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New bill could make it easier for veterans to get VA home loans, senators say
The Department of Veterans Affairs regularly helps veterans become homeowners through its home loans, and as part of the process, an appraiser hired by the VA must inspect each property.
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How America celebrated its centennial in 1876 and transformed its future
In 1876, Americans were introduced to the typewriter and sewing machine, tasted ketchup for the first time, and saw firsthand what a 1,400-horsepower steam engine could do.
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These 7 foreigners helped win the American Revolution
Sure, we’ve all heard the tales of George Washington’s exploits, Paul Revere’s famous “ one if by land, two if by sea ” ride, Benjamin Franklin’s role in well, just about everything.
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Former VA executive charged with accepting $16K worth of gifts
A senior Veterans Affairs official who once oversaw the department’s transition to an electronic health records system has been charged with failing to disclose gifts he received from contractors...
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Senate rejects proposal to overturn VA’s abortion ban
The U.S. Senate squashed an effort Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers to overturn the Department of Veterans Affairs’ ban on abortions or abortion counseling for VA patients.
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How Iran got the F-14 Tomcat and kept it flying for decades
It appears that the F-14 Tomcat, retired from the U.S. Navy in 2006 but still in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, has finally come to the end of the runway.
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Veterans: Make kidney disease screening a priority
More than 1.4 million Veterans enrolled in VA health care are living with chronic kidney disease, a key focus during World Kidney Month March is World Kidney Month.
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Freedom250: Marine Corps Veteran Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Jr.
Marine Corps Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Jr. is one of the greatest legends in Marine Corps history.
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Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier carry specially-made M17s
In 1921, an unknown American casualty from World War I was brought back to the United States and interred in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Today, the 3rd U.S.
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A War Zone, Minus the War: One Year Later, Has the Military Really Secured the US-Mexico Border?
Photo by Omar Ornelas for The War Horse
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DAV, Dexcom unite to empower veterans living with diabetes
A new partnership between DAV and health care company Dexcom is set to significantly strengthen support for veterans managing diabetes—a condition that affects former service members at higher rates..
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When the US went to war with Guam — and no one told them
It was perhaps the politest “battle” in human history. Upon entering Guam’s harbor on June 20, 1898, instead of experiencing the expected whizz of bullets and the booms of a cannonade, U.S. Navy Capt.
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The Lost Battalion: Nelson Miles Holderman
Nelson Miles Holderman—commander of Company L, 160th Infantry, 40th Infantry Division—was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I.
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Air Force jet tore up asphalt at Alaska airport during engine test
The revving engines of an Air Force refueling tanker blew a 25-foot-wide hole in an Alaskan airport last summer, flinging chunks of asphalt 100 feet away during an engine test.
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The Chosin Few: Marine Corps Cpl. Lee Hugh Phillips
In fall 1950, Cpl. Lee Hugh Phillips found himself in the rugged, sub-freezing terrain of Korea. He was a squad leader in Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines.
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This free program teaches aspiring veteran politicians how to run for office
Are you sick of Donald Trump and his cronies ruining this country with their divisive politics and disastrous spending? Or maybe you’ve had enough of the Democrats and liberals who will stop at.
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Honoring the Greatest Generation’s journey
How the WWII Wall of Honor project expanded from Arkansas to Washington, D.C. VA Secretary Doug Collins has a new way of honoring Veterans at VA Central Office (VACO).
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A Hero at La Torreto: Army Pvt. Shinyei Nakamine
On June 2, 1944, in the rugged terrain near La Torreto, Italy, a young man from Honolulu displayed the “extraordinary heroism” we think about on Medal of Honor Day.
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A salute to assistant gunners and ammo bearers: the invisible half of every gun
Every weapon system in the United States military has a face. The gunner, the trigger puller. The one whose name ends up in the citation, the after-action report, the paragraph some war correspondent.
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We Were Winning in the Middle East. But the Civilian Casualties Kept Coming
Photo by Robert Fabich
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