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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From Vietnam to victory: A Veteran’s cancer journey
“Every time I got off that table, I was weaker and weaker, but there was always another set of hands right there” Walter Lohden enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1965.
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Operation Eagle Claw: The story behind the failed hostage rescue in Iran
In April 1980, two CIA officers flew Maj. John T. Carney Jr., a U.S. Air Force Combat Controller, to a small strip of road in the South Khorasan Province, Iran.
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Finland might have perfected the AR-15 (at least for Arctic combat)
Cold weather combat is the great equalizer. Just ask Napoleon or Hitler how their winter campaigns in Russia went. With increased focus on the strategic importance of the Arctic and the entry of...
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Competing with Dick Bong to be WWII’s top ace this pilot met a fateful end
“On 7 January 1945, while leading a voluntary fighter sweep over Negros Island, he risked an extremely low altitude in an attempt to save a fellow flier from attack, crashed and was reported missing..
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US launches ‘major combat operations’ against Iran
American and Israeli warplanes bombed Tehran Saturday morning, the start of what President Donald Trump called a “massive and ongoing operation” against Iran.
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Pentagon to cut ties with Ivy League and other top universities, Hegseth says
The Department of Defense is blocking active-duty troops from attending graduate-level education at Ivy League schools and other top universities, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Friday.
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Empower Veterans with a career in vocational rehabilitation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is urgently hiring vocational rehabilitation specialists and counselors to help Veterans build fulfilling, independent lives after injury, illness, or...
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How the Marine Corps’ oldest division survived at Chosin Reservoir
Gen. Douglas MacArthur did not become one of the United States military’s greatest generals by making miscalculations. He made a huge one during the Korean War, though.
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Air Guard and Reserve troops say new Air Force rules add to confusion over benefits
The Air Force says a new policy will streamline access to health care for reservists and Air National Guardsmen who are hurt on duty.
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Military shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone with a laser
The U.S. military at the southern border used a laser system to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” uncrewed aerial system near the U.S.
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The anonymous plot to oust George Washington as commander-in-chief
In the winter of 1777-1778, the American Revolution faced one of its most perilous internal crises. While British forces occupied Philadelphia and the Continental Army struggled to survive at Valley..
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A century of service: Navy Veteran celebrates milestone birthday
100 years, one incredible journey Employees and fellow Veterans came together at the Birmingham VA Clinic to celebrate a special milestone: the 100th birthday of World War II Navy Veteran Therold...
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on telehealth, Parkinson’s disease and military transitions
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on telehealth kidney disease management, a potential treatment for Parkinson’s...
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These 3 soldiers will be awarded Medals of Honor
President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to three soldiers on Monday, marking the second time this week that he has recognized service members with the U.S.
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Marines reject Army’s SIG M7 rifle, opting to keep H&K M27
Smaller in both size and budget, the Marine Corps often lags behind the Army when it comes to infantry rifles. Early in World War II, Marines were still using bolt-action M1903s from the previous...
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I served nearly 30 years fixing aircraft, driving warships, and explaining policy. The Survivor Benefit Plan still blindsided me.
Over nearly 30 years in the Navy, I learned how to solve problems. I started as an aviation electrician’s mate, fixing aircraft on the flight line. I later drove warships as a surface warfare officer.
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This plane survived Pearl Harbor and struck back at Midway
Japan’s surprise attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, brought the United States fully into World War II. Although America adopted an official war policy of defeating the Axis in Europe first,..
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Marines remain the few, the proud, the skinny under new standards
Under new Marine Corps body composition rules released on Thursday, Marines now must be slightly skinnier than Pentagon standards announced in January.
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DAV statement on VA rule rescindment
DAV is pleased to learn VA is completely rescinding its rule regarding the impact of medication on evaluation ratings for service-connected disabilities.
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The Allies refused to buy American surplus after WWII so US troops pushed it into the ocean
Americans have been dumping valuable stuff into the ocean since before the United States became an independent country. Whether it was done as a protest, as a disposal method, or out of pure spite.
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