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.
← August 2026
Edition · Issue 2026-08-12
August 12, 2026
16 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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SERVICE
Army Apache helicopter crash in Texas kills 2 crew members aboard
Two crew members aboard an AH-64E Army Apache helicopter from Fort Hood, Texas, were killed when the aircraft crashed on Wednesday, a Fort Hood news release says.
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Marines identify West Coast recruit who died after physical fitness test
The Marine Corps has identified Pvt. Aiden Craig as the recruit who died on Aug. 5 after a medical emergency four days earlier during a physical fitness test at Camp Pendleton, California.
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5 key differences between Delta Force and SEAL Team 6
SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force are the most highly trained elite forces in the U.S. military. Both are Special Missions Units (SMU) under the control of the secretive Joint Special Operations Command...
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Navy denies reports of deteriorating mental health aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Navy officials said they have “not identified” an increase in suicidal ideation or attempts aboard an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East — a statement that conflicts with media reports and..
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COMMUNITY
100+ VSOs meet in Georgia for VetResources Community Network annual convening
More than 100 Veteran-serving organizations gathered in Columbus, Georgia, on July 22, 2026, for an event that delivered real, measurable impact aligned with VA Secretary Collins’ priorities:...
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SERVICE
New report shows military’s ‘moderate middle’ is feeling the strain
“If you are sitting next to a child, be sure to put your mask on before assisting them with theirs.” We’ve all heard this admonition over the airplane speakers.
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ADVOCACY
SBA resources help Veterans build a future in entrepreneurship
Across the country, many Veterans are looking to entrepreneurship as their next mission. The resilience and leadership gained through military service often translates naturally to the realities of...
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LEGACY
Low river waters in Hungary’s capital reveal World War II dead
Passersby walking along the banks of the Danube in Hungary’s capital city noticed a strange set of handlebars protruding from the rocks on Aug. 2, 2026.
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The Army Black Knights are the cleanest team in college football
You might hate on Alabama, but they aren’t the dirtiest players in college football, not by a long shot. In fact, the Crimson Tide are far from the top: 37th on Action Network’s list of dirtiest...
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HEALTH
MVP leads to health discoveries for Veterans like you
Participation in MVP is improving health care Participation in VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) isimproving healthcare. MVP is one of the largest and most representative research programs in the...
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Soldiers can now buy beer and hard seltzer at Fort Hood’s dining hall
Soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, can now buy beer and hard seltzers from the base’s new dining hall, Army officials said. 42 Bistro at Fort Hood is the first of the Army’s new dining halls to offer...
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Roughly 250 active duty soldiers are fighting a wildfire in Washington state
Roughly 250 active duty soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, are currently assisting with efforts to battle a wildfire in Washington state that has burned almost 58,000 acres since it..
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BENEFITS
National Financial Awareness Day: Financial pitfalls Veteran homebuyers should avoid
Buying a home can be one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. Since 1944, the VA Home Loan Program has helped more than 29 million Veterans, service members and surviving...
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When Hurricane Sandy sank the ship from ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’
With Hurricane Sandy threatening the United States’ east coast, Robin Walbridge still planned to set sail. Walbridge, captain of the HMS Bounty, intended to leave New London, Connecticut, on...
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The Marines Created a Warrior. But I Forgot How to Be a Woman
Joseph Jacob, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island " /> I secured my M-16 to my rack after a long, scorching day on the rifle range and touched my stomach.
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Veteran outdoor enthusiasts find connection and adventure
Four years into life outside of military service, 50-year-old Robert Simpson peered out over a waterfall in Bali, Indonesia, as the excursion guide pointed down the canyon and counted down: “Three,...
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