Space Force to test new mess dress uniform this fall
A Space Force general donned a new mess dress that the service is testing for wear this fall, an official confirmed to Task & Purpose.
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Double amputee paratrooper to jump into Normandy for 82nd anniversary of D-Day
On June 7, 2012, Jon Harmon was a 19‑year‑old private first class on his first deployment in Afghanistan when an explosion took both of his legs — and nearly his life.
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Fighting between US and Iran continues amid ‘ceasefire’
The latest flare-up between U.S. and Iranian forces underscores how the current “ceasefire” has so far failed to stop fighting between the two countries. On Wednesday, U.S.
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America’s last combat revolver served from World War I to Vietnam
Americans tend to be thought of as gun-toting cowboys with a “ big iron ” on their hips. This might stem from the nostalgia of the “Wild West” that led to a boom of 1950s and 1960s Westerns in...
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A life of service continues at the Humble VA clinic
From the barracks to the exam room: How a physician assistant is giving back to Veterans When Stewart Miller walks into the Humble VA Clinic each morning, he carries with him something most health...
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DAV Applauds VA’s Study on MDMA for PTSD and alcoholism
DAV applauds the Department of Veterans Affairs for launching a new trial evaluating MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans living with PTSD and alcohol use disorder.
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Man convicted in backwoods killing of Delta Force soldier and Army veteran
A federal jury has convicted a man for the drug-related killings of a soldier and an Army veteran with ties to elite units at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 2020 — murdering one during a cocaine deal.
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From uniform to unforgettable: The story of Navy Veteran Mayumi Kimura
Mayumi Kimura didn’t have a plan. She just kept saying yes. There’s a green fish shirt somewhere out there. It’s ugly, scratchy, the kind of thing you wore because the job required it and not because.
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How the Navy and Coast Guard frantically searched for Amelia Earhart
Barely into her 20s, Amelia Earhart was working as a nurse’s aide in Canada when she attended a flying show in 1918. That display of flight energized Earhart in a way that few other things could.
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Why the Navy says it wants 15 battleships
To get more missiles and advanced technology like lasers and rail guns out to sea, the Navy wants to see 15 Trump-class “battleships” built over the next 30 years.
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New law could increase compensation for Gold Star families if it makes it through Senate
A new bill could offer surviving family members of troops and veterans a slight increase in monthly compensation, along with a more sizable annual increase in benefits for the most severely disabled..
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Out of the 22 Navy officers just promoted to admiral, none were women
The Pentagon’s latest set of Navy promotions, advancing more than 20 Navy captains to one-star admiral, included zero women, reinvigorating a debate about the barriers women face in their climb to...
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Warrior University opens the door to $20,000 Veteran business grants
Editor’s note: Sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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VA2K: It’s a nationwide movement
An opportunity for exercise, fun and service The VA2K is more than just a walk—it’s a movement that brings people together for a powerful cause.
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Veteran wellness through community and purpose
Veteran wellness remains essential in our community, and organizations like Team RWB are working to address it through connection, movement and purpose.
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The tragedy and controversy surrounding Operation Babylift
Two years after the United States military pulled out of Vietnam in 1973, the Communists moved ever closer to overrunning South Vietnam.
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My Grandpa Was Killed in World War II. I Met Him Through His Letters Home
Photos courtesy of Gina Wolf. Illustration by Kim Vo I grew up in the house my great-grandparents built, a home where four generations shared laughter, loss, and celebrations.
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‘Pressure’ is a D-Day film unlike any other before it
You might have heard about how the weather almost capsized the Allied invasion on D-Day (literally). We’ve told this story .
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Answer the call to serve Veterans: VA is hiring contact representatives
Every interaction matters at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Behind every answered question, resolved claim and guided conversation is a dedicated professional like you helping Veterans and..
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Special Operations Command’s replacement for MK17 SCAR-H to fire 7.62 and 6.5mm ammo
Special operators are getting a new rifle that can fire both 7.62mm and 6.5mm Creedmoor rounds as a replacement for the MK17 SCAR-H Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle-Heavy, according to..
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You could be losing thousands of dollars on your home loan
Refinancing a VA loan may offer Veterans a powerful option to lock in a lower interest rate, refinance a non-VA loan into a VA-backed loan, and/or get cash back from the equity they have in their...
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