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5 ways to honor the fallen this Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day means so much more than a day off work. This is just not another long weekend. Memorial Day is not just about recognizing the unofficial start of summer when we fire up the barbecue...
We Are The Mighty·May 22
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Remembering Cheektowaga native and Army Pfc. Neil Ellis Bateman
Neil Ellis Bateman , a Cheektowaga native, was the second son born to Wallace and Ruth Bateman on April 9, 1947. Neil followed dad Wally’s footsteps, enlisting in the Army after graduating from...
VA News·May 21
Advocacy
House passes budget bill for Veterans Affairs, military construction
The House overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction and other programs for fiscal 2027 that included full funding for veterans health.
Military Times - Veterans·May 21
Benefits
VA-Guaranteed Home Loans: A trusted option for Veterans at every stage
The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are in bloom and “for sale” signs are blossoming on hundreds of thousands of homes across the United States.
VA News·May 21
Service
The MRZR Alpha 6×6 scratches a 1,000-pound itch for the military
Nobody asked Polaris to build a six-wheeled tactical vehicle that fits inside a helicopter, carries more payload than a Humvee, and can launch loitering munitions before the enemy figures out it left.
We Are The Mighty·May 21
Service
19-year-old soldier completes Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault and Pathfinder schools
Army Pfc. Mace Veit knew completing four of the Army’s most distinguished training courses in less than six months, including the rigors of Ranger School, would be tough. Constant testing.
Task & Purpose·May 21
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Stormin’ Norman Schwarzkopf’s Beretta M9 from Desert Storm is going up for auction
Yes, you read that right: Norman Schwarzkopf’s Beretta. The handgun that was on the hip of one of America’s most famous generals during one of the nation’s most significant modern military operations.
We Are The Mighty·May 21
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Tom Hanks-led World War II docuseries set to debut over Memorial Day
Fifty-three years after the “The World at War” debuted its comprehensive 26-episode arch chronicling the events of the Second World War, the History Channel and the National World War II Museum have..
Military Times - Veterans·May 21
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A promise remembered: Honoring Staff Sgt. Keith M. Maupin
Each Memorial Day , Americans pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation. Among them is Army Staff Sgt. Keith M.
VA News·May 21
Health
Own your mental condition. Then learn, fight, win!
Lessons learned from my lived experience with serious mental illness Mental health is health. Be aware of and learn about it. Take a psychological first aid course.
VA News·May 21
Service
This GPS-guided mortar system is meant to automate the call for fire
When responding to a call for fire, mortar crews have to verbally yell out deflection, charge, and elevation before dropping a round in the tube, but a new mortar system being developed for the Army..
Task & Purpose·May 21
Health
Stress caused by fraud: Tips for better mental health
VA is committed to providing key benefits and resources to help Veterans manage financial stress and safeguard their earned benefits against fraud .
VA News·May 21
Community
How one veteran uses gaming to change lives
Melissa Allen chooses games that allow her to talk to viewers while she streams. While deployed in Afghanistan, DAV life member Melissa Allen used her free time to set up a shared network for her...
DAV·May 21
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How an Army veteran became America’s greatest daredevil
Robert Knievel was in his late teens, and he already faced a crossroads. It was of his own making. Hell-bent on testing the limits of authority, Knievel ran afoul of the authorities in his native...
We Are The Mighty·May 21
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Why Is It Taking So Long to Identify America’s Unknown Fallen Heroes?
(Photo courtesy of the American Battle Monuments Commission) Buried beneath the curved, sweeping rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David at the Manila American Cemetery lies a special...
The War Horse·May 21
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VA Police honored nationwide during National Police Week
A mission unlike any other Across hundreds of medical centers, clinics and campuses, Department of Veterans Affairs police officers received recognition their mission deserves when the nation...
VA News·May 20
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‘Jimmy’ Trailer: The Oscars, World War II, and a wonderful life
In case you didn’t already know this, James Stewart—yes, “It’s A Wonderful Life” Jimmy Stewart—set down his Academy Award and put on the uniform of the Army Air Corps to fight in World War II.
We Are The Mighty·May 20
Service
This 6-wheeled dune-buggy could be how troops get resupplied in the future
In future fights, deployed troops could be resupplied with critical supplies by a six-wheeled vehicle that is small enough to be transported in an MV-22B Osprey, so it can go places larger vehicles...
Task & Purpose·May 20
Service
Here’s how soldiers could see combat in a future fight
In the next war, soldiers may look through a digital lens and see a landscape and a heads-up display that looks familiar to gamers: directional markers on a compass, messages from their command, and..
Task & Purpose·May 20
Benefits
VA Has Sped Up Claims Processing for GI Bill, Other Education Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs has processed more than 3 million enrollments in its Digital GI Bill system, a milestone the department reached in April.
Military.com - Benefits·May 20
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Honest, Vulnerable, Visible

Standing at her canvas in her studio in Virginia, Sam Juan brushed the surface and felt her shoulders drop. The Army veteran, artist and advocate spent years seeking healing from wounds that lingered...

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As the last Marines awaited rescue from Vietnam on April 30, 1975, they gathered on the rooftop of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. Tired and nervous, they engaged in idle chatter.

We Are The MightyJul 23legacy

Trump Promised Redemption for Troops Who Refused Covid Shots. A Year Later, Many Are Still Waiting

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The War HorseJul 23service

VA reduces improper payments for private health care by 98% since 2020, GAO finds

The Department of Veterans Affairs has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98%, reducing the amount from $7.

Military Times - VeteransJul 22health

Hazing could soon become a specific charge under military law

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Task & PurposeJul 22advocacy

Pentagon to roll out new test to assess troops’ cognitive performance

The Defense Department is updating its Cognitive Monitoring Program to include a next-generation capability to meet increased operational demands and reflect matured science.

Army Times - VeteransJul 22service

How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate

For years, the Major Richard Star Act appeared to have something Congress rarely sees: overwhelming bipartisan support from nearly 80 senators, more than 330 members of the House, major veterans...

Military Times - VeteransJul 22advocacy

Vermont built its Founding Father a 42-Foot monument. Then couldn’t find his body.

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We Are The MightyJul 22legacy

Expert attorneys created a free estate planning guide for active duty and veterans

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Life after cancer: Support for the journey beyond treatment

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Task & PurposeJul 22service

These are the 3 soldiers killed by Iran’s attack on a base in Jordan

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Task & PurposeJul 22service

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Two Air National Guard commanders fired for ‘loss of confidence’

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Two new Cold War movies spark America’s anti-authoritarian memory

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We Are The MightyJul 21legacy

One Veteran’s journey from homelessness to honored caretaker

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VA NewsJul 21legacy