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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SERVICE
Review: New wargame captures uncertainty of the American Revolution
Shrouded in myth and pride, the conception of the Revolutionary War is of redcoats marching stiffly through fields and woods while being picked off by wily colonists hiding behind trees, all to the...
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The Army deactivated a 160-year-old Buffalo Soldiers unit
On July 28, 2026, soldiers of the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division gathered for it final formation at Fort Irwin, California, marking an end.
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It could take the US military 3 years to restock its missile defenses
Since the war with Iran began in February, U.S. forces in the Middle East have burned through their supply of ground-based air defense missiles to fend off Iranian attacks. Now the U.S.
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HEALTH
Live Whole Health #328: Your body, your home
You only get one body, and yours carries you through every experience, challenge and moment of joy. How are you caring for the body you live in? Are you offering kindness and patience?
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BENEFITS
Average VA disability payments rose nearly 40% in past 14 years, study finds
An analysis of Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation since 2010 found that the average annual payments to veterans climbed by nearly 40% while the percentage of veterans who receive..
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HEALTH
VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for chronic weight management, can...
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New rules for troops leaving the military miss mental health obstacles, experts say
The Department of Defense recently updated its rules on “continuity of mental health care” for separating troops, a policy meant to connect departing service members to mental health resources as...
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Tracking America’s latest conflict: The Iran war timeline
The war between the United States and Iran has seesawed between open conflict and temporary lulls in hostilities several times since it began on Feb. 28, 2026, but the fighting has never truly ceased.
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TRANSITION
The Civilian Marksmanship Program sells M1 Garand rifles, M1911 pistols, and soon M14s
During the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt noticed that some civilians-turned-soldiers displayed some fairly poor marksmanship skills.
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HEALTH
Never lost hope: A journey through illness, homelessness and healing
A Veteran regains independence through determination and support from VA For Benjamin Parsons, movement has always been an important part of his life.
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LEGACY
Why it took 2 decades for ‘Patton’ to make it to the big screen
When “Patton” debuted in movie theaters in 1970, it attracted plenty of box-office buzz. Moviegoers flocked to see it, critics generally approved of the portrayal of the enigmatic World War II...
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ADVOCACY
Beyond the vest: Why one veteran is fighting for ADA education
Kobe, a service dog, rests while wearing his working vest. For many veterans, a service dog is more than a companion. It’s a vital tool for navigating daily life with a disability.
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