The SIG Sauer M7 is dead. How long does the XM8 have?
The M14 rifle replaced the venerable M1 Garand in 1957 and infamously served as the primary U.S. service rifle for only five years before it was replaced by the M16 rifle.
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Memorial Day observances and events across the nation
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Air Force now has 18 of its new Skyraider II ‘Swiss Army Knife’ aircraft, official says
The Air Force now has 18 new light attack aircraft that are designed to support special operations forces on the ground, and it expects to receive “a handful more” by October, said Lt. Col.
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Hegseth mulls benefits fix for veterans exposed to radiation at A-bomb test site
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week said he would conduct a review on supporting a bill that would give veterans — predominantly from the U.S.
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Fighter pilots say Growler crews’ safe ejections were a ‘miracle’
All four Navy aircrew members involved in a midair collision Sunday over an Idaho airshow survived ejecting from their planes, Navy officials confirmed Monday, an outcome that several retired fighter.
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Live Whole Health #318: Treat your body with kindness
Loving kindness meditation is a specific practice that invites us to cultivate warmth and love for others and ourselves. When I first heard the phrase “loving-kindness,” it felt distant and...
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SOCOM wants to move fast on new tech: ‘We’re not building aircraft carriers here’
U.S. Special Operations Command, or SOCOM, is focused on moving quickly to get technology into the hands of special operators, a senior acquisitions official with the command said on Monday.
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This Black Green Beret battled communists and racism in Vietnam
In the 1960s, America underwent the trials of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War , both of which Col. Paris Davis took head-on.
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The F4F Wildcat: The little fighter that could
There is no dearth of historic aircraft that helped to change the course of World War II — the B-17 Flying Fortress, the Vought F4U Corsair and the P-51 Mustang, to name a few.
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Plan your future with VA’s Military Life Cycle (MLC) modules
We’ve all fallen down the rabbit hole of endless scrolling, from adorable baby videos to mind-blowing dance moves, and lawns that are practically a work of art.
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Historian’s nearly two decade quest to piece together America’s last major offensive in Vietnam
It was in 2007 that James Smither received a call from Jeffrey Wilcox , a West Point grad who served in the 101st Airborne Division.
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The 2026 National Memorial Day Concert on PBS
On Sunday, May 24, the National Memorial Day Concert airs live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise—both longtime...
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The healthy way forward through MOVE!
How the VA MOVE program helped Sherry Thornton lose 110 pounds For many years, Sherry Thornton tried to lose weight to improve her health.
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 18, 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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Air Force Reserve Command chief honored with massive sword
Another Air Force general now has a large sword. This past week, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy was inducted into the Air Force’s Order of the Sword, the service’s weapon-themed society that honors leaders...
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The sensational defection of Stalin’s daughter to the US during the Cold War
Chester Bowles did not feel well on March 6, 1967. Bowles, the United States ambassador to India, was home battling the flu when his phone rang.
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Practical skills for Veterans to lower suicide risk
You can take steps every day to manage challenges before they build into something bigger Suicide prevention isn’t only about what happens before or during a crisis.
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Aircrews safely eject after two Navy jets collide during air show
Four naval aviators ejected from their E/A-18G fighter jets and parachuted safely to the ground after their planes collided in mid-air during an air show.
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Navy commissions the USS Cleveland, the last littoral combat ship
Nearly two decades after the first littoral combat ship entered naval service, the final one was commissioned this weekend.
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Tokens of remembrance: The things we leave behind
Every year, millions of people visit military memorials and cemeteries across the United States. And every year, visitors leave tokens of remembrance behind.
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4 signs your workplace does not truly value its people
Dear MilSpouses: It is our intent here at Mighty MilSpouse, to keep it real with you. To provide you with solid, grounded, and best practices based on expertise, experience, and evidence-based...
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