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The world’s shortest war lasted an incredibly brief 38 minutes
Thirty-eight minutes. The Anglo-Zanzibar War on August 27, 1896, was fought in less time than it takes to watch the much-discussed combat scene from “Lone Survivor.
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Air National Guard general says Iran operation demonstrates ‘wartime readiness’
Troops taking part in the war with Iran are “writing history” and showcasing their “wartime readiness,” the acting commander of the Air National Guard told his forces.
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The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For over 100 years, Arlington National Cemetery has been the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but it hasn’t always been guarded — or revered.
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Here’s what happens when the US starts a military draft
When the United States becomes embroiled in any ongoing conflict (not just a new Middle Eastern conflict), it inevitably stokes conscription fears among American civilians.
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The Space Force was fighting Iran before the first F-35 took off
Before the first bomb fell, the conflict in Iran was already being dominated from 22,000 miles above it. On an uneventful evening in February 2026, hours prior to F-35s screaming off carrier decks...
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Veteran spends 500+ hours helping others access virtual care
Virtual Health Resource Center connects Veterans with care After serving 26 years in the Army as a military intelligence officer, working 10 years at a global science-based technology company and...
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 9, 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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Why the Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security
The United States Coast Guard has been around since President George Washington signed the Tariff Act in 1790. In the nearly 2½ centuries since, the Coast Guard has pingponged between three federal...
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USS Nimitz sets off for Latin America in its last deployment
The USS Nimitz is at sea for one last job. The aging aircraft carrier, set to be decommissioned, departed its homeport in Washington State this weekend and is heading to the waters around Latin...
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US service member dies of injuries from Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia
A U.S. service member passed away Saturday night, days after being wounded in an Iranian attack on American forces in Saudi Arabia, U.S. Central Command said.
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VA releases 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
Suicides among Veterans have decreased, but the report reinforces the need for connection, support and continued prevention efforts In February, VA released the 2025 National Veteran Suicide...
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US strikes continue as Iran war enters its second week
Nine days into the war with Iran, U.S. forces alongside the Israeli military continue to bomb targets around Iran and throughout the Middle East as the conflict shows no signs of ending. U.S.
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How denied VA mental health care led to the Church of Scientology
L. Ron Hubbard, a Navy veteran, filed for disability claims and was denied—something he attributes to his going off the deep end and eventually founding the most balls crazy religion west of the...
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The best 8 TV shows streaming right now
There’s a lot of great television out there right now, so much that it can be difficult to keep up. Some are so explosively popular you will be unable to avoid them (you might have heard of...
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US, Ecuador strike suspected drug trafficking camp near Colombian border
American and Ecuadorian forces carried out “lethal kinetic strikes” against drug traffickers in Ecuador near the Colombian border, U.S. Southern Command announced on Friday.
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Service across generations
Gayle Smith and Elaine H. Niggemann: Leadership, legacy, service and the evolution of VA nursing From the battlefields of Vietnam to executive leadership within the Veterans health care system,...
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Fake veteran impersonated soldier to claim VA benefits, prosecutors say
A Massachusetts man was arrested this week and accused of impersonating an Army veteran for more than three decades, receiving tens of thousands of dollars in VA medical care and committing crimes in.
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It’s time for the VA to recognize spouse proxy for catastrophic veteran illnesses
Pete Barnum can’t talk much these days. Surgery for squamous cell carcinoma —the kind linked to toxic exposure, the kind the PACT Act was written for—has left his speech severely impaired.
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Coast Guard swimmer dies from injuries sustained in offshore rescue
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer died Thursday from injuries sustained during a rescue at sea late last month. Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers was a rescue swimmer, a rate known in the service as...
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Network with a VA recruiter at an upcoming event
Spring is on the horizon, and so is a rewarding career at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This March, our recruiters are traveling the country to connect with potential candidates and share..
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