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Ukraine turned war into a point-based game with a real-world rewards market

If you listen closely to the sounds coming from the Donbas on this frigid Winter day, you won’t just hear the whistle of incoming 152mm shells or the persistent buzz of drone engines in the sky.

Why the Honor Guard is the best military experience

If there’s one firm fact about military service, it is that you will eventually get out. Whether you retire or simply leave after a certain amount of time is, for the most part, your decision.

Live Whole Health #305: Give your shoulders a little love

I often carry my stress in my shoulders and upper back. Colder weather and sitting in front of a computer for many hours a day certainly doesn’t help.

US troops deploy to Nigeria to train its military

Roughly 100 American troops arrived in Nigeria today to help train and support the country’s military, a U.S. official confirmed to Task & Purpose.

Legendary actor, Army veteran, and Navy brat Robert Duvall dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose own service and military upbringing informed a lifetime of tough, believable performances, died Sunday evening, Feb.

VA Launches Plan to Expand Dental Care Access for Veterans

Dale Dye says ‘decoration inflation’ turns medals into participation trophies

In a recent blog post , Dale Dye recalled standing at a base exchange in San Antonio, chatting with a young airman who’s been in for three years. The kid was wearing seven ribbons on his chest.

CHAMPVA app hits 1 million, bringing benefits to your fingertips

Linking Veterans and families to benefits, covered services and VA resources VA recently reached a major milestone as it welcomed its one-millionth beneficiary of the Civilian Health and Medical...

President Lincoln personally led a recon mission during the Civil War

As the United States marks Presidents Day ahead of its 250th anniversary, Americans are invited to reflect on the individuals who carried the weight of the presidency during moments of national peril.

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 16, 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.

A father and uncle were killed in Vietnam. This family returned to remember them.

Sitting at a beachside bar, Jeff Evans looked out into the waters of the South China Sea and wondered if his dad and uncle had ever shared a beer at the same bar.

VCS customers donate 7,000+ items to help homeless Veterans

All items to Veterans in need During the season of giving, the patrons of Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) did their part and collected more than 7,000 donated items at PatriotStores throughout VA.

Space Force beats its recruiting goal in just five months as service rushes to expand

Space Force wants to double the number of guardians in its ranks, and is making progress on that, having already beat its recruitment goals for this fiscal year.

Everything you need to know about a government shutdown before the next one

Every year in the United States, the U.S. Congress is tasked with creating a federal budget for the next fiscal year. The budget is created in the House of Representatives, sent to the Senate for...

US hits dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria amid base withdrawals

American forces hit dozens of Islamic State positions and storage sites over the last 10 days, U.S. Central Command said. CENTCOM reported that it carried out 10 airstrikes within 10 days, from Feb.

Redefining Valentine’s Day in a military household

We know what the cultural expectations of Valentine’s Day bring every year: the dinner reservations booked weeks in advance, the roses and chocolates lining grocery store aisles, the sparkly jewelry..

‘Are you a spy?’ Army warns against falling for a honeypot

Roses are red, you’re a nice guy, but the baddie who likes you, is probably a spy. At least, that’s what the Army is saying this Valentine’s Day.

Operation Intimacy: Why military couples can’t afford to neglect the bedroom

Military marriages are forged under pressure, but intimacy is often the first casualty no one talks about. We all have seen the “be all you can be” heroic narrative commercials that paint the life of.

US sends Ford aircraft carrier, fresh off Venezuela operations, to the Middle East

The Navy’s largest aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East. The USS Gerald R. Ford will join the USS Abraham Lincoln and other forces already in the U.S.

What the Soviet Union thought as it watched Operation Desert Storm

When Operation Desert Storm ended in 1991, it blew the Soviet Union’s collective mind—and Moscow’s hangover has never ended.