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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BENEFITS
VA denies military sexual trauma claims more often than combat injuries
Veterans seeking to file disability claims related to military sexual trauma are “more likely” to be denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs than those whose claims are for combat injuries,...
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TRANSITION
Support services roles keep VA running
Delivering high-quality care to Veterans takes a whole team of professionals committed to making a difference. Across the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) nationwide network, support services...
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SERVICE
Families at a Texas Air Force base say neighborhoods overrun by weeds
Neighbors at a Texas Air Force Base say that they have seen poisonous snakes and scorpions hiding in waist-high weeds and grass in base neighborhoods where landscaping crews have not worked in over a.
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HEALTH
Access trusted health information with VA’s Women’s Health Transition Training
We’ve all seen it—endless health advice, from fitness tips to wellness trends, flooding our feeds on a daily basis. It can be hard to know what’s reliable and what’s just another passing fad.
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SERVICE
Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter, vows response
President Donald Trump has promised to respond after the crash of an Apache helicopter, which he said was shot down by the Iranians.
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Video shows National Guard detain Army veteran in Washington, DC
An Army veteran who served in Iraq was subdued and apprehended by three National Guardsmen during an incident last month in Washington, D.C.
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5 things veterans should know before buying a car this summer
This article was sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union. Navy Federal Credit Union is federally insured by NCUA. Military life has a way of teaching you that the best outcomes usually start with a...
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LEGACY
What ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ meant to Douglas MacArthur
A doorman at Douglas MacArthur’s hotel stopped the legendary general as he prepared to visit the United States Military Academy for the final time.
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HEALTH
Alcohol masked my PTSD
Veteran Chris Swift on PTSD and substance use Chris Swift spent years as a combat medic in Afghanistan and Iraq, and he loved it. “Best job in the military,” he said.
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COMMUNITY
Creating a legacy that protects you, your family and DAV
Whether you call it gift planning, estate planning, legacy planning or any other term, please know that DAV has resources available to help you create a plan that protects your family and loved ones,.
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HEALTH
One mission, new frontier: Shaping space exploration and Veteran care
Veterans are helping power America’s return to deep space—and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is supporting them every step of the way.
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LEGACY
Summer blockbusters we’re already freaking out over
Memorial Day has come and gone, which basically means it’s summertime, and this summer has some major blockbusters that are coming out—not to mention the big ticket flicks that have already...
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