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Whole Health services improve outcomes for Veterans
New data shows Whole Health boosts outcomes and engagement for Veterans Veterans are seeing meaningful improvements in their health and well-being through VA’s Whole Health services.
VA News·May 16
Service
Ford Carrier Strike Group awarded rare Presidential Unit Citation for Iran War
Thousands of sailors from the Ford Carrier Strike Group were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation today for their active role in the war with Iran, where they dealt with constant threat of enemy...
Task & Purpose·May 16
Service
US, Nigerian troops kill ISIS second in command
American and Nigerian forces killed the Islamic State’s director of global operations in a Friday evening operation, U.S. African Command said.
Task & Purpose·May 16
Family
How to have a seamless family transition during a PCS Move
With May here and summer approaching, the seasonal break from school marks the start of PCS (Permanent Change of Station) moves for military families.
We Are The Mighty·May 16
Transition
How VA nurses are enabling access to care
Across the country, nurses at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are leading innovative efforts to ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality care, no matter where they live.
VA News·May 15
Service
Pentagon cancels planned deployment of long-range missile unit to Germany
A long-planned deployment of an Army long-range fire battalion to Germany has been canceled, a defense official confirmed to Task & Purpose.
Task & Purpose·May 15
Benefits
The power of connection: why access, not awareness, changes outcomes
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VA News·May 15
Legacy
History Channel doc revisits boxing’s most politically charged rivalry
Throughout history, there have been moments when sports represented something far greater than athletic competition. As the world drifted toward World War II , the two heavyweight boxing matches...
We Are The Mighty·May 15
Health
Marine Corps Veteran embraces first Winter Sports Clinic
Adaptive sports redefine what’s possible Joe Gibson arrived with a mix of curiosity and excitement to the 40th anniversary of the Winter Sport Clinic at Snowmass Village, Colo.
VA News·May 15
Service
Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones
The Army is buying rifle-mounted smart scopes that soldiers can use to shoot down small drones, similar to the advanced fire control systems being used by Marines.
Task & Purpose·May 15
Health
VA Research Wrap Up: VA announces 2026 Research Week Awardees
As part of the 2026 Research Week, May 11 – 15, VA announced the winners of four prestigious research awards. Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement Dr.
VA News·May 15
Legacy
A nod to NODs and the history of US military night vision
Flip them down slowly, and your worldview will instantly change. Not in a dramatic way, or in a Hollywood CGI slopfest sort of way.
We Are The Mighty·May 15
Service
‘West-side Skid Row’: Pests, crime, litigation plague plans for VA’s Los Angeles campus
Efforts are underway to expand housing for homeless veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 388-acre west Los Angeles campus , but a lack of security and services threaten the plan to build a.
Military Times - Veterans·May 14
Service
Sailor wins $60k after false eviction left him ‘functionally homeless’
A Navy sailor will be paid $60,000 by a Florida property management company that obtained an “unlawful” eviction notice against him, according to federal prosecutors.
Task & Purpose·May 14
Service
Letterkenny Army Depot the heart of more SIG Sauer M17 incidents
On March 12, 2026, Letterkenny Army Depot confirmed the death of a soldier during training that morning. An investigation by Tasmin Mahfuz of WGAL, an NBC affiliate in Lancaster, Penn.
We Are The Mighty·May 14
Service
Soldiers at Ranger School will now fix bayonets in test of grit
Those looking to take on the Army’s infamously difficult Ranger School will have to start by fixing bayonets, then run through smoke, razor wire, and machine gun bursts, hop in a trench, and stab the.
Task & Purpose·May 14
Service
Barracks improvements, installation safety top priorities for military construction budget
The Defense Department’s $26.8 billion military construction request for fiscal 2027 is needed to build unaccompanied housing and protect installations to ensure the security of U.S.
Military Times - Veterans·May 14
Benefits
A VA system paid out millions in ‘improper’ claims
When a veteran passed away in 2023 from heart disease, their family asked the Department of Veterans Affairs for service-connected benefits they believed their death triggered.
Task & Purpose·May 14
Family
A century of service: The Pineda family’s multi-generational military legacy
Service is often described as a calling, but for the Pineda family, it’s a foundation. From the front lines of Vietnam to the halls of the White House and the flight lines of the Air Force, the...
VA News·May 14
Health
Understanding connection: Veteran homelessness and mental health
Why housing stability is essential to mental health treatment and recovery for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Among Veterans receiving VA care, those experiencing homelessness or enrolled in...
VA News·May 14
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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.

