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From deployment to the Paralympics When Army Veteran Katie Verderber releases a curling stone across the ice, the moment lasts seconds, but those seconds represent years of recovery, resilience and a.
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The morning of Nov. 12, 2016, began like any other at Bagram Airfield, the largest American military installation in Afghanistan at the time.
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“Behind every redaction is a story someone didn’t want told.” That powerful idea sits at the heart of “Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny” on History, which just returned for its second season .
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Of the 10,425 military dogs trained during World War II, Chips was extraordinary. The German shepherd, Siberian husky, and collie mix was only about 2 years old when he joined the United States Army..
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Two Army drill sergeants were sentenced to prison, busted down to the rank of private, and will be discharged after pleading guitly to engaging in sexual relationships with trainees during boot camp..
Health
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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Health
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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Veterans who play sports and exercise regularly report higher self-esteem, lower depression and anxiety levels, and reduced stress.
