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Live Whole Health 314 – Moving in Community: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
Each year, people in over 80 countries come together on the last Saturday of April to celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, a global event promoting health through gentle, mindful movement.
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This is how specially trained Marines with a Maritime Raid Force seize a vessel at sea
On Sunday, Marines from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli fast-roped from helicopters onto the deck of the Iranian cargo ship M/V Touska to take custody of the vessel, the first seizure of the..
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Ola Mize became ‘the Audie Murphy of the Korean War’ by fighting off a Chinese division
Every war has its heroes, its standout troops that come to national attention. Today’s constant media cycle and proliferation make it much harder to turn even a Medal of Honor recipient into a...
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Navy tells sailors to ‘beware’ of dating apps, button-up social media amid Iran conflict
The Navy is telling sailors to lock down their phones and social media accounts as online threats increase during the current conflict with Iran.
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Caregivers need greater support to help assist veterans, watchdog finds
Caregivers of seriously injured veterans often don’t know about the mental health support available to them through the Department of Veterans Affairs, which can put additional strain on them and...
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DAV statement on Executive Order accelerating review of psychedelic therapies
DAV applauds the president’s executive order to accelerate research and expand access to innovative plant-based therapies for veterans living with the invisible wounds of war.
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DAV Launches Digital Resource on Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has launched an online resource on psychedelic-assisted therapies for service-related mental health conditions.
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Telehealth connects Veteran to more than just care
Air Force Veteran learns that a video screen is not a barrier to building relationships Ronald Miller lives more than 30 miles away from his nearest VA medical center, so it’s not surprising that...
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 20, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
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Celebrating National Volunteer Week and the 80th anniversary of CDCE
80 years of VA volunteer dedication Every year, the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) joins the nation to observe and celebrate National Volunteer Week.
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Marines seize Iranian cargo ship, Trump says
U.S. Marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get past the U.S. naval blockade, President Donald announced Sunday afternoon.
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Israel Signals Türkiye as an Emerging Concern Amid Expanding Regional Tensions
Israel and Türkiye exchange escalating rhetoric after criticism of Israeli actions, raising concerns about shifting threat narratives and increasing regional tension despite no direct military...
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Military families need more than awareness to address spouse suicides
Reactions to our recent article exposing the prevalence of military spouse suicide were immediate, emotional, and impossible to ignore.
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The Army wants an unmanned ground vehicle to evacuate wounded and resupply the front line
The Army wants to get a new ground drone that can both resupply forward-deployed infantry and help carry wounded soldiers off the front lines and to medical treatment.
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Kansas City VAMC clinicians embrace ambient scribe technology
Enhanced patient engagement and reduced documentation time improve provider and veteran experience After three months of using ambient scribe, providers at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC)..
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Two soldiers wounded in a bear attack in Alaska
Two soldiers are recovering after a bear attacked and injured them during training in Alaska. The two soldiers, assigned to the Army’s 11th Airborne Division, were carrying out land navigation...
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Your spouse just retired. Now your child wants to enlist. WTF.
The retirement plaque is still warm. A footlocker is pushed up against the wall because no one got around to digging through it yet.
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Iran war demonstrates a ‘combat credible’ Space Force, top guardian says
Space Force troops helped U.S. forces “to achieve a variety of complex military objectives across the battlespace” in the war with Iran, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said this week.
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The secret telegram that defined the Cold War before it began
When students begin learning about the Cold War, they often encounter the most dramatic moments first: the Berlin Wall , nuclear weapons, espionage, and the crises that brought the world close to war.
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Canadian soldier sues SIG Sauer for alleged P320 uncommanded discharge
On Apr. 16, 2026, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that a Canadian military service member is suing both the federal government of Canada and SIG Sauer, Inc.
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