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Staying job search savvy online
Searching for a new job can be exciting, but as more hiring and recruiting moves online, job scams have unfortunately become increasingly common.
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Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases marijuana restrictions
A major update to Army recruiting regulations this week raises the maximum age a recruit can join to 42, and removes a barrier to joining for recruits with a single legal conviction for marijuana or..
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Soldiers must now get approval from supervisors for tuition assistance
All soldiers will now need approval from their supervisors before they can receive financial assistance under the Army’s Tuition Assistance program, which helps soldiers pay for taking higher...
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After more than half a century, these veterans returned to Vietnam
It was a homecoming of sorts — decades overdue. A dozen Vietnam veterans returned to the Southeast Asian country — with all but one having not been back since their combat boots left the soil of...
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Veteran with Multiple Sclerosis explores her world
Traveling with multiple sclerosis A multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis often brings with it a wave of logistical, emotional and financial challenges.
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Veterans excel as educators
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How one veteran uses his troubled past to help others thrive
Joanne and Jose Mendoza are active volunteers with Chapter 12 and Auxiliary Unit 12 in San Bernardino, California. Jose Mendoza doesn’t shy away from his past.
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The combat jumps of the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team in Korea
As an educator, historian, and someone who is airborne qualified with five completed parachute jumps , the history of airborne operations has always been deeply meaningful to me.
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New study links bone marrow cancers to Agent Orange exposure
The VA’s list of presumptive conditions for Agent Orange exposure is a fairly long one, but many Vietnam War veterans will tell you it’s far from complete, even after the PACT Act added...
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Navy destroyer with grizzly bear battle flag pays tribute to heroic Marine
Friend and foe alike will have no problem recognizing the Navy’s newest destroyer when it flies its distinctive battle flag, which features the visage of a growling grizzly bear.
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These Military and Veteran Education Benefits Cover Aviation Training
Here are the military and veteran education benefits that pay for aviation maintenance and flight training and how much you might get.
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Live Whole Health #310: Healing carrot soup with ginger and turmeric
A restorative soup for spring renewal Lightly roasting fresh vegetables helps bring out new flavors and supports your immune system.
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Coast Guard families are underreported victims of the Homeland Security shutdown
“Hurry up and wait.” We’ve all heard this phrase at one point or another, but at this exact moment in time, it really (and literally) hits home.
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Senator references Iwo Jima while pushing for US to take Kharg Island
Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, during which 5,931 Marines were killed — twice as many as all the Marines who died during World War I — including Medal of Honor recipient...
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Your standard rifle can now be an anti-drone weapon. Seriously.
For most of the last century, if something hostile was flying at your face, options boiled down to this: hope somebody around has a big gun. A Stinger team . A Patriot battery.
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A family legacy of service
Connected by duty and care Army Veteran Rob Sterling recently visited the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), bringing with him an incredible family legacy that warmed the hearts of VA...
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 23, 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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National Guard mobilized for search and rescue operations amid Hawaii floods
Members of the National Guard and Coast Guard are carrying out extensive search and rescue efforts in Hawaii, as the state is hit by the largest and worst flooding in two decades.
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Decorated Navy vet Bob Feller is the only MLB pitcher to throw an Opening Day no-hitter
As Bob Feller drove to sign his contract with the Cleveland Indians for the 1942 season, he distracted himself by listening to his car radio.
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After the crisis call: How SPCs can keep Veterans connected
How SPCs can keep Veterans connected Reaching out for support can happen for all kinds of reasons. Maybe life is piling up. Maybe something from your past is bothering you again.
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