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 2026-08-06
August 6, 2026
11 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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SERVICE
Special Operations Command wants a 10-pound 5.56mm machine gun
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a new machine gun that weighs about 10 pounds and fires 5.56x45mm NATO rounds, said Navy Cmdr. Joe Vermette, a spokesperson for the command.
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HEALTH
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching research to determine whether psilocybin — the psychoactive ingredient in “magic mushrooms” — can be used safely and effectively to address veterans’...
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ADVOCACY
VA will provide phones, rideshares to homeless vets facing ‘outreach’ gaps
One of the biggest challenges in getting homeless veterans connected to resources, advocates say, is often simply staying in touch with the thousands who live on the streets.
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SERVICE
Navy awards $76.6B in contracts for new Columbia-class nuclear submarines
Projecting power is a core mission of the U.S. Navy. Park a carrier battle group in the international waters off the coast of North Korea and Kim Jong-un tends to put away his rattling saber—but that.
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SERVICE
Sailors and Marines to be counseled after 6 months of medical shaving waivers
Sailors and Marines who have medical waivers for shaving will receive counseling after six months, according to the latest updates to the Navy and Marine Corps’ grooming standards.
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HEALTH
New VA Video Connect features make telehealth appointments more accessible
New VA Video Connect features make telehealth appointments more accessible VA Video Connect , VA’s secure videoconferencing app, has made life easier and more convenient for Veterans.
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BENEFITS
Senator introduces bill to stop VA from recouping military separation pay from disabled vets
An Arizona lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would prevent veterans from being surprised when the Department of Veterans Affairs docks their disability payments to recoup military separation...
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BENEFITS
National Financial Awareness Day: Preparing for homeownership with your VA home loan benefit
In preparation for National Financial Awareness Day on August 14, now is a great time to take a closer look at your financial health so you can make informed decisions about your future.
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HEALTH
VA accelerates electronic health record rollout
After years of delays, the Department of Veterans Affairs says its federal electronic health record (EHR) program is now firmly back on track.
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LEGACY
How Paul Newman survived 2 close calls in the Navy during World War II
Few, if any, movie stars achieve the level of celebrity of Paul Newman without good fortune. No one recognized that more than the screen legend himself.
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ADVOCACY
Their Military Careers Were Cut Short in Combat. Now They’re Fighting Congress for Their Full Benefits
Brian Tuthill/ Marine Corps Base Hawaii " /> The fall lasted only seconds, but the consequences would span a lifetime. Under the cover of darkness in Balad, Iraq, Army Sgt.
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