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 2026-08-18
August 18, 2026
11 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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TRANSITION
Upcoming VA Careers events you won’t want to miss
Thinking about a career with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)? There’s no better way to get your questions answered than a face-to-face conversation with a VA Careers recruiter—and luckily,...
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Body cam footage shows Marine after ejecting from F-18: ‘Hey buddy, I just crashed’
When first responders rushed to the scene after a Marine Corps F/A-18 crashed in Washington State in June, they were greeted by the pilot.
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HEALTH
Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook
For veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety or substance use disorders, the question sounds simple: If a treatment exists, why can’t I get it through the VA?
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FAMILY
Helping caregivers locate financial resources
Caregivers navigate many issues while taking care of a loved one, including reduced income if they have left a job or cut back on work hours.
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Army investigators doggedly worked to solve a soldier’s murder 3 decades later
During one of the last times that Darlene Krashoc spoke with her mother, she mentioned possibly reenlisting in the U.S. Army .
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Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist
Soldiers at a Georgia combat engineer unit can get official time off to play the new “Grand Theft Auto” game when it drops this fall — if, and only if, they sign up for more years of service.
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A Veteran and VA social worker’s case for VA Health Chat
How one VA social worker introduces Veterans to digital healthcare For nearly 18 years, VA clinical social worker Erin Lovinus has helped Veterans navigate their healthcare.
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Navy investigating power failure aboard destroyer in South China Sea
Navy officials are investigating how the destroyer USS Benfold lost power for several days last month, prompting the ship to be towed to Subic Bay, Philippines, for repairs, said Cmdr.
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2027 Unbroken Spirit Veteran Program applications are open
What if your next mission could help you discover a renewed sense of purpose, strengthen your connection with other Veterans and prepare you to lead and serve in your community?
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Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026
April 4 marked the third annual DAV Community Impact Day. Participation doubled from last year, with more than 2,000 people taking the pledge to commit at least an hour of their time volunteering for.
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Their daughter was in hospice. His orders came anyway.
For 15 years, Air Force spouse Jessica Hulter was the parent of a daughter with profound medical needs—all that time, she faced the secondary challenge of navigating the military’s Exceptional Family.
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