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
Veterans may be eligible for TSA PreCheck at no cost
On Jan. 4, 2025, the VETS (Veterans Expedited TSA Screening) Safe Travel Act ( Public Law 118-238 ) was signed into law, which allows certain Veterans who meet specific criteria to receive TSA...
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Your 2026 State Veteran Benefits
Everyone knows about the federal benefits available to veterans, but did you know many states also offer great benefits to their veterans?
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LEGACY
Ceremony honors Marine Corps legend with new headstone
In late November 2025, Marine Corps Veteran Brooks Tucker happened upon a Facebook post of Veterans from the “Marine Reconnaissance Foundation.
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New officers in Navy tech unit could join at ranks as high as commander
The Navy wants to find civilians who work in artificial intelligence and other fast-changing tech fields and fast-track them into service as Reserve officers, some with notably high rank.
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VA eliminates gender-identity initiatives, reclassifies LGBTQ+ care coordinators
The Department of Veterans Affairs is eliminating activity geared toward veterans’ gender identities and reclassifying its LGBTQ+ care coordinators, according to an internal memo made public this...
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A 100-plus year history of iconic US military helmets
Staff Sgt. Matthew Harvey was bent over the front of his truck, working a tangle of debris loose from under the lead vehicle on a route clearance run outside Najaf, Iraq, when three rounds poofed...
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Three officers who overcame desperate odds to receive Medals of Honor
President Donald Trump will present the Medal of Honor on Thursday afternoon to three service members who fought in Vietnam and Afghanistan: Retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. ; retired Army Maj.
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College boasts accessible education options for the military community
For service members wanting to further their education, Columbia College has been providing “life-changing educational experiences” for 175 years.
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Ukraine is shredding Russian supply lines. The US should pay attention
As we like to say in our videos , “logistics wins wars.” From Hannibal crossing the Alps to attack Rome to Napoleon’s army starving just weeks into his invasion of Russia, the ability to get supplies.
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The Navy ordered $23.4M of hypersonic missiles to be launched from drones
Begun, the drone wars have. But, not in the way you’ve seen in Ukraine and Iran. Quadcopters and unmanned ground vehicles are useful at the small unit level and kamikaze drone boats can empower small.
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How Veterans help shape the future of MVP research
Setting the record straight: Your role in MVP research is more than a blood sample Veterans enrolled in the Million Veteran Program (MVP) are helping advance research that may improve healthcare for..
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Tom Hanks and the Rosie Network launch a searchable map of veteran-owned small businesses
Tom Hanks built his coffee brand Hanks for Our Troops , on a simple premise: buy coffee, support veterans. The Oscar winner donates 100% of profits to veteran-focused organizations, and takes nothing.
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Vietnam War hero of Dong Ha Bridge to be awarded the Medal of Honor
“Jesus, Mary, get me there. Get me there.” More than 50 years after then-Capt. John Ripley rhythmically chanted that prayer for three hours as he swung back and forth under a North Vietnamese bridge..
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ADVOCACY
A free toolkit shows lawyers and justice groups how to set up veterans legal clinics
Getting out of the military is hard enough and navigating the legal system afterward can be even harder, especially for veterans with limited resources because of transition trouble and little...
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Strengthening Veteran transitions through community connection
The transition from military to civilian life can be one of the most challenging periods service members face. When that journey is marked by isolation, stress or unmet needs, the risk of health,...
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The vital role that the US Army played in the establishment of Juneteenth
When the Confederacy fired the first shots of the Civil War at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861, Gordon Granger was on leave from the Union Army.
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