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Transition
Meet a VA Nursing Resident: Niosha Motahari
Access to high quality, timely health care requires a skilled nursing workforce. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides clinical training to more than 25,000 nursing students annually.
VA News·Mar 27
Advocacy
VA executive accused of demanding gifts in the form of cash, casino chips from contractors
A Department of Veterans Affairs official who oversaw the effort to modernize VA health records was indicted this week and is accused of leveraging his position to receive gifts from a group of...
Task & Purpose·Mar 27
Service
Pentagon looks for vendors to supply pre-made bunkers within 30 days
The Defense Department is trying to quickly find vendors who are able to ship pre-made shelters to protect troops in the Middle East as the United States’ war with Iran continues.
Task & Purpose·Mar 27
Legacy
The Nationals honor baseball players turned citizen soldiers in Arlington tribute
The cherry blossoms are in bloom; glints of hope are still fresh in fans’ eyes; beer is flowing; hot dogs are being consumed at alarming rates— it’s baseball time.
Military Times - Veterans·Mar 27
Community
A leader’s journey: Chief Veterans Experience Officer Lynda C. Davis, Ph.D.
During Women’s History Month, we honor the women who served our nation in uniform and who are also shaping the future of Veterans’ health care and policy.
VA News·Mar 27
Service
Canada chooses Colt for new military service carbine
On Mar. 19, 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced the adoption of a new service rifle based on the AR-15 design.
We Are The Mighty·Mar 27
Health
Take care of your health with VA digital care resources
VA offers digital care resources to help you get through the winter and beyond Winter’s seasonal illnesses and challenging weather conditions can make managing your health care more difficult.
VA News·Mar 27
Health
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on blood pressure, skin cancer and pain
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a pilot program to help Veterans lower their blood pressure, a potential treatment for...
VA News·Mar 27
Advocacy
New bill could make it easier for veterans to get VA home loans, senators say
The Department of Veterans Affairs regularly helps veterans become homeowners through its home loans, and as part of the process, an appraiser hired by the VA must inspect each property.
Task & Purpose·Mar 27
Legacy
How America celebrated its centennial in 1876 and transformed its future
In 1876, Americans were introduced to the typewriter and sewing machine, tasted ketchup for the first time, and saw firsthand what a 1,400-horsepower steam engine could do.
We Are The Mighty·Mar 27
Service
These 7 foreigners helped win the American Revolution
Sure, we’ve all heard the tales of George Washington’s exploits, Paul Revere’s famous “ one if by land, two if by sea ” ride, Benjamin Franklin’s role in well, just about everything.
Air Force Times - Veterans·Mar 27
Health
Former VA executive charged with accepting $16K worth of gifts
A senior Veterans Affairs official who once oversaw the department’s transition to an electronic health records system has been charged with failing to disclose gifts he received from contractors...
Military Times - Veterans·Mar 26
Advocacy
Senate rejects proposal to overturn VA’s abortion ban
The U.S. Senate squashed an effort Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers to overturn the Department of Veterans Affairs’ ban on abortions or abortion counseling for VA patients.
Military Times - Veterans·Mar 26
Service
How Iran got the F-14 Tomcat and kept it flying for decades
It appears that the F-14 Tomcat, retired from the U.S. Navy in 2006 but still in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, has finally come to the end of the runway.
Task & Purpose·Mar 26
Health
Veterans: Make kidney disease screening a priority
More than 1.4 million Veterans enrolled in VA health care are living with chronic kidney disease, a key focus during World Kidney Month March is World Kidney Month.
VA News·Mar 26
Legacy
Freedom250: Marine Corps Veteran Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Jr.
Marine Corps Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Harvey C. “Barney” Barnum, Jr. is one of the greatest legends in Marine Corps history.
VA News·Mar 26
Service
Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier carry specially-made M17s
In 1921, an unknown American casualty from World War I was brought back to the United States and interred in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Today, the 3rd U.S.
We Are The Mighty·Mar 26
Service
A War Zone, Minus the War: One Year Later, Has the Military Really Secured the US-Mexico Border?
Photo by Omar Ornelas for The War Horse
The War Horse·Mar 26
Community
DAV, Dexcom unite to empower veterans living with diabetes
A new partnership between DAV and health care company Dexcom is set to significantly strengthen support for veterans managing diabetes—a condition that affects former service members at higher rates..
DAV·Mar 26
Legacy
When the US went to war with Guam — and no one told them
It was perhaps the politest “battle” in human history. Upon entering Guam’s harbor on June 20, 1898, instead of experiencing the expected whizz of bullets and the booms of a cannonade, U.S. Navy Capt.
Military Times - Veterans·Mar 26
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25 years later, ‘Band of Brothers’ still resonates

As an actor, Ross McCall is used to being recognized on the street. However, the Scottish film and TV star is amazed at the amount of attention he still receives for a character he portrayed a...

Military Times - VeteransJul 23legacy

The US is in another asymmetric war in the Middle East

The Post 9/11 wars have shown the limits of America’s military might against insurgents, terrorist groups, and other enemies that fight in the shadows instead of in force-on-force battles.

