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US launches ‘major combat operations’ against Iran
American and Israeli warplanes bombed Tehran Saturday morning, the start of what President Donald Trump called a “massive and ongoing operation” against Iran.
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Pentagon to cut ties with Ivy League and other top universities, Hegseth says
The Department of Defense is blocking active-duty troops from attending graduate-level education at Ivy League schools and other top universities, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Friday.
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Empower Veterans with a career in vocational rehabilitation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is urgently hiring vocational rehabilitation specialists and counselors to help Veterans build fulfilling, independent lives after injury, illness, or...
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How the Marine Corps’ oldest division survived at Chosin Reservoir
Gen. Douglas MacArthur did not become one of the United States military’s greatest generals by making miscalculations. He made a huge one during the Korean War, though.
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Air Guard and Reserve troops say new Air Force rules add to confusion over benefits
The Air Force says a new policy will streamline access to health care for reservists and Air National Guardsmen who are hurt on duty.
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Military shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone with a laser
The U.S. military at the southern border used a laser system to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” uncrewed aerial system near the U.S.
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The anonymous plot to oust George Washington as commander-in-chief
In the winter of 1777-1778, the American Revolution faced one of its most perilous internal crises. While British forces occupied Philadelphia and the Continental Army struggled to survive at Valley..
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A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday
100 years, one incredible journey Employees and fellow Veterans came together at the Birmingham VA Clinic to celebrate a special milestone: the 100th birthday of World War II Navy Veteran Therold...
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on telehealth, Parkinson’s disease and military transitions
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on telehealth kidney disease management, a potential treatment for Parkinson’s...
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These 3 soldiers will be awarded Medals of Honor
President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to three soldiers on Monday, marking the second time this week that he has recognized service members with the U.S.
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Marines reject Army’s SIG M7 rifle, opting to keep H&K M27
Smaller in both size and budget, the Marine Corps often lags behind the Army when it comes to infantry rifles. Early in World War II, Marines were still using bolt-action M1903s from the previous...
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I served nearly 30 years fixing aircraft, driving warships, and explaining policy. The Survivor Benefit Plan still blindsided me.
Over nearly 30 years in the Navy, I learned how to solve problems. I started as an aviation electrician’s mate, fixing aircraft on the flight line. I later drove warships as a surface warfare officer.
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This plane survived Pearl Harbor and struck back at Midway
Japan’s surprise attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, brought the United States fully into World War II. Although America adopted an official war policy of defeating the Axis in Europe first,..
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Marines remain the few, the proud, the skinny under new standards
Under new Marine Corps body composition rules released on Thursday, Marines now must be slightly skinnier than Pentagon standards announced in January.
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DAV statement on VA rule rescindment
DAV is pleased to learn VA is completely rescinding its rule regarding the impact of medication on evaluation ratings for service-connected disabilities.
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The Allies refused to buy American surplus after WWII so US troops pushed it into the ocean
Americans have been dumping valuable stuff into the ocean since before the United States became an independent country. Whether it was done as a protest, as a disposal method, or out of pure spite.
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VA rescinds decision that could have lowered veterans’ disability rating
A week after the Department of Veterans Affairs published an interim final rule that would have lowered disability compensation for millions of military veterans, the VA announced Thursday it is...
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The latest on whether the Army-Navy football game is changing dates
As debate continues about when and whether to expand the College Football Playoff, the Army-Navy game remains an important part of that discussion.
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The bizarre James Bond hoax that has Hollywood scratching its head
Here’s what we know: Amazon has greenlit what is being called “Bond 26,” the next film in the 007 franchise with “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve directing and “Peaky...
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VA plans to officially rescind controversial disability rule
The Department of Veterans Affairs is formally rescinding a rule that would have impacted how the agency evaluates disability benefits, after a week of outcry from veterans groups, according to a...
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