Legacy
6 songs that will always remind America of the Vietnam War
When it comes to wars that define a generation, there’s nothing that can top the Vietnam era. The war dominated the national conversation in the news and on television.
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Legacy
The Marquis de Lafayette’s Paris gravesite is filled with dirt from Massachusetts
According to the history books, his name is Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette. In the United States, however, his legend is such that he has transcended a full name.
Advocacy
VFW defends First Amendment rights amid blowback over political cartoon
The nation’s largest combat veteran organization is fending off criticism over a political cartoon that depicts vets facing a firing squad for proposed changes to benefits in a sweeping reform bill —.
Health
Live Whole Health #325: Give yourself a lift with guided imagery
Imagine your body as one of those Macy’s Day balloons, but instead of helium your body is filled with stress, anger, pain and overall misery. Sometimes you feel you are about to burst!
Service
US troops working in Venezuelan airport tower as aid flows in
U.S. airmen and Marines have been helping to staff the air traffic control tower at Venezuela’s main international airport, the primary lifeline for airlifted aid following two major earthquakes,...
Health
Go plant-based this summer
Savor saucy BBQ tempeh “ribs” with a sustainable twist This summer, fire up the grill and your health! Choosing delicious plant-based foods can help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer and...
Legacy
What South Korea’s Chunmoo rocket launcher has that HIMARS doesn’t
South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is gaining popularity around the globe, particularly within NATO.
Legacy
How James Bond’s longest-running ‘Q’ survived 5 excruciating years as a POW
The Germans held Desmond Llewelyn captive for most of World War II . Llewelyn was a prisoner of war long before he gained fame by playing James Bond’s gadget master, “Q,” in 17 movies.
Transition
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for July 6, 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.
Legacy
How an American Nazi became the World War II propagandist ‘Lord Haw-Haw’
Throughout the history of war (and politics), there has always been a constant barrage of propaganda. During World War II , the names Tokyo Rose (Iva Toguri D’Aquino, along with about a dozen more...
Service
Navy offers up to $280,000 in bonuses to keep reserve aviators
The Navy is offering as much as $280,000 in bonuses over seven years to reserve aviators, in an effort to “retain skilled personnel for critical naval aviation enterprise billets.
Service
National Guard soldiers shoot and kill man in Memphis overnight
Two members of the Tennessee National Guard shot and killed an armed man early Sunday in Memphis, law enforcement said. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said today that Memphis police and...
Health
Care without limits: How VA telehealth is reaching Veterans where they are
VA telehealth satisfaction hits record highs for sixth straight year Every Veteran has unique care needs, and VA strives to meet those needs with the highest quality of care possible.
Health
A Veteran’s second chance: Lifesaving heart care
Lifesaving, coordinated VA heart care saved an Army Veteran’s life after a critical arterial blockage was discovered For years, Army Veteran Richard Boda brushed off the growing fatigue, shortness of.
Service
Navy halts search for sailor missing in the Arabian Sea
The Navy suspended its search for a sailor who went missing after their helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea at the start of the month.
Service
Washington’s orders to troops after July 4: You’re fighting for a new nation
The Fourth of July and the signing of the Declaration of Independence severed ties with Great Britain and thus receives its due attention.
Legacy
A former soldier with a TBI found his purpose in helping other veterans
Hiding in plain sight tired the hell out of Ben Heck. While deployed in Mosul, Iraq, in 2005, Heck sustained a traumatic brain injury as a result of a roadside bomb.
Legacy
Inside this US Special Operations unit’s clandestine missions in Vietnam
Established on January 24, 1964, MACV-SOG was a multi-service clandestine unit tasked with conducting covert operations before and during the Vietnam War.
Legacy
Tuskegee’s librarian: Dr. Sara Delaney brought healing through books
A visionary who redefined healing through literacy At a time when hospitals focused primarily on physical treatment, Dr. Sara Marie Johnson Peterson Delaney believed healing also lived in the pages...
Service
Service that sparked a lifelong passion for WWII Veteran
A century-long journey shaped by service, resilience and an enduring love of the sea At 101, Navy WWII Veteran Levern Owens still finds his mind wandering back to the vast expanse of the ocean, the...