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VA ‘invented new reasons’ to deny GI Bill benefits, lawsuit claims
Veterans say that the Department of Veterans Affairs has “invented new reasons to deny” former service members access to education benefits that many veterans qualify for, according to a new lawsuit.
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A Marine Corps general led a fictional Iran against the US military—and won
In 2002, the U.S. military tapped Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper to lead the opposing forces in the most expensive and expansive military exercise in history up until that point.
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Army’s new grenade uses blast overpressure instead of relying on fragmentation
The Army has developed a new hand grenade that kills by using blast overpressure instead of fragments when it explodes, which Army officials say is more effective for fighting in close-quarter urban..
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Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of Honor
In March 1915, the Great War was spreading like a plague across Europe, Asia and Africa, but the United States of America was still uninvolved and desperately striving to keep out of it.
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The most legit military watch is built for apocalyptic combat
A nuclear weapon detonates. The resulting EMP knocks out electronics for miles. Laser designators no longer work, and neither do the precision munitions they would direct.
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Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation in Congress that would fast-track medical care for veterans with infertility linked to hazardous exposures while serving overseas. Rep.
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Warning signs and ways to support Veterans in crisis
How Veterans can look out for each other, and act when something feels off. Veterans look out for their own. You’ve probably noticed when a buddy wasn’t acting like themselves.
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Veterans first: SVA and VA team up to support student Veterans
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recently shared how partnering with VA delivered real impact for student Veterans. During a recent Joint House and Senate Veterans Service Organization (VSO)...
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Military families face waves of AI videos meant to sow discord and tug at heartstrings
The flood of misinformation, fake content, and dubious news sources online is causing uncertainty for military families waiting at home, according to multiple advocates who’ve seen the stress rise in.
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How this Air Force veteran allegedly spied for Iran
Monica Witt stepped off a plane in Tehran in late August 2013 and began a new life. No matter how hard the United States Air Force veteran has tried, however, she can’t fully escape her past. The U.S.
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When the war followed a Marine home
Years after coming home, Dolshenko now spends his time making memories closer to home, like a squirrel hunting trip with his son in Indiana.
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Former VA secretary to head national hunger relief organization
Former Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough has been named CEO of Feeding America, a non-profit network of more than 250 food banks, regional cooperatives, agencies and food bank associations.
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The torch and the baton: Passing the legacy of service from mother to daughter
For the transition from February’s Black History Month to March’s Women’s History Month, we’re honored to present the dynamic story of a mother-daughter duo that embodies the..
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Sailor sports ‘Arrogant Bastard’ beer patch on carrier involved in Iran combat operations
At least one sailor taking part in combat operations against Iran knows a thing or two about arrogant bastards. Or, at least, is familiar with the beer of the same name.
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Is there anything new to learn about Patton? The National WWII Museum thinks so.
“The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this army. I’m not even supposed to be in England.
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DAV statement on VA’s planned use of AI to review benefit questionnaires
DAV has concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to use an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to identify potential fraud in Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) going back more...
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6 things to know about the Sentinels guarding Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknowns
It doesn’t matter whether the sun is shining, a hurricane is passing through Washington, D.C., or a Tomb guard accidentally gets stabbed in the foot .
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US Apache pilots explain how helicopters are shooting down Iranian drones
Pilots who fly Apache helicopters for the Army are fiercely dedicated to their mission of watching over and defending forces below on the ground.
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VA Study: Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Drugs May Fight Addiction Across Every Major Substance
For the more than 48 million Americans with substance use disorders, including a disproportionate share of veterans, GLP-1 drugs are not yet an approved addiction treatment.
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Celebrating March as National Nutrition Month
Power your day with nutrition March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Discover the Power of Nutrition.” Food is more than fuel, and it can shape how you feel, move and think.
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