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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May events to ignite your VA job search
This May, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is heading to four of the nation’s premier medical conferences—Digestive Disease Week (DDW), American Urological Association (AUA), American...
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Army staff sergeant makes NFL history during draft
Staff Sgt. Vohn Arnold grew up a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. When the city hosted the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, Arnold didn’t expect to be much more than a spectator.
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Remains of USS Arizona crew buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor to be identified
The Navy and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) have dropped their initial opposition to disinterring the graves of battleship Arizona crew members buried more than 80 years ago as unknowns.
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A century of the ‘Ma Deuce’: How the M2 Browning became America’s workhorse machine gun
For over a century the M2 Browning .50-caliber machine gun, known affectionally among troops as “Ma Deuce,” has been the staple small arms weapon in the United States military arsenal.
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Rangers win Best Sapper competition for second year in a row
On the first day of the 2026 Best Sapper competition, 1st Lts. Bryce Sullenger and Christopher Barrett rushed to a swimming station, read over the task and challenge, and hit the water.
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The Army is creating a new job for air defense soldiers
The Army is adding more soldiers to some of its most overworked units, creating a new job that will operate and maintain the service’s largest air defense systems, officials confirmed to Task &...
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Coast Guard families say they feel ‘forgotten’ amid government shutdown
For two months, Congress has failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Coast Guard. The resulting partial government shutdown has caused fear and uncertainty for many...
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Why the National Guard should embrace its illustrious history
The United States military is often worse than your ex at bringing up old stuff. Only it’s less about what you’ve done to them and more about what they’ve done to other people.
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A Veteran’s journey to healing with virtual reality (VR) technology
Addressing patient’s whole health Embracing new technology helps address Veterans’ whole health, from physical concerns to nutrition.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on arterial stiffness, PTSD and Parkinson’s disease
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on treating arterial stiffness and high blood pressure, PTSD treatment and the link between.
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A counter-espionage expert on the real dangers at America’s hottest defense tech conference: spies
The eMerge Americas conference and expo brings together the leaders and emerging players in the some of the most advanced and in-demand defense technologies today.
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Northrop Grumman teases first look at next-gen Navy fighter
The future of U.S. military aviation is unfolding. In the Air Force, the F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter is in the works, and the B-21 Raider stealth bomber is already flying.
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Special Forces soldier won $400K in Polymarket bets on Maduro raid, feds say
Federal authorities have arrested and charged an Army Special Forces soldier with using classified information to place bets on the Jan.
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USA Wheelchair Football League to host 3rd Annual Veteran All-Star Game during 2026 NFL Draft Week
The USA Wheelchair Football League (USAWFL), a program of Move United, will host its 3rd annual Veteran All-Star Game on Friday, April 24, as part of the 2026 NFL Draft festivities in Pittsburgh.
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Military contractors no longer have ‘immunity’ to lawsuits brought by troops
An Army veteran attempting to wield South Carolina law to sue a military contractor won a major Supreme Court victory Wednesday, carving out a narrow legal lane for those seeking to hold wartime...
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Scams targeting surviving family members
Scammers often target surviving family members shortly after a Veteran’s death, when benefit payments are issued, and when grief can make some people more vulnerable to manipulation.
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How the F-35 is changing Marine airpower
After decades of flying the AV-8B Harrier II and the F/A-18 Hornet, the Marine Corps is going all in on the F-35. Besides being stealthy, the jet has far more advanced sensing and data-sharing tools..
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The National Guard unit that stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day
The National Guard tends to be the butt of a lot of jokes from fellow service members and civilians alike. It’s not without merit, as a lot of times, the jokes write themselves.
Service T We Are The Mighty - Service
Take MVP’s new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey
Share your story with VA’s largest research program The Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA’s largest research program, started in 2011 with the goal of improving health for all Veterans.
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Supporting military children during a permanent change of station
Every April, VA recognizes the resilience, strength and sacrifice of military children during the Month of the Military Child.
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