Service
One dead, others wounded in shooting at Fort Hood recreation area
Fort Hood military police got into a shootout with civilians Saturday night, in an incident that left one person dead, the Army said on Sunday.
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Family
It’s hot. Here’s how to stay safe with your medicines this summer
Summer is finally here! For many of us, that means more time outside, physical activity and exposure to the heat. Whether you’re splashing in the pool with friends and family, tending the garden or...
Service
Marines stage mock evacuation at Venezuela embassy
Four months after American special operations forces infiltrated Venezuelan airspace to raid its capital city, U.S. troops were once again flying over Caracas.
Legacy
AUSA graphic novel spotlights ex-NFL player who earned the Medal of Honor
The only pass that Maurice Britt caught during his brief NFL career went for a 45-yard touchdown. Britt played nine games for the Detroit Lions in 1941 before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,...
Service
Army reaches its recruiting goal several months early
The Army successfully hit its recruiting goal for the 2026 fiscal year, more than four months ahead of its deadline. The Army announced on Saturday that it reached its goal of signing 61,500 people...
Health
Innovative dental treatments advancing Veteran care
Residents and providers learn to use the latest technology Army Vietnam Veteran Anthony DiPrima lost all his teeth at 19 and avoided many foods and smiling for decades.
Service
Nimitz carrier group arrives in Caribbean amid Cuba tensions
The Navy’s longest serving aircraft carrier is now operating in the Caribbean. The USS Nimitz, the 51-year-old carrier that recently got its service extended, arrived in the sea on Wednesday, joining.
Service
Why military kids overseas have to outwork everyone to get recruited
Many young athletes have dreams of being the next A’ja Wilson or Jalen Brunson. That’s a nice fantasy—until you’re a military kid playing overseas.
Transition
Help Veterans breathe easy as a VA pulmonologist
Pulmonologists play a critical role in helping patients breathe easier, and at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), that impact is felt every day.
Service
‘Return of the Dead’: The unthinkable choice faced by military families after WWII
The accounts of the day said that an “awesome silence” so unnatural to Manhattan fell over the waterfront after the big guns of the battleship Missouri fired off blank charges from the Hudson River...
Benefits
Unaccredited VA claims company charged veteran $21,000 in violation of federal law, judge rules
A company violated federal law for acting as a vetted agent and charging veterans fees to help file disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs, a North Carolina court ruled this week.
Service
Security Forces airman becomes first Air Force graduate of Army’s revived jungle school
Air Force Staff Sgt. Duchaine Paul knows something about working in hot places. As a Security Forces airman, Paul is assigned to Moody Air Force Base in southern Georgia, which sits adjacent to two...
Legacy
‘Thank the Gods of War’: D-Day success hinges on weather forecast in ‘Pressure’
On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western Europe.
Service
Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps
A veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who lost both of his legs in combat reenlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps this week. Staff Sgt.
Family
‘The Weight He Carried:’ Memorial Day and the battle at home
Memorial Day is a day to remember those who gave their lives in service to the nation. The fight for many War on Terror veterans didn’t stop when they came home from Iraq or Afghanistan.
Legacy
Honoring service, supporting families: VRCN partners unite for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, organizations across the country are coming together with a shared goal: honoring Veterans and supporting the families they leave behind.
Legacy
Tom Hanks’ new 20-part docuseries takes a new look at World War II
By now you might be thinking that it would be hard to look at World War II in a way that hasn’t already been done. This is Tom Hanks we’re talking about.
Health
Secure storage can reduce the risk of suicide
Simple steps Veterans and supporters can take to securely store firearms and medications at home to reduce suicide risk Creating a safe home environment is one of the most effective ways to protect...
Health
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings of military separation, HIV and pulmonary hypertension
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a program that can lower suicide risk for Veterans transitioning out of the military, a..
Legacy
USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham: One second, one decision
In the spring 2004, the Iraq city of Fallujah was under siege, and the border town of Husaybah became one of the most lethal postings in Iraq.