Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter, vows response
President Donald Trump has promised to respond after the crash of an Apache helicopter, which he said was shot down by the Iranians.
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President Donald Trump has promised to respond after the crash of an Apache helicopter, which he said was shot down by the Iranians.
An Army veteran who served in Iraq was subdued and apprehended by three National Guardsmen during an incident last month in Washington, D.C.
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A doorman at Douglas MacArthur’s hotel stopped the legendary general as he prepared to visit the United States Military Academy for the final time.
Veteran Chris Swift on PTSD and substance use Chris Swift spent years as a combat medic in Afghanistan and Iraq, and he loved it. “Best job in the military,” he said.
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Veterans are helping power America’s return to deep space—and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is supporting them every step of the way.
Memorial Day has come and gone, which basically means it’s summertime, and this summer has some major blockbusters that are coming out—not to mention the big ticket flicks that have already...
Small daily rituals, big results for your mind and body Wellness doesn’t have to mean big changes or expensive programs. For Veterans and their caregivers, some of the most effective habits are also...
A mission to reach a sick man on a remote island in the southern Atlantic Ocean last month prompted a team of British soldiers to pull off one of the rarest, most high-risk parachute jumps that...
A Navy veteran is one of three men recently arrested for allegedly trying to pay more than $2,000 to a person whom they thought was a member of the Islamic State group, or ISIS, to buy...
Army investigators are looking into the theft of tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear from a soldier’s rental vehicle in Portland, Oregon.
On April 15, 2026, the VA Office of General Counsel published notice pertaining to the Freund v. Collins lawsuit (Freund). That notice addressed how the U.S.
Virtual care saves time and travel Retired Army Col. Don Degidio wasn’t sure what to expect when he walked into his local VA community-based outpatient clinic for his first telehealth appointment.
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The San Antonio Spurs struggled early during the 1996-97 NBA season. As their best player, David Robinson, rehabilitated his lower back, the injury-ravaged Spurs lost 15 of their first 18 games.
Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and it is getting worse. For veterans living in rural areas, a national shortage of nephrologists — along with the reality that the...
The Army officially has a new standardized mobile app for firing mortars. This spring, the Army gave the final clearance for a new system, called simply the Mortars App, that soldiers can use on...
100-year-old Korean War Veteran speaks on her century of service, life and patriotism At 100 years old, Korean War Veteran Catherine Alessandri offers a living reminder that history is not only found...
Have you ever felt that gripping feeling deep in your chest? It catches your breath and slows time down as you imagine everything that could possibly go wrong in a moment.
One of the most common questions military families have is whether Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) covers combat deaths. The answer is yes.
Summer looks a little different for every military family. Some families spend the season surrounded by moving boxes and permanent change-of-station (PCS) checklists.
The military’s latest attempt to create cheap and effective counter-drone weapons looks like a shipping container. And for the first time, it took out a mid-sized aerial drone with a Joint...
The Army wants you…to leave nicotine pouches behind when traveling through France. Seriously, the Army says don’t take Zyn or any other brand with you inside French borders.
Eastern Oklahoma VA social worker delivers food and hope to Veterans in need Each month, social worker Jennifer Edwards, a Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive...
Before World War II, Kathleen McCarthy Summersby (Kay for short) was an Irish fashion model. Once the Germans started dropping bombs on Britain, she stepped up and showed her grit, driving an...
The Department of Defense is drastically reducing the number of religious faiths and belief systems it recognizes in its personnel records, from 211 to just 31.
In 1863, Adm. David Dixon Porter famously wrote, “A ship without Marines is like a garment without buttons.” Remembering that this was a time before t-shirts when people dressed properly, his words...
Advancements in science and technology offer many ways to get data to help our physicians make diagnoses. However, it takes a medical instrument technician to manage the machines that provide this...
The unemployment rate for veterans dipped to 3.2% in May, bolstered by a gains among women veterans despite fears that artificial intelligence could trigger layoffs, according to the Bureau of Labor...
A new Army directive outlines how service officials will examine the religious basis and sincerity of soldiers’ requests for waivers to wear beards.
Disabled American Veterans is backing congressional legislation that would greatly expand former service members’ access to dental care.
James Handy, a Vietnam War veteran who spent nearly five decades as one of Hollywood’s most reliably present character actors, appearing in more than 140 films and television productions ranging from...
Speaking up, whether you’re asking for help or offering it, can be lifesaving Talking about suicide can be uncomfortable. But speaking up about how you’re feeling, or the struggles you’re facing, can...
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a potential new skin cancer treatment, artificial lung engineering and improving...
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It’s easy for filmmaking to lose its charm. Days on set are long. Some shot setups are tedious. There’s a lot of “hurry up and wait,” and we all know how that feels.
The Army has a plan in place for the service to carry out executions of military prisoners on death row, if execution orders are approved by President Donald Trump, officials confirmed.
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