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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Coast Guard helicopter crashes in southern Alaska
A Coast Guard search and rescue helicopter crashed Monday morning during a training flight in Alaska. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter had four people onboard when it went down near Harbor...
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House to vote on landmark bill that boosts DOD and VA benefits for some while cutting others
The U.S. House will consider legislation this week that would give medically retired veterans both full military retirement pay and Veterans Affairs disability compensation, as well as allow...
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Air Force technical sergeants see highest promotion rate in 5 years
One of every four Air Force staff sergeants eligible for promotion in 2026 will get the chance to sew on an extra stripe as a technical sergeant, according to Air Force officials, the highest...
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Live Whole Health #323: Summer memories on a stick
Picture this: It’s a summer evening and you and your friends are sitting around a picnic table with damp towels wrapped around you while someone stands at the grill flipping burgers.
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VA chief vows to fire employee accused of abusing Marine veteran at state facility
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins has announced that the agency will fire an employee who is accused of abusing a Marine veteran at a state-run veterans home in New York, where he also worked.
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LEGACY
Visa battle for mother of Cape Verde footballer puts spotlight on nation and its military heritage
The battle over a visa for the mother of a revered soccer goalie has put a spotlight on the archipelago of Cape Verde, whose residents have a storied legacy of service in the U.S.
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Your VA Loan After a Divorce: What to Know Before You Sign Anything
Divorce does not automatically free up your VA loan entitlement, and if you do not handle this transition correctly, you could lose your zero-down buying power for years.
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Space Force to test new mess dress uniform this fall
A Space Force general donned a new mess dress that the service is testing for wear this fall, an official confirmed to Task & Purpose.
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An Education Benefit for Veterans' Families Is Ending. Here’s What to Know
A change included in a 2022 federal spending law is about to affect military families receiving Survivors’ and Dependents' Educational Assistance, or Chapter 35, for high school-age dependents.
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World of Warships’ America 250 update is a love letter to US Navy history
World of Warships is always making content for naval history buffs but its America 250 update goes above and beyond. Those interested in game play will love the game’s new “Dawn of a Nation”...
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How virtual care helped one Veteran finally face his PTSD
It’s never too late: Army Veteran finds path to PTSD recovery through virtual care Three years ago, Darrell Fullmer would never have imagined sitting in front of his laptop, talking openly about his..
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 22, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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US carries out days of airstrikes in Somalia after a month’s pause
After more than a month without conducting airstrikes in Somalia, the U.S. military quickly ramped up its actions in the country this past week. U.S.
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How a Holocaust survivor saved 40 POWs in Korea
Hunger pangs became a constant, unwelcome companion for Tibor “Ted” Rubin. The 13-year-old Hungarian boy’s empty stomach wasn’t the worst of it, either.
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