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 2026-08-15
August 15, 2026
5 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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SERVICE
Head of Central Command visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid quality of life concerns
The top officer for U.S. Central Command visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday, as families of sailors onboard continue to report poor conditions and low morale. Adm.
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US bases, troops are once again being exposed by Strava
Eight years after public location data on fitness apps such as Strava revealed U.S. troop locations and maps of bases, hundreds of service members in the Middle East are still sharing their...
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HEALTH
Veterans stay connected to care following Mississippi tornadoes
Jackson VA employees deployed into storm-ravaged Lincoln County to help Veterans after tornadoes The roof was torn open. A tree had crashed through the home.
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Airmen who died during fitness test suffered sudden cardiac arrest, Air Force says
The airman who died during a physical fitness test last year died as a result of sudden cardiac arrest and had no pre-existing conditions, the Air Force said in a new report.
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FAMILY
The 5 biggest life skills you’ll learn as a military spouse
As a young (or less young) military spouse, you’ll have some unique experiences. We’re talking stuff with which the majority of the public will never have to deal, including: Frequent moves .
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