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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ADVOCACY
VFW defends First Amendment rights amid blowback over political cartoon
The nation’s largest combat veteran organization is fending off criticism over a political cartoon that depicts vets facing a firing squad for proposed changes to benefits in a sweeping reform bill —.
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HEALTH
Live Whole Health #325: Give yourself a lift with guided imagery
Imagine your body as one of those Macy’s Day balloons, but instead of helium your body is filled with stress, anger, pain and overall misery. Sometimes you feel you are about to burst!
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SERVICE
US troops working in Venezuelan airport tower as aid flows in
U.S. airmen and Marines have been helping to staff the air traffic control tower at Venezuela’s main international airport, the primary lifeline for airlifted aid following two major earthquakes,...
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HEALTH
Go plant-based this summer
Savor saucy BBQ tempeh “ribs” with a sustainable twist This summer, fire up the grill and your health! Choosing delicious plant-based foods can help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer and...
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LEGACY
What South Korea’s Chunmoo rocket launcher has that HIMARS doesn’t
South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is gaining popularity around the globe, particularly within NATO.
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How James Bond’s longest-running ‘Q’ survived 5 excruciating years as a POW
The Germans held Desmond Llewelyn captive for most of World War II . Llewelyn was a prisoner of war long before he gained fame by playing James Bond’s gadget master, “Q,” in 17 movies.
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TRANSITION
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for July 6, 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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LEGACY
How an American Nazi became the World War II propagandist ‘Lord Haw-Haw’
Throughout the history of war (and politics), there has always been a constant barrage of propaganda. During World War II , the names Tokyo Rose (Iva Toguri D’Aquino, along with about a dozen more...
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SERVICE
Navy offers up to $280,000 in bonuses to keep reserve aviators
The Navy is offering as much as $280,000 in bonuses over seven years to reserve aviators, in an effort to “retain skilled personnel for critical naval aviation enterprise billets.
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