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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VA’s Native American Direct Loan staff help Veterans of Lakota Nation
For the last 48 years, descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and other Native Americans of the Lakota Nation have gathered in Rapid City, S.D.
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That time Neil Armstrong survived ejecting from his fighter jet in Korea
On September 3, 1951, a 21-year-old Navy ensign walked onto the flight deck of the USS Essex. The aircraft carrier was stationed off the coast of Korea, and as the young pilot prepared for his...
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Here’s what Marine Expeditionary Units are designed to do
When a crisis erupts in the Caribbean, Middle East, or elsewhere, a Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, is often tasked with responding.
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Troops in Qatar, UAE, 8 other regions now get combat pay for Epic Fury
Troops deployed for Operation Epic Fury can receive combat pay of up to $225 each month, a number that varies on their location and proximity to direct hostile fire, defense officials confirmed to...
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A Medal of Honor recipient used a dud enemy mortar to save US troops during WWII
In October 1944, Beauford Anderson dodged enemy fire as he raced 50 yards to rescue two service members in the Philippines. Anderson received a Bronze Star for his selfless and courageous act.
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Navy Veteran finds convenience with VA virtual care
Virtual care resources save Veterans time When it comes to managing his health care, Navy Veteran Eric Faulkner wants it to be as convenient as possible.
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From struggle to success: How DAV Patriot Boot Camp helped a Veteran entrepreneur thrive
The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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How the Civil War created the modern American funeral industry
Editor’s Note: The following article contains graphic photos of dead people and might be disturbing to some readers.
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The Jet Had a Glitch. Was It Mechanical Error, Pilot Error, or Something Dumber?
Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force
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How the fastest manmade object ever was once a manhole cover launched by a nuke
During the Cold War, there weren’t a lot of things the U.S. military wasn’t willing to nuke in the name of science. The Air Force once considered a nuclear-powered bomber that would drop nukes...
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Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text..
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Here’s How Military Aircraft Mechanics Transition to Civilian Aviation Jobs
In the civilian workforce, aviation maintenance technicians with a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration hold “highly transferable skills that can be used in a broad range of...
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USS Gerald R. Ford’s ‘record-breaking’ deployment could last 11 months, top admiral says
The USS Gerald R. Ford’s already long deployment will be “record-breaking” and “probably go into the 11th month of deployed operations,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said on Tuesday.
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Rural community profile: Revisiting Butler, Pennsylvania
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever.
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Air Force reactivates Reaper drone squadron at Nevada base
The Air Force has reactivated a squadron in Nevada that flies the MQ-9 Reaper, the unmanned, heavily armed drone that is entering its third decade of flying.
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Green Beret’s path through VA’s Polytrauma System
Retired Master Sgt. Jonathan Lu turns personal struggle into mission to support Veterans A decorated Green Beret whose career nearly ended in a parachute accident has turned a near-fatal fall and...
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SMASH2000: Finally, an AI-powered optic that turns your AR-15 into a drone hunter
Imagine pulling the trigger on your rifle and having a computer decide whether the bullet actually leaves the barrel. Not a scope that helps you aim, nor a red dot that speeds up target acquisition.
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Hegseth says US won’t rule out deploying ‘boots on the ground’ for Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that neither he nor President Donald Trump will rule out the option of using U.S. ground troops in military operations against Iran as soldiers from the 82nd...
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The Civil War nurses who demanded to be remembered
The women who served, sacrificed and fought for recognition In May 1861, as the Civil War began and the nation fractured, Georgeanna Woolsey walked into New York Hospital with no formal medical...
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VA collaborates on national effort to reduce Veteran suicide by 2032
VA recently joined the Face the Fight coalition’s annual meeting in Louisville, Ky., on March 3–4, reinforcing its Veterans First commitment for every Veteran to access the care, support and...
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