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George Washington’s secret spy code name was Agent 711
When most people picture the American Revolution, they imagine the thunder of cannon fire, the smoke of musket volleys, and the drama of decisive engagements like Saratoga or Yorktown .
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Hegseth asks top Army officer to step down
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has been asked to retire, according to news reports that were confirmed by a Pentagon official.
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How does the Iran war end?
Since the war against Iran began on Feb. 28, the U.S. military has provided updates on how many targets have been struck, how many Iranian ships have been sunk , and how many combat sorties have been.
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82nd Airborne Division cancels All American Week amid Iran war deployments
An annual event honoring service members and veteran paratroopers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has been cancelled after Pentagon officials confirmed that troops from the base are deploying to the...
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The biggest challenge Charles Lindbergh faced in flying across the Atlantic
Growing up on a farm in Minnesota, Charles Lindbergh often lay in the grass and looked up at the clouds. The young boy wanted to be closer to them, and the only way he knew how was to learn to fly.
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The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey
A thriving sanctuary built through community and care The transformation of the Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden (VHHG) at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is extraordinary.
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Army ‘pauses’ plan to close more than 20 base museums
The Army has put a hold on a proposed wave of closures that would have shuttered more than 20 official museums on Army bases around the country.
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This one fix could make the M4 a near-perfect carbine
The Armalite Rifle platform has been serving the United States military for more than 60 years, with its original adoption dating back to 1963.
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How a veteran-owned company is closing the financial literacy gap
Inspired by a family of service members and entrepreneurs, Jasmine Paul has long had the desire to create something in the spirit of solving other people’s problems.
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Infantry, artillery, other combat arms troops had highest suicide risk in 2024
Across military occupations, infantry troops had the highest number of suicides in 2024, according to the Pentagon’s latest suicide report .
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VA’s Native American Direct Loan staff help Veterans of Lakota Nation
For the last 48 years, descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and other Native Americans of the Lakota Nation have gathered in Rapid City, S.D.
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That time Neil Armstrong survived ejecting from his fighter jet in Korea
On September 3, 1951, a 21-year-old Navy ensign walked onto the flight deck of the USS Essex. The aircraft carrier was stationed off the coast of Korea, and as the young pilot prepared for his...
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Here’s what Marine Expeditionary Units are designed to do
When a crisis erupts in the Caribbean, Middle East, or elsewhere, a Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, is often tasked with responding.
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Troops in Qatar, UAE, 8 other regions now get combat pay for Epic Fury
Troops deployed for Operation Epic Fury can receive combat pay of up to $225 each month, a number that varies on their location and proximity to direct hostile fire, defense officials confirmed to...
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A Medal of Honor recipient used a dud enemy mortar to save US troops during WWII
In October 1944, Beauford Anderson dodged enemy fire as he raced 50 yards to rescue two service members in the Philippines. Anderson received a Bronze Star for his selfless and courageous act.
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Navy Veteran finds convenience with VA virtual care
Virtual care resources save Veterans time When it comes to managing his health care, Navy Veteran Eric Faulkner wants it to be as convenient as possible.
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From struggle to success: How DAV Patriot Boot Camp helped a Veteran entrepreneur thrive
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How the Civil War created the modern American funeral industry
Editor’s Note: The following article contains graphic photos of dead people and might be disturbing to some readers.
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The Jet Had a Glitch. Was It Mechanical Error, Pilot Error, or Something Dumber?
Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force
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How the fastest manmade object ever was once a manhole cover launched by a nuke
During the Cold War, there weren’t a lot of things the U.S. military wasn’t willing to nuke in the name of science. The Air Force once considered a nuclear-powered bomber that would drop nukes..
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