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Live Whole Health #315: Welcome spring with Mediterranean lemon- and herb-roasted chickpeas
There’s a certain kind of magic the spring season ushers in, with the shift toward lighter meals, brighter flavors and foods that feel as good as they taste.
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Vietnam veteran, daughter sue VA over Agent Orange birth defect benefits
A soldier exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam and his daughter have taken the Department of Veterans Affairs to court over disability benefits for children born with birth defects linked.
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A tank commander recounts the Gulf War Battle of Medina Ridge in ‘Bandit’
Mark T. Gerges commanded Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment (call sign “Bandit”) in the 1st Armored Division’s 2nd “Iron” Brigade during Operation Desert Storm.
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DAV launches a free diabetes resource hub for veterans
An astonishing 25% of veterans who receive VA care are dealing with diabetes and those who have served are nearly twice as likely to develop the disease as the general population.
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Marines now have 12 months to meet shaving rules, even with painful skin condition
Marines now have 12 months to be clean-shaven, even if they are receiving medical treatment for a skin condition, according to a new policy released Friday.
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VA helps Veteran recover from Maui wildfire
For more than 80 years, VA has stood beside Veterans and service members through life’s defining moments, including times of profound loss.
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Shoppers share gratitude with veterans through DAV Thank You Booth
Army veteran CeCe Mazyck (left) speaking with one of the Thank You Booth participants. The importance of thanking a veteran for their service is something DAV does not take lightly.
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A&E is back with the WWE for more ‘Legends’ and ‘Greatest Moments’
When A&E was first launched more than 40 years ago, its name was “Arts and Entertainment,” so it makes sense that it teams up with World Wrestling Entertainment to look back at those decades through..
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The Anduril Fury is the Air Force’s new autonomous wingman
Inside a sprawling facility known as Arsenal-1 , traditional rules of the defense industry are being dismantled one airframe at a time.
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Fort Knox went all Hollywood during filming of a military comedy classic
The hierarchy of the United States Army is not known for its collective sense of humor. Ivan Reitman, then an up-and-coming movie producer, knew this when he and his partner, Dan Goldberg, approached.
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A Green Beret shares 12 important things that need to be in your bug-out bag
For the uninitiated, a bug-out bag (sometimes just called a “BOB”) is simply a backpack you keep packed with the essentials to survive for about three days or so.
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What you need to know about Veteran suicide prevention
There are some misconceptions about suicide and the risk to Veterans. Learn the facts and stay informed. Suicide is preventable, and knowing the facts can help you take practical steps to protect...
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Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for April 27, 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.
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DAV-supported bill would expand coverage for recreational prostheses
Veterans who play sports and exercise regularly report higher self-esteem, lower depression and anxiety levels, and reduced stress.
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Here’s why you need a support by fire in Battlefield 6
Playing Battlefield 6 online is like your boot-camp platoon: a mixed bag of great humans, massive turds, and everything in-between. In some matches, you have players who want to work as a team.
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Pentagon’s drone strategy calls for putting $54 billion DAWG in the fight
The Pentagon is proposing a massive spending increase for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, or DAWG, which oversees the development of drones and other unmanned systems.
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Special Operations Command lays out high-tech wish list
The command overseeing the top special operations units in the military is looking for industry partners — companies, research groups and non profits — to work with to develop new technologies for...
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Convenient, personal care with virtual pharmacy appointments
Connecting to remote pharmacy specialists Every month, 71-year-old Army Veteran Beth Anne parks at her local shopping center, opens her tablet, logs onto the Wi-Fi and connects to a service she says..
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Operation Homefront celebrates 7 exceptional teens with 2026 Military Child of the Year Award
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Month of the Military Child, which was first established in 1986 by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger.
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Two Navy football players picked in NFL draft
For the first time in 70 years, two players from the U.S. Naval Academy were selected in the professional football draft. On Saturday, seniors Eli Heidenreich and Landon Robinson were both picked in..
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