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Reserve officer in fight with Army for owning marijuana dispensary
A major in the Army Reserve was investigated, taken into custody, had his promotion to lieutenant colonel rescinded, and then was formally reprimanded because he is one of the owners of a...
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This Army pilot went from flying Black Hawks to setting a spaceflight record
As Frank Rubio progressed through the early part of his U.S. Army career, he didn’t give much serious thought about becoming an astronaut.
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How preparation and teamwork saved a life during an emergency
When seconds counted At the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center , caring for others is not confined to exam rooms or clinical spaces.
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The iconic Colt Detective Special was America’s concealed carry of choice from World War II to Vietnam
The Colt Detective Special is one of the most iconic American firearms and probably one of the most iconic in the history of weaponry.
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Honoring sacrifice, connecting Veterans: CMV participates in Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon
Honoring those who endured Late last month, thousands of people gathered under the New Mexico desert sky to honor those who endured one of World War II’s most brutal events, the Bataan Death March.
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Washington’s most terrifying general was shot in the head and refused to leave the battle
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the celebration is not merely a commemoration of a founding document or a date on a calendar.
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Drone Warfare Has Dramatically Changed the Battlefield. Is the US Medical Corps Ready?
(Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Christie R. Smith) On a serene Saturday afternoon, thousands of miles from conflict, soldiers with the California Air National Guard are...
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How a Navy veteran found purpose in full-time content creation
While some call them “influencers,” creators like Navy veteran Waren Delanozapata are more than the word implies. Many are mission-driven entrepreneurs.
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Air Force offers up to $50,000 annual bonuses to keep aviators in the service
The Air Force is offering active duty pilots and other aviators up to $50,000 per year to stay in the service as part of this fiscal year’s Aviation Bonus program.
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A boom operator on an Air Force tanker earned two DFCs for combat flights
A boom operator on a KC-135 tanker earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses on recent combat missions, the Air Force confirmed this week, a rare double-award of the military’s top medal for flight.
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It’s time to revisit ‘World of Warships’ and its slew of new updates for 2026
“World of Warships” has been on gamers’ radar for more than a decade now, and the updates just keep getting better. This year has been no exception.
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Ukraine is using a World War I ‘creeping barrage’ tactic to turn the tide of the war
The first casualty of war is always the plan—something the Russian Army relearned the hard way when it invaded Ukraine in 2022. Kyiv was supposed to fall in a matter of days.
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Health concern? VA Health Connect nurses are available 24/7
VA Health Connect triage nurses respond to general health concerns, acute symptoms, and chronic condition flare-ups It all started when an 80-year-old Veteran called VA Health Connect to say that his.
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Financial Literacy Month: Protect those who matter most with VA Life Insurance
April is Financial Literacy Month, making it the perfect time to plan for the future with life insurance. Life insurance is an important financial tool that provides peace of mind to you and your...
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US troops downed ‘2 million’ energy drinks during Iran war, top general says
U.S. troops carried on one of the Global War on Terror’s most enduring battlefield traditions by downing millions of energy drinks during the Iran war.
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This Navy aviator escaped his captors during the Vietnam War and lived to tell about it
Dieter Dengler was so poor while growing up in Germany that he and his brothers picked through garbage for scraps. Desperate to escape his impoverished circumstances, Dengler was willing to go...
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A Transient Life and Hard Goodbyes: The Realities of My Lonely Military Childhood
Photos courtesy of Herbert Mintz. Illustration by Kim Vo When my military family received orders to transfer to another duty station, my dad would organize our packing effort, chart a course,...
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Overrun and alone, this Medal of Honor recipient gave his life so his men could escape
Born in Newgulf, near Corpus Christi, Texas, on Nov. 6, 1924, Michael Castaneda Pena chose his calling as a man of action early in life.
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Refresh your career: VA is hiring environmental services technicians
Behind every safe, welcoming patient care environment is a dedicated team working to keep it that way. At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), environmental services technicians play a vital role.
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Army plans to host new commercial data centers on at least 4 bases
The Army plans to host civilian-run data centers on its bases, according to recent federal contracting documents and official statements.
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