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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Shoppers share gratitude with veterans through DAV Thank You Booth
Army veteran CeCe Mazyck (left) speaking with one of the Thank You Booth participants. The importance of thanking a veteran for their service is something DAV does not take lightly.
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A&E is back with the WWE for more ‘Legends’ and ‘Greatest Moments’
When A&E was first launched more than 40 years ago, its name was “Arts and Entertainment,” so it makes sense that it teams up with World Wrestling Entertainment to look back at those decades through..
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The Anduril Fury is the Air Force’s new autonomous wingman
Inside a sprawling facility known as Arsenal-1 , traditional rules of the defense industry are being dismantled one airframe at a time.
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Fort Knox went all Hollywood during filming of a military comedy classic
The hierarchy of the United States Army is not known for its collective sense of humor. Ivan Reitman, then an up-and-coming movie producer, knew this when he and his partner, Dan Goldberg, approached.
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A Green Beret shares 12 important things that need to be in your bug-out bag
For the uninitiated, a bug-out bag (sometimes just called a “BOB”) is simply a backpack you keep packed with the essentials to survive for about three days or so.
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What you need to know about Veteran suicide prevention
There are some misconceptions about suicide and the risk to Veterans. Learn the facts and stay informed. Suicide is preventable, and knowing the facts can help you take practical steps to protect...
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 27, 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.
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DAV-supported bill would expand coverage for recreational prostheses
Veterans who play sports and exercise regularly report higher self-esteem, lower depression and anxiety levels, and reduced stress.
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Here’s why you need a support by fire in Battlefield 6
Playing Battlefield 6 online is like your boot-camp platoon: a mixed bag of great humans, massive turds, and everything in-between. In some matches, you have players who want to work as a team.
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Pentagon’s drone strategy calls for putting $54 billion DAWG in the fight
The Pentagon is proposing a massive spending increase for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, or DAWG, which oversees the development of drones and other unmanned systems.
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Special Operations Command lays out high-tech wish list
The command overseeing the top special operations units in the military is looking for industry partners — companies, research groups and non profits — to work with to develop new technologies for...
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Convenient, personal care with virtual pharmacy appointments
Connecting to remote pharmacy specialists Every month, 71-year-old Army Veteran Beth Anne parks at her local shopping center, opens her tablet, logs onto the Wi-Fi and connects to a service she says..
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Operation Homefront celebrates 7 exceptional teens with 2026 Military Child of the Year Award
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Month of the Military Child, which was first established in 1986 by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger.
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Two Navy football players picked in NFL draft
For the first time in 70 years, two players from the U.S. Naval Academy were selected in the professional football draft. On Saturday, seniors Eli Heidenreich and Landon Robinson were both picked in..
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Understanding the real risks behind Veteran homelessness
Homelessness isn’t a choice—it’s a “perfect storm” of health, financial and systemic risks When it comes to understanding why some Veterans experience homelessness, many people assume it is the...
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Army nurse accused of actively helping separatist militants in Cameroon
An active-duty Army major was arrested this week and charged with providing tactical and financial support to a separatist militant group waging a guerilla war in Cameroon. Maj.
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America’s Innovation Officer says hiring veterans isn’t just patriotism; it’s good business
When Greg Barbaccia walks into a White House meeting, he carries a résumé that civilian recruiters would not know how to evaluate.
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The immense challenge of teaching World War II in 270 minutes
In Florida, specific academic standards guide classroom instruction. For World War II , the primary benchmark is standard SS.912.A.6.1.
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7 hard truths military spouses wish they knew in the beginning
Ask most people what the hardest part of military life is, and they’ll say deployments. Ask a military spouse, and you’ll get a very different answer.
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Augmented reality brings Revolutionary War to life at Army Museum
From the wildly popular traveling Van Gogh exhibit to the immersive “King Tut” experience that trades artifacts for hauntingly lit and realistic tableaux, museums everywhere are departing from...
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