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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Rural community profile: Revisiting Fort Meade, South Dakota
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality healthcare close to home is more important than ever.
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Navy lifts blockade, will keep ships around the Strait of Hormuz
The Navy will keep its ships in the area around the Strait of Hormuz after lifting its blockade, U.S. Central Command said on Thursday, ending two months of a dual stoppage of the waterway.
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‘Hell ship’ responsible for the largest single-day loss of Allied POWs discovered after more than 80 years
More than 80 years after its sinking, long-buried documents in both the American and Japanese archives held the key to locating the seemingly lost location of the Japanese “Hell ship” Hōfuku Maru.
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‘Hell ship’ responsible for one of the largest single-day loss of Allied POWs discovered after more than 80 years
More than 80 years after its sinking, long-buried documents in both the American and Japanese archives held the key to locating the seemingly lost location of the Japanese “Hell ship” Hōfuku Maru.
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Like military father, like military sons: a Father’s Day story of Army service and legacy
Twenty-five years ago, now Army Col. Paul Smith became a husband, a father and a soldier. “It was an interesting start, for sure,” he reflected.
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Flu outbreak leaves nearly 160 Air Force trainees sick
An influenza outbreak that started in late May has left nearly 160 Air Force recruits sick, with some hospitalized. An Air Force spokesperson told Task & Purpose that the 37th Training Wing has been..
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Secret Service agent who shielded Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington in ‘full circle’ moment
When the sound of a gunshot pierced the lively hum of a crowded motorcade more than 60 years ago, Clint Hill threw himself across the bodies of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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The 5 most important lessons about lethality via historical quotes
The views and opinion expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities mentioned. The Marine Corps taught me how to fight.
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Honoring a hero at McAllen VA Clinic
Honoring a remarkable life of service The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) honored 102-year-old World War II hero Veteran Clarence Hicks at the McAllen VA Clinic in March.
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Bravery in Burma: Despite being rendered blind by the Japanese, this soldier fought on
After the fall of Burma (now Myanmar) to the Japanese in 1942, the United States Army fielded a contingent to fight alongside the British and Nationalist Chinese aimed toward getting it back.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on bone grafts, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on new technology to improve bone grafts, how depression affects Alzheimer’s disease and a..
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Honoring Juneteenth: A legacy of freedom
As the United States continues to grow and change, acknowledging and celebrating its history remains essential to building a more unified society.
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Two legendary Vietnam War Marines and a GWOT Green Beret received the Medal of Honor
On June 18, 2026, two Vietnam War Marines and an Army Ranger received the Medal of Honor. The ceremony took place at the White House with President Donald Trump presenting the Medals earned by Maj.
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