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The Army is looking for ‘alternative protein’ for soldiers in the field
The Army is hoping to eventually put meat alternatives in ration packs for soldiers. No, the Army isn’t going vegan, but it is looking at “alternative proteins” to help keep soldiers well fed in...
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How to get suicide crisis care now, even if not in VA care
You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care to access life-saving suicide prevention support. Emergent suicide care services covered by VA can help.
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Wreck of Coast Guard cutter sunk in World War I found after 108 years
The Coast Guard cutter Tampa was sailing alone on the night of Sept. 26, 1918, on its way back to southern Wales to resupply.
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‘Invincible’ is the rare show that gets the military-government complex right
Most shows that tackle the military-government relationship play it one of two ways: Either the government is a noble institution full of selfless patriots, or it’s a shadowy cabal of...
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The hysterically relatable responses to a military spouse’s biggest PCS rule
Stacey Morgan knows a thing or two about PCS-ing. The U.S. Army wife and mother of four is preparing this summer for her eighth move, and a moment she had in the shower this week is going viral—well,.
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US to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon says
The U.S. will withdraw as many at 5,000 service members from bases in Germany, the Department of Defense announced late Friday afternoon.
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The Marine Corps is overhauling its Recon training
The Marine Corps is rebooting how it trains Reconnaissance Marines, with an overhaul of the program’s notoriously tough training curriculum.
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Our on-demand career fair is ready when you are
Looking to take the next step in your career without leaving the comfort of your home? You’re in luck! From resume reminders to open opportunities, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has...
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Two Air Force A-10s rescued lost boater on Florida lake
Weeks after A-10s helped save two downed aviators behind Iranian lines, the Warthog community capped off the month with a third rescue: a 73-year-old Florida man who fell off his boat.
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Military insiders may be betting on troops frequently, researchers say
Insiders with access to U.S. military war plans may be placing many more bets on real-world operations than previously understood, a team of researchers said Thursday.
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Navy says aviators can no longer command amphibious warships
In a major break with tradition, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle has directed that the Navy ships that transport Marines into war zones be commanded by surface warfare officers instead of.
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Closing the Month of the Military Child: A Quiet Strength Worth Honoring
As April comes to a close, so does the Month of the Military Child—a time for our nation to acknowledge and recognize the resilience, adaptability, and strength of the youngest members of military...
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A history of the War Powers Resolution and what it means for the Iran war
“In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive,” James Madison wrote regarding..
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Hegseth supports bill eliminating offsets for combat-disabled military retirees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has thrown his support behind proposed legislation that would give combat-wounded service members who are medically retired from the U.S.
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Growing veteran careers and businesses with DAV employment services
Air Force veteran Jasmine Paul, founder of youth financial literacy company The Wealth Playground, found support through DAV Patriot Boot Camp for entrepreneurs.
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Army Veteran benefits from robotic spinal surgery
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center pioneers first VA use of MAKO robot for spinal surgery For Denetra Dale, back issues have been part of her daily life for years.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide, spinal cord injury and stroke
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on service members at-risk for suicide receiving VA care, spinal cord injury and stroke.
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Iran-linked hackers sent menacing texts to US service members
Iranian-aligned hackers sent threatening WhatsApp messages to some U.S. service members at bases in the Persian Gulf, warning that they were about to be targeted by missiles and drones.
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The US military’s drinking water was the worst water you’ve ever loved
Nobody ever warns you about the Army’s drinkable water. There’s no pamphlet at the recruitment office, no orientation slide at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station).
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Basic Allowance for Housing went up. Your out-of-pocket expenses did too.
Your 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing increase sounds like relief. The fine print has been there the whole time. The Pentagon announced in December that military families would see an average 4.
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