We Are The MightyJul 23service

Going all in with VA MOVE! Program

Marine Veteran Edward Chavez turned his health around with VA’s MOVE! Program, losing 40 pounds in five months When serious health issues began to surface, Marine Veteran Edward Chavez knew he was...

VA NewsJul 23health

25 years later, ‘Band of Brothers’ still resonates

As an actor, Ross McCall is used to being recognized on the street. However, the Scottish film and TV star is amazed at the amount of attention he still receives for a character he portrayed a...

Military Times - VeteransJul 23legacy

The US is in another asymmetric war in the Middle East

The Post 9/11 wars have shown the limits of America’s military might against insurgents, terrorist groups, and other enemies that fight in the shadows instead of in force-on-force battles.

Task & PurposeJul 23service

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...

DAVJul 23community

Inside Operation Frequent Wind and the scramble to get US military out of Vietnam

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

Staff Sgt. Bruna Souza, 102nd Medical Group, administers a COVID-19 vaccine during an immunization clinic at Otis Air National Guard Base, Feb. 6.

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

Hazing could become a specific charge under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, under a provision in the upcoming fiscal year’s defense spending bill.

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.

Imagine being such a legend that someone from New York—a state you famously hated—decides to name a line of furniture after you in the 150 years after you died.

We Are The MightyJul 22legacy

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

When a service member dies without updating a beneficiary form, the government pays whoever’s listed on the paperwork, even if it’s someone the recently deceased hadn’t spoken to in decades.

We Are The MightyJul 22service

Life after cancer: Support for the journey beyond treatment

Supporting survivors as they adjust to a new normal Facing cancer is a journey that extends beyond treatment, with challenges that continue long after treatment ends.

VA NewsJul 22health

Enlisted Marines in the US will not be getting single barracks rooms

Stateside Marines who looked at the new enlisted barracks in Japan featuring private rooms should not get their hopes up about the possibility of living without a roommate.

Task & PurposeJul 22service

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

The Pentagon has announced that Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, is “believed to have been killed” in a July 17 Iranian attack against Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.

Task & PurposeJul 22service

How Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Great White Fleet’ revealed the Navy’s potential

When the Japanese navy showed its overwhelming force during the Russo-Japanese War in the early 20th century, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt took notice.

We Are The MightyJul 22legacy

Military Spouse Life Prepared Me for Almost Anything. Then Came Retirement

Photos courtesy of Tina G. Williams " /> This spring, my family ended up living in two hotel rooms in Helena, Montana. Within weeks, we had lost both our home and my husband’s civilian job.

The War HorseJul 22family

Medal of Honor recipients on service, hope and legacy of duty

In the spirit of America’s 250th anniversary, one Medal of Honor recipient reflected on the word “hope” as he considered America for future generations. Retired Army Master Sgt.

Military Families MagazineJul 22legacy

Explore physical therapy careers at VA

Physical therapists at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) help Veterans regain independence, mobility and quality of life.

VA NewsJul 21health

Your experience matters. Take the 2026 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Military and Veteran families carry experiences that don’t always appear in data, but they should. From navigating post-service transitions to managing financial stability, employment, healthcare and...

VA NewsJul 21service

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

The top wing commander in the Wyoming Air National Guard and a senior group commander were fired from their positions July 17 by the state’s commanding general, state officials said. Col.

Task & PurposeJul 21service

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

“We face an enemy that is ever growing.” That’s how Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom”) as Ronald Reagan opens the trailer for “The Brink of War.

We Are The MightyJul 21legacy

One Veteran’s journey from homelessness to honored caretaker

Finding stability and meaning through work that serves others For James Barger, joining the Air Force at 18 felt like a way to build a future and see the world beyond the small town in East Tennessee...

VA NewsJul 21legacy