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Being stationed in Guam comes with many challenges: geographic isolation, high cost of living, and intense weather, but recent investigative reporting by The War Horse, in partnership with The...
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Veterans and military spouses have spent years mastering adaptability, planning, service and support. These are the exact skills that fuel strong entrepreneurs and make the difference between...
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More than a temporary place to stay Interim housing is much more than a temporary place to stay. For Veterans experiencing homelessness, it provides a safe place to sleep while connecting them with...
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Two more service members have died in the Middle East as part of the Iran war than previously acknowledged, according to the Department of Defense.
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The US military is sending personnel, aircraft and humanitarian supplies to Panama after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the country on Friday. In a statement Saturday, U.S.
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The Army activated its fourth multi-domain task force this week, as part of the wider restructuring the force. The new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force was stood up at Fort Carson, Colorado on Oct. 8.
Legacy
As a U.S. history teacher, I have learned something over the years: sometimes the stories that are not in the curriculum are the stories that make students want to learn the curriculum.
Family
In 2020, the military community lost the last surviving Civil War-era milspouse, Helen Viola Jackson. She was 101 years old and had been married to a soldier since the age of 17—in 1936.
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The District of Columbia’s Board of Elections formally requested that the National Guard stay away from voting locations after troops were spotted standing in front of a ballot drop box on Thursday.
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A healthy, nutritious (and delicious) meal can go a long way toward healing both body and soul. That’s why the cooks and food service workers that support our facilities here at the Department of...
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Hundreds of family members of sailors and Marines who were killed and buried as “Unknowns” when Japanese warplanes bombed the battleship Arizona are expected to gather in Hawaii on Dec.
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There are no fans like NASCAR fans. Their loyalty is unrivaled. It’s viewership is second only to the NFL and it’s the number one watched sport on television when the NFL isn’t playing.
