Benefits
VA loans: Steps to stop the spam
Veterans and service members often experience an unexpected surge in VA home loan spam messages when interest rates drop or after inquiring about a home refinance .
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Health
Virtual reality pain treatment expands for veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding access to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized virtual reality (VR) therapy designed to treat chronic pain.
Service
A final public flight for the Marine Corps’ legendary Harrier jet
A flight of the Marine Corps’ legendary AV-8B Harrier IIs, ground attack jets that can take off and land vertically, will make a final public flight this week to mark the aircraft’s retirement after..
Legacy
Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Bruce ‘Snake’ Crandall dies at 93
For many Americans, their first introduction to Bruce Crandall was his portrayal by Greg Kinnear in the 2002 film “We Were Soldiers.
Health
Live Whole Health #320: You deserve a break
Do you spend hours jumping between screens, messages and tasks during the day? Over time, this can make your mind tired and your body stiff. You deserve a break!
Benefits
The military has approved less than 10% of medical malpractice claims since 2020
In 2019, Army Spc. Lauren Palladini was rushed to a hospital for a cesarean section delivery of her daughter, Everly. During the procedure at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina,.
Health
First in VA to receive cutting-edge epilepsy treatment
A groundbreaking laser procedure offers a safer option for epilepsy treatment Back in 1980, when Robert Lindemann decided to enlist in the Army National Guard at just 17 years old, he was following a.
Service
Iranian missiles target U.S. base in Kuwait as both sides keep trading fire
U.S. forces shot down two Iranian ballistic missiles Sunday that were launched at American forces in Kuwait, American officials said Monday morning.
Transition
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 1, 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.
Family
The $1 billion robbery that Saddam Hussein pulled off before US bombs fell
The group of men arrived at the Central Bank of Iraq before sunrise on March 18, 2003. Hours before the bank officially opened for the day, Qusay Hussein—the younger of Iraqi President Saddam...
Service
Chief Master Sergeant of Space Force’s Instagram hacked
Pro-Iran hackers gained access to the official Instagram account of John Bentivegna, the top enlisted guardian in Space Force, for several hours on Sunday evening.
Benefits
PTSD VA Ratings: What You Need to Know
Veterans who experienced certain traumatic events during their service may be able to receive disability compensation in the form of non-taxed monthly payments, as well as free health care, including.
Health
Learn how to make this your day 1 for quitting tobacco
World No Tobacco Day is a great time to reclaim control of your health Quitting tobacco starts with a single decision: choosing your Day 1 for taking action. Make it World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
Service
Stop waiting for stability: how to start a business that actually works
Over the years, one question has landed in my inbox more than almost any other: “I want to start a business, but I don’t even know where to start.” I get it — I used to say the same thing to myself.
Service
Death toll from US strikes on suspected drug boats passes 200
On Friday, U.S. military forces carried out another strike on a boat accused of trafficking drugs by sea, killing three people and pushing the death toll in these strikes to 202.
Service
Veteran homelessness dropped only 1% during 2024
The number of homeless veterans decreased by only 387 people over the course of 2024, a smaller decrease than the change for the overall number of unhoused Americans, according to the newly released..
Family
7 hacks for the hard truths about raising kids in a dual-military household
Parenting already feels like organized chaos. Now add two military careers, four kids, competing duty schedules, and you’ve got the reality of a dual-military household.
Legacy
Remigio “Ray” Cabacar walked 32 miles to join the Navy
In the early 1940s, a young man from the Philippines made a decision that would define the next eight decades of his life.
Family
5 sneaky habits wrecking military family mental health (and nobody talks about)
Military families are built tough, but some everyday habits are quietly burning them out. Here’s what’s really going on behind all that “we’re good” energy.
Health
Lymphatic drainage techniques aid Veterans exposed to toxins
VA Ozarks achieves promising results with new treatment approach Thanks to an innovative approach to treatment being performed at Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHCSO), Veterans exposed...