announced the winners of four prestigious research awards. Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement Dr.
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LEGACY
A nod to NODs and the history of US military night vision
Flip them down slowly, and your worldview will instantly change. Not in a dramatic way, or in a Hollywood CGI slopfest sort of way.
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