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Refusing evacuation, this Marine packed dirt into his wound and continued to fight
Conducted from March 19 to April 19, 1967, Operation Prairie III was one of a series of movements by the 3rd Marine Division aimed at engaging and eliminating the communist units arriving in South...
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Air Force removes security airmen from full duty after entering wrong home with a child inside
Air Force officials have launched a command-directed investigation into why at least two armed Security Forces airmen mistakenly entered a residence on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, while a child was.
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The USS Devilfish suffered the only kamikaze attack on a US submarine
By October 1944, the Imperial Japanese Navy was on the defensive. Allied forces in the Pacific had pushed back the gains Japan made in the years following its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
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How effective hand hygiene helps keep everyone safe
World Hand Hygiene Day highlights the importance of clean hands to prevent infections Like so many advancements in medicine, the modern history of hand hygiene to prevent infection can trace its way..
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Improving civilian employment outcomes through skills translation and matching
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DAV Bowl gives veterans and athletes more than competition
Army veteran Robbie Gaupp and Navy veteran Kelly Smith When Kelly Smith played football in 2015 for the first time since her injury, the experience was transformative.
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NASA’s X-59 breaks the sound barrier without the sonic boom
A “sonic thump” may not have the same awesomeness factor as a sonic boom, but it still has the right stuff. And like it or not, it’s the new standard in supersonic flight.
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Guardsmen who reacted to November attack receive medals for heroism
Two officers with the West Virginia National Guard received awards for heroism Monday for stopping a gunman who attacked a National Guard patrol in Washington, D.C.
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Live Whole Health #316: Finding deep rest
May is National Meditation Month, and whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this is a great time to connect with your body and mind through mediative practices.
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US Army and Navy helicopters sink six Iranian small boats, commander says
Army Apaches and Navy Seahawk helicopters destroyed six Iranian small boats on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, according to Adm.
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Impacts of Strait of Hormuz tensions stifle searches for US missing in Laos
For the second time since February, the ripple effects of the Iran war have spread to Laos, where fuel shortages have forced the cancellation or curtailment of searches by U.
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The complete guide to Space Force ranks
All it takes is one look at your smartphone to realize why the Space Force exists. Created on December 20, 2019, the United States military’s youngest service branch has myriad responsibilities.
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Veterans get real about their mental health journeys
Candid talk about recognizing challenges and finding solutions Are you having a hard time deciding whether changes in your feelings or behavior are temporary or a cause for concern?
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 4, 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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Delta Dental renews partnership with Disabled American Veterans,commits $150,000 in support of the mission
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Delta Dental, the nation’s leading provider of dental benefits.
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President Trump’s former royal Qatari 747 is now ready to be Air Force One
If the aircraft used to cart around the President of the United States were a car, it would be the equivalent of a Geo Storm.
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US will help ‘guide’ trapped ships out of the Strait of Hormuz
American forces will start guiding merchant ships out of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as President Donald Trump said the U.S.
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Mobile Medical Unit team rescues injured Veteran in need
Homeless Veterans patient aligned care team uses Mobile Medical Unit for lifesaving welfare check In VA, health care means more than just appointments and prescriptions.
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Two US soldiers missing during exercises in Morocco
U.S. and Moroccan forces are conducting search and rescue operations after two U.S. Army soldiers went missing after taking part in a training exercise in Morocco on Saturday. On Sunday, U.S.
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PCS season means carrying what matters, finding who matters
There’s a particular kind of energy that arrives with PCS season. It shows up in half-packed boxes, forwarded mail, school withdrawal forms, and the endless mental checklists running in the...
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