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At least 200 US troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says
At least 200 U.S. service members have been wounded while taking part in Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command announced on Monday. A spokesperson for U.S.
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Family
What actor Blair Underwood learned from his mother’s life as a military spouse
Actor Blair Underwood was in first grade the first time that he remembers his mother saying she wanted to write a book. It could have been a fleeting memory, a random thought spoken by a military...
Community
Boot camp-style program equips veterans for higher ed and beyond
Ryan Pavel When Ryan Pavel didn’t get accepted to his college of choice at 17 years old, a Marine Corps recruiter redirected his life’s path.
Service
Navy says USS Nimitz will put off retirement and stay in service into next year
The USS Nimitz began its long career stuck in a time warp. It now seems to be finishing the same way, with its official retirement date pushing into the future.
Health
Live Whole Health #309: Natural pain relief
Ready for a better way to manage your low back pain—no pills required? Gentle yoga might help! In 2017, the American College of Physicians shared a guideline for treating low back pain.
Benefits
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Friday that temporarily reinstates a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Veterans Affairs and its largest employee union.
Service
Why the Union wore blue and the Confederacy gray during the Civil War
The uniform distinctions between the Union and Confederate soldiers were many, but the colors of their Civil War uniforms became the iconic identifier in historical lore .
Health
Education programs strengthen VA’s health care workforce
VA celebrates Health Professions Education (HPE) Week 2026 Each year, VA celebrates Health Professions Education Week, when the department recognizes trainees, academic partners and education staff...
Transition
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 16, 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.
Service
The Reaper just won’t quit: Try as they might, the military can’t ditch the MQ-9
It’s not stealthy, it’s getting up there in years and it doesn’t have the payload of fifth-generation fighter jets.
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The new dime design has no olive branch and people are up in arms over it
The dime is getting a new look for the 250th anniversary of the United States, and keen eyes have noticed the Mint dropped an important symbol of American power: the olive branch.
Community
DAV Patriot Employers help veterans thrive beyond the hiring process
Air Force veteran Adam Cassidy (left) is a strong advocate for Werner Enterprise’s veteran programs. When transitioning out of the Air Force in 2015, Adam Cassidy thought he was ahead of the curve by.
Health
As VA Looks Ahead to Dementia Needs, Study Finds Immune Cells Attack Alzheimer’s Plaques in Brain
Engineered immune cells targeted and reduced the toxic protein plaques that drive Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study. Alzheimer's and related dementias represent a growing crisis within the...
Health
Hope and healing through vision rehabilitation
How personalized support helps Veterans adapt to vision loss For many, the prospect of blindness is daunting, often perceived as more life-altering than the loss of a limb.
Health
VA announces plan to put some veterans in guardianships
The Trump administration is launching a new plan to initiate legal guardianship proceedings for hundreds of the “most vulnerable” veterans in the country.
Service
An Army airborne veteran could win an Oscar for his wildly popular short film
This week, 82nd Airborne veteran Jack Piatt could go home with an Academy Award, the film industry’s most coveted honor, and one of the most prestigious awards in entertainment.
Service
Old Dominion ROTC cadets rushed and stabbed an active shooter seconds after the first shot
On Mar. 13, 2026, a gunman opened fire on a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University. He chose the wrong classroom to start a murderous rampage.
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Pentagon identifies 6 airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
The Department of Defense released the names of the six airmen who died when their LC-135 Refueling plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. They are: Maj. John A.
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Navy F-18 that got the US’s first air-to-air kill in the 21st century is taking part in the Iran War
A Navy fighter jet that got the United States’ first air-to-air kill against another plane in nearly 20 years in 2017 is currently taking part in combat operations against Iran.
Health
VA reaches milestones in lifesaving naloxone availability
Expanding access to antidote across the country to prevent overdose deaths among Veterans Veteran safety and well-being is at the center of everything we do at VA, and that is why naloxone is...