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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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Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’
World War II in the Pacific produced a remarkable 10 fighter pilots of the United States Marine Corps who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Aside from Captain Henry T.
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How to avoid tax scams: Know your tax preparer
VA is committed to protecting Veterans and their families from tax fraud. Follow these tips to avoid being scammed this tax season.
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Operation Tapeworm: How the US Army’s most elite hunted down Saddam’s sons
The Ba’athist regime of Saddam Hussein may have fallen on Mar. 20, 2003, but the hunt for its leadership would take much longer. The dictator and his two sons, Uday and Qusay, were still out there.
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A Marine Went on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land to Heal from War. War Found Him Anyway
Photos courtesy of Michael Pereira and Wiki Commons. Illustration by Hrisanthi Pickett
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Why Genghis Khan and the Mongols were the most-feared army of all time
The world has seen some heinous wars in its time, including those that took out entire kingdoms and cultures. Modern citizens could do little to understand some wars, including those that were fought.
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It only took 2 weeks for the Iran war to cause a draft scare
An awkwardly worded question and a poorly phrased answer by a government official have launched speculation and debate about the possibility of a draft.
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Bring your empathy and expertise to VA as a social worker
Across Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers (VAMCs), outpatient clinics and community-based programs, social workers help Veterans overcome personal and social challenges, navigate health...
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US goes after Iran’s ability to lay sea mines, build drones, top general says
With the war against Iran in its second week, the U.S. military’s focus now includes destroying factories that build one-way attack drones and preventing the Iranian military from using sea mines,...
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Custom adaptive devices built for Veterans, at no cost
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Hegseth won’t say how long Iran war might last
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long U.S. military operations against Iran might last, a day after President Donald Trump indicated the conflict could be nearing its end.
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Veteran who survived missile strike says field screenings ‘easily miss’ TBIs
Retired Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson survived the Iranian ballistic missile strike on Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, in 2020, that left dozens with traumatic brain injuries that went undiagnosed for days and,.
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Taking steps to stop a common cancer
Screening more Veterans than ever for colon cancer What is colon or colorectal cancer? In the last year, colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) has been identified as the leading cause of cancer-related...
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Modernizing VA home loans
VA is transforming technologies to Improve the Veteran homebuying experience Veterans will soon see enhancements to the VA Home Loan program with cutting-edge technologies, making it easier and more..
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The M113 armored personnel carrier was supposed to be obsolete
In April 2022, when the U.S. National Guard began pulling M113 armored personnel carriers out of storage to ship to Ukraine, the reaction was fairly consistent.
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Informed consent bill would empower veterans prescribed high-risk medications
Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability for those who have served, and severe pain is 40% more common among veterans than nonveterans.
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Senator blocks veterans benefits bill over cost in ‘dollars and cents’
For several years, veterans groups have been pushing for legislation that would allow those wounded in combat to receive both disability benefits and retirement pay.
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Live Whole Health #308 – Find your breath
There are times when we say things like, “It took my breath away,” or “I could hardly breathe,” or “I swear, I stopped breathing for a second.
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