Veteran News
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The U.S. military often can’t fix parts of jets, ships, infantry fighting vehicles, and other equipment because they are not allowed to under the contracts the Pentagon signs with manufacturers.
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The director of operational test and evaluation is a senior adviser to the secretary of defense. As its name implies, the DOT&E office independently tests and evaluates warfighter systems to ensure...
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VA volunteers brave the cold: Counting and assisting homeless Veterans The evening temperature was about 40 degrees, not too bad considering the previous weeks when frigid temperatures caused some to.
Health
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on health care tailored to meet Women Veterans’ needs, a brain-computer interface to help...
Legacy
When most people picture the American Revolution, they imagine the thunder of cannon fire, the smoke of musket volleys, and the drama of decisive engagements like Saratoga or Yorktown .
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has been asked to retire, according to news reports that were confirmed by a Pentagon official.
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Since the war against Iran began on Feb. 28, the U.S. military has provided updates on how many targets have been struck, how many Iranian ships have been sunk , and how many combat sorties have been.
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An annual event honoring service members and veteran paratroopers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has been cancelled after Pentagon officials confirmed that troops from the base are deploying to the...
Legacy
Growing up on a farm in Minnesota, Charles Lindbergh often lay in the grass and looked up at the clouds. The young boy wanted to be closer to them, and the only way he knew how was to learn to fly.
Health
A thriving sanctuary built through community and care The transformation of the Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden (VHHG) at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is extraordinary.
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The Army has put a hold on a proposed wave of closures that would have shuttered more than 20 official museums on Army bases around the country.
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The Armalite Rifle platform has been serving the United States military for more than 60 years, with its original adoption dating back to 1963.
Community
Inspired by a family of service members and entrepreneurs, Jasmine Paul has long had the desire to create something in the spirit of solving other people’s problems.
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Across military occupations, infantry troops had the highest number of suicides in 2024, according to the Pentagon’s latest suicide report .
Benefits
For the last 48 years, descendants of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud and other Native Americans of the Lakota Nation have gathered in Rapid City, S.D.
Legacy
On September 3, 1951, a 21-year-old Navy ensign walked onto the flight deck of the USS Essex. The aircraft carrier was stationed off the coast of Korea, and as the young pilot prepared for his...
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When a crisis erupts in the Caribbean, Middle East, or elsewhere, a Marine Expeditionary Unit, or MEU, is often tasked with responding.
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Troops deployed for Operation Epic Fury can receive combat pay of up to $225 each month, a number that varies on their location and proximity to direct hostile fire, defense officials confirmed to...
Legacy
In October 1944, Beauford Anderson dodged enemy fire as he raced 50 yards to rescue two service members in the Philippines. Anderson received a Bronze Star for his selfless and courageous act.
Health
Virtual care resources save Veterans time When it comes to managing his health care, Navy Veteran Eric Faulkner wants it to be as convenient as possible.
