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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Edition · Issue 2026-08-04
August 4, 2026
9 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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COMMUNITY
Arkansas Navy veteran elected to lead national veterans organization
ERLANGER, Ky. — Service-connected disabled Navy veteran John Donovan was unanimously elected national commander of the nearly 1 million-member DAV (Disabled American Veterans) today at the...
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HEALTH
Employ the Contract Buy-Out Program to make the jump to VA
If you’ve been looking for a change of pace, but you still owe your current employer time on a service contract, VA has an opportunity that might be just what you’re looking for.
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SERVICE
Risk of developing ALS varies by service, study finds
Veterans of the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard may be at higher risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared with veterans from other branches, according to research published on.
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BENEFITS
VA research reveals findings on chronic pain, toxic exposure and opioid risks
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development has released new findings in the areas of chronic pain, toxic exposure and long-term medication risks.
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SERVICE
Army expected to add counter-drone laser weapons to base defenses
The Army is expected to officially add a laser weapon to its defenses, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to Task & Purpose on Tuesday.
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Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints
The Army adopted a string of changes in its discrimination and harassment policies, shortening the time a soldier has to file a complaint, rolling back rules for anonymous reports and handing more...
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HEALTH
The Veterans Crisis Line isn’t only for a suicide crisis
Reaching out early is a smart move, not a last resort. The Veterans Crisis Line is there for whatever you’re going through.
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VA ChatEHR helps staff stay focused on Veteran care
Modernizing VA’s health care technology is a major effort, and the move to the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) represents a significant change for medical centers nationwide.
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7 celebrities who went above and beyond to lift our troops’ spirits
In 2007, actor and comedian Robin Williams traveled to Kuwait for an appearance at Camp Arifjan. Williams was doing his best to entertain the troops when they suddenly stopped paying attention to the.
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