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 2026-08-20
August 20, 2026
13 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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HEALTH
Need a personal record from VA? Here’s the FOIA page that gets you there.
Finding the right VA office for your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records request just got easier. VA has redesigned the page Veterans use to request records .
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SERVICE
Gamblers have made $8 million betting on military operations
A small number of gamblers have made $8 million placing military and defense-related bets on the Polymarket prediction site, most placed by about 150 accounts that almost always bet correctly.
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SERVICE
A National Guard unit saw the most combat during World War II
Think about the World War II shows and films that stuck with you, like “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific,” or “Saving Private Ryan.
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SERVICE
US destroyed a lost Predator drone after hard landing in Middle East
The crew of a malfunctioning MQ-9A drone worked for more than 7 minutes last August to keep their stricken aircraft aloft, but a damaged wire in the fuel system had irreversibly killed its newly...
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HEALTH
How VA Health Chat helps one Veteran manage care from home
VA Health Chat app connects Veterans to VA health care For Army Veteran Evan Burnside, a visit to the nearest VA facility means a three-hour trip: an hour’s drive each way, plus time for parking and..
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COMMUNITY
Keep faith with veterans
Every veteran knows the cost of service and the promise that comes with it. If we’re changed in service, our nation will be there for us when we come home.
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FAMILY
Remembering Gold Star Mother Ann Sherman Wolcott, my friend and my hero
I met Ann Sherman Wolcott many years ago, shortly after my husband passed away. It was at a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund event. Ann was a Gold Star Mother and I was a Gold Star Wife.
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COMMUNITY
Meet the employers setting the standard for veteran hiring in 2026
DAV’s employment program helps veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses navigate the job market with confidence.
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COMMUNITY
Keeping rides rolling: Transportation Network vehicle ordering window approaches
This past year, dedicated DAV volunteers across the country gave over 230,000 rides to veterans for their Department of Veterans Affairs medical appointments.
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SERVICE
Why 11.5 is the best AR barrel length for most shooters
Let me start by saying that shooting 55gr .223 out of a 20-inch pencil barrel with a rifle-length gas system, as Eugene Stoner, Bob Fremont, and Jim Sullivan intended, is a very enjoyable firearms...
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COMMUNITY
Leading from the Front
Joining DAV is only the beginning. Every member has the opportunity to continue serving by leading, mentoring and strengthening the organization that has fought for veterans and the benefits they...
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HEALTH
Need a personal record from VA? Here’s the page that gets you there.
Finding the right VA office for your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records request just got easier. VA has redesigned the page Veterans use to request records.
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LEGACY
He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers, Jr. receives the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026.
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