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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The last 6 Revolutionary War veterans survived long enough to be photographed
The Revolutionary War ended long before photography was a refined process, but the gap between the two historic events was still enough to allow some of America’s true patriots—literally American...
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The US would need at least 1,200 troops to take Kharg Island, experts say
If President Donald Trump decides to order the U.S. military to capture Kharg Island from Iran, the operation would require at least 1,200 troops, experts told Task & Purpose.
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‘The Deadly Gap:’ Veterans wait to get benefits until it’s too late
It might come as a surprise to some veterans, but there are service members who leave the military and just kind of drop off the system’s radar.
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A Vietnam War pilot who purposely went down with his plane may receive the Medal of Honor
A Texas lawmaker has sparked hopes to award the Medal of Honor to an Air Force pilot killed while protecting classified information during the Vietnam War. Air Force Maj. Robert A.
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Air Force cites DEI ban in cancellation of wreath-laying honoring women vets
A 28th annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring women troops at a memorial outside Arlington National Cemetery was canceled earlier this month after organizers got word that multiple military services..
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Surviving father: Why I ruck at the cemetery
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Ruger moved from Connecticut to North Carolina and didn’t tell anyone
Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc., better known as simply “Ruger,” has been a staple in American firearms manufacturing since its founding in 1949.
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This is what it looks like when Marine recruits meet their drill instructors for the first time
Pick-Up Day is the moment of truth for Marine recruits. Sometimes called “Black Friday” among Marines, it marks the first time they meet their drill instructors, who will train them for the next 13...
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How to request your VA health records: A step-by-step guide
A clear path to accessing your VA health records Understanding how to access service and health records and how to navigate the release of information (ROI) process is important for many Veterans as..
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Veterans face higher hurdles in military sexual trauma claims, report finds
Veterans who apply for disability compensation related to sexual assault in the military face higher standards for proving related injuries, resulting in lower approval ratings and increased risk of..
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VA funding fee: Who pays and who is exempt?
Compared to other home loan options, the VA-guaranteed home loan stands above the rest. And with great benefits for all comes a minor fee for some, known as the VA funding fee .
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Retired Marine colonel to lead NASA’s Artemis III mission
After Randy Bresnik flew combat missions in Kuwait as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom , he contemplated his next career move. He recalled a friend who became an astronaut.
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The last light tank the Army had actually wasn’t bad
The Army has been on an as-of-yet unending quest for a true light tank or mobile gun capable of landing behind enemy lines alongside airborne troops.
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‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico salute during a relief and appointment ceremony in December 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.
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2026–2027 candidates for national office
The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn’t constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters...
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