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After Military Separation, How to Truly Achieve Work-Life Balance

Lasting lifestyle changes through TeleMOVE!

How one Veteran turned his life around Air Force Veteran John Bates says he’s “half the man” he used to be. Through VA’s TeleMOVE!

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have steamed into the Middle East, U.S. officials confirmed on Monday. The news of the ships’ arrival in the region overseen by U.S.

Protecting Veterans: VA’s commitment during flu season

Ensuring Veterans stay protected during flu season Flu season is ramping up, and it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine if you haven’t done so already.

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Jan. 26, 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.

An A-10 Warthog named ‘Diddy Kong’ is operating in the Middle East

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “Warthog,” has been a major part of U.S. combat operations in the Middle East in recent years, even as the Air Force works to wind down its service.

After Venezuela operation, Space Force activates SOUTHCOM element

The U.S. Space Force officially stood up a new element focused on Latin America this past week, nearly three weeks after Guardians were taking part in a major combat operation in South America.

Improving access to care

Bringing care home Rural Veterans who need a new brace or prosthesis are aware of the barriers to care. It can mean planning for a long drive to your local VA, hoping traffic isn’t too bad, and...

Air Force helicopter landed too close to crowd in death of school teacher, report finds

A 60-year-old elementary school teacher died from severe head injuries after rotor wash from an Air Force helicopter slammed her to the ground during an ill-fated demonstration flight last April...

The impact of creative advocacy: Thomas Mercado’s journey

A colorful approach to raising awareness for important causes Thomas Mercado, a Veteran and nurse with the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS), is deeply involved in advocacy and...

Man killed by US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was VA nurse

Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and.

US carries out first strike on alleged drug boat in 2026

The U.S. military struck a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing two people in the first such attack on a ship in Latin American waters this year, after nearly three dozen in the.

Minnesota National Guard mobilizes around Minneapolis following fatal shooting

Members of the Minnesota National Guard are mobilizing around Minneapolis after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal agents in the city on Saturday.

Multiple sclerosis: A Veteran’s journey back to VA care

Understanding VA care for Veterans with multiple sclerosis A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) led to new health care opportunities for Kathleen Fitpatrick.

RelieVRx offers hope for Veterans with chronic pain

Virtual reality as therapy For many Veterans, living with chronic pain can make daily life difficult. VA is helping change that through innovative, non-drug treatments like RelieVRx, a virtual...

Dozens of military bases brace as ‘Snowmageddon’ storm hits this weekend

This story was updated Saturday, Jan. 24, with up-to-date snow and ice predictions for major bases based on National Weather Service forecasts.

Navy fires First Naval Construction Regiment commodore for ‘loss of confidence’

The head of the First Naval Construction Regiment was removed from his post on Friday, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command announced. Capt.

Meet a VA Oncologist: Dr. Ruchika Gutt

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Oncology Program (NOP) is one of the nation’s largest integrated providers of oncology services, diagnosing and treating more than 56,000 Veterans each...

Pentagon ‘temporarily’ removes loot box vending machine from food court

The Department of Defense has removed a loot box vending machine from the Pentagon after just a month of operations. A department spokesperson told Task & Purpose on Friday that the Lucky Box Vending.

How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 had drama aplenty to go around, but one of the standouts did not involve a battleship, but a humble repair ship moored nearby. Capt.