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
Help Veterans breathe easy as a VA pulmonologist
Pulmonologists play a critical role in helping patients breathe easier, and at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), that impact is felt every day.
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‘Return of the Dead’: The unthinkable choice faced by military families after WWII
The accounts of the day said that an “awesome silence” so unnatural to Manhattan fell over the waterfront after the big guns of the battleship Missouri fired off blank charges from the Hudson River...
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BENEFITS
Unaccredited VA claims company charged veteran $21,000 in violation of federal law, judge rules
A company violated federal law for acting as a vetted agent and charging veterans fees to help file disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, a North Carolina court ruled this week.
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Security Forces airman becomes first Air Force graduate of Army’s revived jungle school
Air Force Staff Sgt. Duchaine Paul knows something about working in hot places. As a Security Forces airman, Paul is assigned to Moody Air Force Base in southern Georgia, which sits adjacent to two...
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LEGACY
‘Thank the Gods of War’: D-Day success hinges on weather forecast in ‘Pressure’
On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western Europe.
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SERVICE
Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps
A veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who lost both of his legs in combat reenlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps this week. Staff Sgt.
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FAMILY
‘The Weight He Carried:’ Memorial Day and the battle at home
Memorial Day is a day to remember those who gave their lives in service to the nation. The fight for many War on Terror veterans didn’t stop when they came home from Iraq or Afghanistan.
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LEGACY
Honoring service, supporting families: VRCN partners unite for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, organizations across the country are coming together with a shared goal: honoring Veterans and supporting the families they leave behind.
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Tom Hanks’ new 20-part docuseries takes a new look at World War II
By now you might be thinking that it would be hard to look at World War II in a way that hasn’t already been done. This is Tom Hanks we’re talking about.
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HEALTH
Secure storage can reduce the risk of suicide
Simple steps Veterans and supporters can take to securely store firearms and medications at home to reduce suicide risk Creating a safe home environment is one of the most effective ways to protect...
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings of military separation, HIV and pulmonary hypertension
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a program that can lower suicide risk for Veterans transitioning out of the military, a..
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LEGACY
USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham: One second, one decision
In the spring 2004, the Iraq city of Fallujah was under siege, and the border town of Husaybah became one of the most lethal postings in Iraq.
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Most military branches don’t ‘fully’ check if suicide prevention training works, watchdog finds
Service members are required to take annual suicide prevention training each year, so they can learn about the warning signs and mental health resources available to them.
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5 ways to honor the fallen this Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day means so much more than a day off work. This is just not another long weekend. Memorial Day is not just about recognizing the unofficial start of summer when we fire up the barbecue...
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