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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How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence
In the afternoon of Aug. 24, 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison wrote in her journal: “We have had a battle…near Bladensburg, and I am still here within sound of the cannon!
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A firefight is too late to start trusting the new Corps, say senior Marines
Every Marine knows that the “Old Corps” had it worse. The rocks they slept on were harder; the MREs they ate were (somehow) worse; they did it all with iron sights. You get the idea.
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You can use your VA benefits to land a career in the skilled trades
Explore apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities in high-demand fields During National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) from April 26 – May 2, VA is highlighting apprenticeships and other...
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This is why the 1st Marine Division ships out to ‘Waltzing Matilda’
When considering the music that we’d want to play as we ship out to a combat zone, very few of us would think of choosing a 19th century Australian folk song about a hobo who stole a sheep.
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An Army Infantry Squad Vehicle sells for $1 million to benefit the Medal of Honor Foundation
Following its adoption by the U.S. military, the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (more popularly known as the Humvee) found success in the commercial market as the Hummer H1.
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From service to sidelines: how Veterans are finding purpose through officiating
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Pentagon considers doubling monthly combat pay for troops
According to budget documents released by the Air Force, troops deployed to war zones could see their special pay doubled next year if a new Pentagon proposal is approved by Congress.
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An ode to the Deuce-and-a-Half: the M35 Cargo Truck
It smelled like old diesel and sounded like the apocalypse. Its bench was a wooden plank bolted to an aluminum frame that felt purposefully designed to make your back hurt and your legs go numb.
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Army Veteran finds new purpose through VA Adaptive Sports
From deployment to the Paralympics When Army Veteran Katie Verderber releases a curling stone across the ice, the moment lasts seconds, but those seconds represent years of recovery, resilience and a.
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Supreme Court opens the door for more contractor lawsuits in 2016 suicide bombing decision
The morning of Nov. 12, 2016, began like any other at Bagram Airfield, the largest American military installation in Afghanistan at the time.
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Caregivers coming together with a calendar
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David Duchovny returns to History with a new season of ‘Secrets Declassified’
“Behind every redaction is a story someone didn’t want told.” That powerful idea sits at the heart of “Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny” on History, which just returned for its second season .
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Meet the dog who went from a family pet to a World War II hero
Of the 10,425 military dogs trained during World War II, Chips was extraordinary. The German shepherd, Siberian husky, and collie mix was only about 2 years old when he joined the United States Army..
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Army drill sergeants get prison for ‘prohibited’ trainee relationships
Two Army drill sergeants were sentenced to prison, busted down to the rank of private, and will be discharged after pleading guitly to engaging in sexual relationships with trainees during boot camp..
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Live Whole Health #315: Welcome spring with Mediterranean lemon- and herb-roasted chickpeas
There’s a certain kind of magic the spring season ushers in, with the shift toward lighter meals, brighter flavors and foods that feel as good as they taste.
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Vietnam veteran, daughter sue VA over Agent Orange birth defect benefits
A soldier exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam and his daughter have taken the Department of Veterans Affairs to court over disability benefits for children born with birth defects linked.
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A tank commander recounts the Gulf War Battle of Medina Ridge in ‘Bandit’
Mark T. Gerges commanded Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment (call sign “Bandit”) in the 1st Armored Division’s 2nd “Iron” Brigade during Operation Desert Storm.
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DAV launches a free diabetes resource hub for veterans
An astonishing 25% of veterans who receive VA care are dealing with diabetes and those who have served are nearly twice as likely to develop the disease as the general population.
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Marines now have 12 months to meet shaving rules, even with painful skin condition
Marines now have 12 months to be clean-shaven, even if they are receiving medical treatment for a skin condition, according to a new policy released Friday.
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VA helps Veteran recover from Maui wildfire
For more than 80 years, VA has stood beside Veterans and service members through life’s defining moments, including times of profound loss.
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