Health
Alcohol masked my PTSD
Veteran Chris Swift on PTSD and substance use Chris Swift spent years as a combat medic in Afghanistan and Iraq, and he loved it. “Best job in the military,” he said.
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Creating a legacy that protects you, your family and DAV
Whether you call it gift planning, estate planning, legacy planning or any other term, please know that DAV has resources available to help you create a plan that protects your family and loved ones,.
Health
One mission, new frontier: Shaping space exploration and Veteran care
Veterans are helping power America’s return to deep space—and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is supporting them every step of the way.
Legacy
Summer blockbusters we’re already freaking out over
Memorial Day has come and gone, which basically means it’s summertime, and this summer has some major blockbusters that are coming out—not to mention the big ticket flicks that have already...
Health
Live Whole Health #321: Five ways to boost your wellness
Small daily rituals, big results for your mind and body Wellness doesn’t have to mean big changes or expensive programs. For Veterans and their caregivers, some of the most effective habits are also..
Service
Rescue mission to remote Atlantic island included rare tandem jump
A mission to reach a sick man on a remote island in the southern Atlantic Ocean last month prompted a team of British soldiers to pull off one of the rarest, most high-risk parachute jumps that...
Service
Navy veteran accused of trying to use crypto to send ISIS money for drone, RPG attack on US troops
A Navy veteran is one of three men recently arrested for allegedly trying to pay more than $2,000 to a person whom they thought was a member of the Islamic State group, or ISIS, to buy...
Service
Army searching for $33,000 in helicopter gear, radios stolen from rental car in Oregon
Army investigators are looking into the theft of tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear from a soldier’s rental vehicle in Portland, Oregon.
Benefits
Freund v. Collins fairness hearing scheduled
On April 15, 2026, the VA Office of General Counsel published notice pertaining to the Freund v. Collins lawsuit (Freund). That notice addressed how the U.S.
Health
Retired Army Colonel embraces virtual care with VA Telehealth
Virtual care saves time and travel Retired Army Col. Don Degidio wasn’t sure what to expect when he walked into his local VA community-based outpatient clinic for his first telehealth appointment.
Transition
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 8, 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.
Service
The military connection that started the San Antonio Spurs’ success
The San Antonio Spurs struggled early during the 1996-97 NBA season. As their best player, David Robinson, rehabilitated his lower back, the injury-ravaged Spurs lost 15 of their first 18 games.
Health
How VA’s Telehealth Kidney Program Saves the Lives of Rural Veterans
Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and it is getting worse. For veterans living in rural areas, a national shortage of nephrologists — along with the reality that the...
Service
Need to adjust mortar fire? There’s an app for that.
The Army officially has a new standardized mobile app for firing mortars. This spring, the Army gave the final clearance for a new system, called simply the Mortars App, that soldiers can use on...
Service
How branch aid societies are responding to the rising costs facing military families
Military families are experiencing the same cost squeeze as the rest of America, many with thinner margins to absorb it. There have been a series of economic stressors on military households, which...
Family
Just do it and be proud: A century of service
100-year-old Korean War Veteran speaks on her century of service, life and patriotism At 100 years old, Korean War Veteran Catherine Alessandri offers a living reminder that history is not only found.
Family
Mental Health and the Military Spouse: What spouses are really thinking
Have you ever felt that gripping feeling deep in your chest? It catches your breath and slows time down as you imagine everything that could possibly go wrong in a moment.
Benefits
Does SGLI Cover Combat Death? What Veterans & Families Must Know
One of the most common questions military families have is whether Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) covers combat deaths. The answer is yes.
Service
Free, flexible ideas to keep military kids engaged this summer
Summer looks a little different for every military family. Some families spend the season surrounded by moving boxes and permanent change-of-station (PCS) checklists.
Service
The Army’s latest anti-drone tool fires missiles from a cargo container
The military’s latest attempt to create cheap and effective counter-drone weapons looks like a shipping container. And for the first time, it took out a mid-sized aerial drone with a Joint...