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From struggle to success: How DAV Patriot Boot Camp helped a Veteran entrepreneur thrive
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Legacy
How the Civil War created the modern American funeral industry
Editor’s Note: The following article contains graphic photos of dead people and might be disturbing to some readers.
Service
The Jet Had a Glitch. Was It Mechanical Error, Pilot Error, or Something Dumber?
Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force
Legacy
How the fastest manmade object ever was once a manhole cover launched by a nuke
During the Cold War, there weren’t a lot of things the U.S. military wasn’t willing to nuke in the name of science. The Air Force once considered a nuclear-powered bomber that would drop nukes...
Health
Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text..
Transition
Here’s How Military Aircraft Mechanics Transition to Civilian Aviation Jobs
In the civilian workforce, aviation maintenance technicians with a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration hold “highly transferable skills that can be used in a broad range of...
Service
USS Gerald R. Ford’s ‘record-breaking’ deployment could last 11 months, top admiral says
The USS Gerald R. Ford’s already long deployment will be “record-breaking” and “probably go into the 11th month of deployed operations,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said on Tuesday.
Transition
Rural community profile: Revisiting Butler, Pennsylvania
With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality health care close to home is more important than ever.
Service
Air Force reactivates Reaper drone squadron at Nevada base
The Air Force has reactivated a squadron in Nevada that flies the MQ-9 Reaper, the unmanned, heavily armed drone that is entering its third decade of flying.
Health
Green Beret’s path through VA’s Polytrauma System
Retired Master Sgt. Jonathan Lu turns personal struggle into mission to support Veterans A decorated Green Beret whose career nearly ended in a parachute accident has turned a near-fatal fall and...
Service
SMASH2000: Finally, an AI-powered optic that turns your AR-15 into a drone hunter
Imagine pulling the trigger on your rifle and having a computer decide whether the bullet actually leaves the barrel. Not a scope that helps you aim, nor a red dot that speeds up target acquisition.
Service
Hegseth says US won’t rule out deploying ‘boots on the ground’ for Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that neither he nor President Donald Trump will rule out the option of using U.S. ground troops in military operations against Iran as soldiers from the 82nd...
Legacy
The Civil War nurses who demanded to be remembered
The women who served, sacrificed and fought for recognition In May 1861, as the Civil War began and the nation fractured, Georgeanna Woolsey walked into New York Hospital with no formal medical...
Health
VA collaborates on national effort to reduce Veteran suicide by 2032
VA recently joined the Face the Fight coalition’s annual meeting in Louisville, Ky., on March 3–4, reinforcing its Veterans First commitment for every Veteran to access the care, support and...
Community
Free training and networking opportunity for Veteran business owners
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Community
When disaster strikes, DAV stands with veterans
Veterans understand what it means to endure forces beyond their control. During service, we train for worst-case scenarios, adapt under pressure and look out for one another when conditions are at...
Service
The 3 best ways an officer can earn the trust of their NCOs
The decentralized leadership structure in the United States military is one of the best things we’ve got going for us. For the most part, a commander can pass their intent down to subordinate leaders.
Family
Marine corporal charged with stealing and selling a Javelin missile
A Marine previously assigned to Camp Pendleton, California, is accused of stealing at least one Javelin anti-tank missile system and 5.
Health
Live Whole Health #311: Five tips to a healthier workday
Find your focus, fuel your day: Five ways to feel better at work Civilian work life can feel worlds away from military structure, but the same skills that got you through long days in uniform can...
Service
Army approves combat patches for soldiers in Iran war zone
Soldiers deployed to parts of the Middle East and Africa who are supporting the war with Iran are now authorized to wear combat patches, according to a memo confirmed Monday by the Army.