Task & PurposeJul 23service

Honest, Vulnerable, Visible

Standing at her canvas in her studio in Virginia, Sam Juan brushed the surface and felt her shoulders drop. The Army veteran, artist and advocate spent years seeking healing from wounds that lingered...

DAVJul 23community

Inside Operation Frequent Wind and the scramble to get US military out of Vietnam

As the last Marines awaited rescue from Vietnam on April 30, 1975, they gathered on the rooftop of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. Tired and nervous, they engaged in idle chatter.

We Are The MightyJul 23legacy

Trump Promised Redemption for Troops Who Refused Covid Shots. A Year Later, Many Are Still Waiting

Staff Sgt. Bruna Souza, 102nd Medical Group, administers a COVID-19 vaccine during an immunization clinic at Otis Air National Guard Base, Feb. 6.

The War HorseJul 23service

VA reduces improper payments for private health care by 98% since 2020, GAO finds

The Department of Veterans Affairs has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98%, reducing the amount from $7.

Military Times - VeteransJul 22health

Hazing could soon become a specific charge under military law

Hazing could become a specific charge under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, under a provision in the upcoming fiscal year’s defense spending bill.

Task & PurposeJul 22advocacy

Pentagon to roll out new test to assess troops’ cognitive performance

The Defense Department is updating its Cognitive Monitoring Program to include a next-generation capability to meet increased operational demands and reflect matured science.

Army Times - VeteransJul 22service

How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate

For years, the Major Richard Star Act appeared to have something Congress rarely sees: overwhelming bipartisan support from nearly 80 senators, more than 330 members of the House, major veterans...

Military Times - VeteransJul 22advocacy

Vermont built its Founding Father a 42-Foot monument. Then couldn’t find his body.

Imagine being such a legend that someone from New York—a state you famously hated—decides to name a line of furniture after you in the 150 years after you died.

We Are The MightyJul 22legacy

Expert attorneys created a free estate planning guide for active duty and veterans

When a service member dies without updating a beneficiary form, the government pays whoever’s listed on the paperwork, even if it’s someone the recently deceased hadn’t spoken to in decades.

We Are The MightyJul 22service

Life after cancer: Support for the journey beyond treatment

Supporting survivors as they adjust to a new normal Facing cancer is a journey that extends beyond treatment, with challenges that continue long after treatment ends.

VA NewsJul 22health

Enlisted Marines in the US will not be getting single barracks rooms

Stateside Marines who looked at the new enlisted barracks in Japan featuring private rooms should not get their hopes up about the possibility of living without a roommate.

Task & PurposeJul 22service

These are the 3 soldiers killed by Iran’s attack on a base in Jordan

The Pentagon has announced that Army Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, is “believed to have been killed” in a July 17 Iranian attack against Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan.

Task & PurposeJul 22service

How Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘Great White Fleet’ revealed the Navy’s potential

When the Japanese navy showed its overwhelming force during the Russo-Japanese War in the early 20th century, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt took notice.

We Are The MightyJul 22legacy

Military Spouse Life Prepared Me for Almost Anything. Then Came Retirement

Photos courtesy of Tina G. Williams " /> This spring, my family ended up living in two hotel rooms in Helena, Montana. Within weeks, we had lost both our home and my husband’s civilian job.

The War HorseJul 22family

Medal of Honor recipients on service, hope and legacy of duty

In the spirit of America’s 250th anniversary, one Medal of Honor recipient reflected on the word “hope” as he considered America for future generations. Retired Army Master Sgt.

Military Families MagazineJul 22legacy

Explore physical therapy careers at VA

Physical therapists at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) help Veterans regain independence, mobility and quality of life.

VA NewsJul 21health

Your experience matters. Take the 2026 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Military and Veteran families carry experiences that don’t always appear in data, but they should. From navigating post-service transitions to managing financial stability, employment, healthcare and...

VA NewsJul 21service

Two Air National Guard commanders fired for ‘loss of confidence’

The top wing commander in the Wyoming Air National Guard and a senior group commander were fired from their positions July 17 by the state’s commanding general, state officials said. Col.

Task & PurposeJul 21service

Two new Cold War movies spark America’s anti-authoritarian memory

“We face an enemy that is ever growing.” That’s how Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom”) as Ronald Reagan opens the trailer for “The Brink of War.

We Are The MightyJul 21legacy

One Veteran’s journey from homelessness to honored caretaker

Finding stability and meaning through work that serves others For James Barger, joining the Air Force at 18 felt like a way to build a future and see the world beyond the small town in East Tennessee...

VA NewsJul 21legacy

Abandoned Navy base costs taxpayers $340,000 a year in internet nobody uses

The mostly abandoned neighborhoods on Adak Island, Alaska, were once home to 5,000 Navy sailors and their families. But after 40 years as a supply depot, Naval Air Facility Adak closed in 1997,...

Task & PurposeJul 21service

All Services Now Issue Form DD214-1 to Departing Reservists

The military's reserve components now issue departing reservists a new standard service record that summarizes their periods of active and inactive service as well as their "points" earned toward...

Military.com - BenefitsJul 21service