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US shifts Reaper drones from Africa to Latin America
The U.S. military is redirecting MQ-9 Reaper drones to Latin America as it expands operations in the region, CNN reported on Friday. The drones, assigned to U.S.
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Health
VA Ann Arbor dietetic intern makes lasting impact on Veteran health
Nutrition essential to achieving health goals At VA Ann Arbor , dietetics internship graduate Enid Aguirre is making a profound impact on the health of local Veterans through the new Dietetic...
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How the military imagined combat around the Moon
This week the top officer in the U.S. military said that troops need to be ready for combat on Earth and around the Moon. Speaking at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Transition
Turn your military experience into a paid, federal, cybersecurity career
You have discipline, know how to work under pressure and can pay attention to detail. Now, consider putting your skills to work defending the VA networks that serve millions of Veterans.
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An expert homebuying and renting guide for military families’ and veterans’ PCS success
Moving every two to three years is one of the most stressful experiences for military families. Having worked with thousands of military and veteran families, we’ve identified the critical maneuvers..
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Pentagon reboots testosterone screening plan for men 30 and over
Two months after announcing mandatory testosterone screenings, and weeks after rolling back an initial plan for it, the Department of Defense is directing all male service members ages 30 and above...
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Merging purpose with profession: VA is hiring radiologists
Radiologists at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can do something amazing: with the help of state-of-the-art equipment, they can see patients from the inside out, allowing other physicians and.
Legacy
DPAA proposes to exhume, identify Korean War remains in Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is seeking to exhume and identify the remains of the Korean War service member buried as one of the Unknowns next to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington.
Legacy
The story of Marine Corps Veteran Esther Castañeda
When Esther Castañeda arrived at Camp Pendleton in 1979, she wasn’t trying to make history. The SoCal native wanted the same opportunity to train as the other Marines around her.
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More than 16,000 troops could face stricter rules with medical shaving waivers
As many as 16,300 troops could be granted medical shaving waivers in the coming months. If those troops cannot meet the Pentagon’s new “clean-shaven” standards over the next year, they could be...
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Nearly every military branch is buying up snowmobiles—including a new Polaris 850 Voyageur
Shoot, move, and communicate are the basics of combat. The “move” requirement, however, can be extremely difficult in the snow; just ask anyone unlucky enough to get stationed at Fort Drum.
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Army drill sergeants will now automatically be promoted to staff sergeant
Earn the hat, get a stripe. The Army said Friday that soldiers who qualify as drill sergeants — the campaign-hatted instructors who sternly welcome new recruits into the Army — will automatically be..
Legacy
‘Republican Motherhood’ and the civic responsibility of educators in preserving American history
As a U.S. History teacher, I view it as my civic duty to serve, protect, and defend the ideas rooted in the U.S. Constitution, ensuring my students understand the foundations of our democracy and the.
Health
Secure storage buys time, and time saves lives
Secure storage of lethal means gives difficult moments time to pass. Securely storing firearms and medications in your home is critical to preventing a suicide crisis.
Service
Why moral injury could be a signature wound of the AI battlefield
As artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons increasingly shape the battlefield, military chaplains are considering how AI’s growing use will weigh on the morality and spirituality of service...
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on TBI, COPD and skin cancer
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting TBI resiliency, a COPD rehab program and skin cancer treatment.
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How a colonel rose in the Army from the depths of a cocaine addiction
As the elevator doors closed, Willette Alston’s heart broke. In September 1993, Alston handed her 13-month-old son, William, to her father and prepared to enter rehabilitation for a crack cocaine...
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The Air Force wants a cannon to shoot down drones
The Air Force is looking for a “ground-based, medium-caliber gun weapon system” to defend air bases from small drones, big drones, and subsonic cruise missiles.
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Alabama Air National Guard wing commander wins appeal after firing
Doug DeMaio says he still hasn’t out-processed from the base where he was once the commanding officer. In August 2022, DeMaio says he was abruptly relieved as the commander of the Alabama Air...
Health
Housing stability as suicide prevention: How VA is connecting the dots
Preventing homelessness can help prevent suicide September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to recognize the many factors that can affect a person’s risk for suicide, including housing instability.