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...
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VA social worker dies following shooting at rural Georgia clinic
A Veterans Affairs social worker died after being shot Tuesday at a VA clinic in Jasper, Georgia. Nicholas “Nic” Crews of Marietta, Georgia, died Wednesday as a result of injuries suffered in a...
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Ever use Veteran parking at Lowe’s? Thank Army Veteran Clarence Floyd
How one parking initiative transformed the nation If you’ve ever used “Veteran parking” at Lowe’s, you’ve got Army Korean War Veteran James “Clarence” Floyd to thank.
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The Iranian general whose intel might have stopped the US from going to war in 2007
Where is Ali-Reza Asgari? The Iranians have wanted to find that out since December 9, 2006 , when Asgari, a retired major general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, disappeared.
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How a kidney transplant gave one Veteran his life back
“I didn’t really know how important kidneys were until they were gone.” Army Veteran Quinn Huynh was energetic and active, and he didn’t think he needed VA health care. Then the headaches started.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, diabetes and ALS
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on improving the suicide prevention, diabetic foot ulcers and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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RED Friday returns as combat deployments ramp up
Somewhere in North Carolina, the headquarters element of the 82nd Airborne Division is sitting still. Not training. Not deploying. Just…waiting.
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Marines can now use optical sights with pistols for qualifying
Every Marine is a rifleman, but under new marksmanship rules announced this week, the few and the proud who also shoot pistols can now do so with an optic for the first time, Corps officials said.
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Team RWB’s inflection point: Why every movement must be reborn
The natural life cycle of a program Every nonprofit program eventually hits a wall. In the beginning, a program is fueled by the raw energy of a movement, a small group of true believers bound by a...
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VA Formally Rescinds Medication Disability Rating Rule After Nationwide Veteran Backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs reversed course on a new disability rating rule in February 2026, and it happened fast.
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Hiroshima survivor who spent decades investigating American POW deaths dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died at age 88.
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Pentagon cracks down on religious waivers for beards
Troops seeking religious waivers for beards will now have to prove to senior military service officials that they have sincerely held beliefs that require they grow their facial hair.
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The XM8 is back, but not in the way you might remember it
Designed in 2002, the Heckler & Koch XM8 was a lightweight assault rifle that aimed to replace the original M4 carbine in U.S. Army service.
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What to expect when you call: A look at the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Connecting Veterans to a person, a plan and a place to call home In today’s AI era, it can often feel impossible to reach a human being on customer service portals. Not at VA.
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US Apache helicopters attack Iranian militias in Iraq, Chairman of Joint Chiefs says
The war against Iran has spread to neighboring Iraq, where a top U.S. general says American Apache attack helicopters are battling Iranian proxies.
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The Native American Direct Loan and one Veteran’s journey to stability
During Women’s History Month, VA proudly honors the service, strength and resilience of women Veterans. Among them is a Native American Veteran named Lakeishia, whose journey reflects perseverance,...
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Army Reservist receives Purple Heart as she retires, a decade after combat
An Illinois soldier was awarded a Purple Heart on her very last day in the Army, receiving the award more than a decade after suffering injuries from a car bomb in Afghanistan. Sgt.
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How a Navy veteran basically invented the sports drink industry
At first glance, it was easy to underestimate Robert Cade. Once reportedly referred to as “too dumb for medical school,” the United States Navy veteran showed them otherwise.
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Inside the Wait for War: Military Families Brace for What Comes Next
Photos courtesy of the Banks and Baginsky families, and U.S. Navy. Illustration by Hrisanthi Pickett
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How DAV Community Impact Day took a refresh and made it a revival
From the beginning, we hoped DAV Community Impact Day would be more than a single day of service. We saw its potential to be a catalyst for gathering in the name of veterans and spurring continued...
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USS Gerald R. Ford en route to Greece for repairs after fire
Sailors on the USS Gerald R. Ford have already been away from home for more than eight months and are now headed for yet another unanticipated stop, this time on the Greek island of Crete, following..
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