A National Guard unit saw the most combat during World War IIThink about the World War II shows and films that stuck with you, like “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific,” or “Saving Private Ryan.We Are The MightyAug 20service
US destroyed a lost Predator drone after hard landing in Middle EastThe crew of a malfunctioning MQ-9A drone worked for more than 7 minutes last August to keep their stricken aircraft aloft, but a damaged wire in the fuel system had irreversibly killed its newly...Task & PurposeAug 20service
How VA Health Chat helps one Veteran manage care from homeVA Health Chat app connects Veterans to VA health care For Army Veteran Evan Burnside, a visit to the nearest VA facility means a three-hour trip: an hour’s drive each way, plus time for parking and...VA NewsAug 20health
Keep faith with veteransEvery veteran knows the cost of service and the promise that comes with it. If we’re changed in service, our nation will be there for us when we come home.DAVAug 20community
Remembering Gold Star Mother Ann Sherman Wolcott, my friend and my heroI met Ann Sherman Wolcott many years ago, shortly after my husband passed away. It was at a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund event. Ann was a Gold Star Mother and I was a Gold Star Wife.VA NewsAug 20family
Meet the employers setting the standard for veteran hiring in 2026DAV’s employment program helps veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses navigate the job market with confidence.DAVAug 20community
Keeping rides rolling: Transportation Network vehicle ordering window approachesThis past year, dedicated DAV volunteers across the country gave over 230,000 rides to veterans for their Department of Veterans Affairs medical appointments.DAVAug 20community
Why 11.5 is the best AR barrel length for most shootersLet me start by saying that shooting 55gr .223 out of a 20-inch pencil barrel with a rifle-length gas system, as Eugene Stoner, Bob Fremont, and Jim Sullivan intended, is a very enjoyable firearms...We Are The MightyAug 20service
Leading from the FrontJoining DAV is only the beginning. Every member has the opportunity to continue serving by leading, mentoring and strengthening the organization that has fought for veterans and the benefits they...DAVAug 20community
Need a personal record from VA? Here’s the page that gets you there.Finding the right VA office for your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) records request just got easier. VA has redesigned the page Veterans use to request records.VA NewsAug 20health
He Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. Why Did It Take Decades To Receive It?Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers, Jr. receives the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026.The War HorseAug 20legacy
Air Force security teams want to train with Chinese-made drones at nuclear baseSecurity teams at an Air Force nuclear base may soon be training with Chinese-made drones, which are now so widely used in war zones that one expert called them ‘the new AK-47.Task & PurposeAug 19service
The Civil War started and ended at the same guy’s houseThe name Wilmer McLean may not be found in most history books, but if it isn’t in the Guinness Book, it should be. The man moved his family during the Civil War, and if real estate is all about...We Are The MightyAug 19legacy
Advancing homeownership opportunities for VeteransVA recognizes that homeownership is about far more than buying a house – it is about stability, opportunity, and building a strong future.VA NewsAug 19benefits
A summary of everything on Marvel’s pre-‘Doomsday’ watch cheat sheetThis past weekend, Disney held its annual D23 celebration, which means there’s major announcements, trailers, and updates from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to catch up on—and some homework for those...We Are The MightyAug 19service
Sailor’s lawsuit leads to expanded healthcare for Reserve, Guard troopsMore Reserve and National Guard troops who serve long stints on active duty orders may get access to healthcare after a sailor’s class action lawsuit. A new Pentagon policy released Aug.Task & PurposeAug 19service
US to end major military exercise in South Korea after just 5 daysA major joint exercise between U.S. and South Korean troops will end a week earlier than originally planned after President Donald Trump directed that it be scaled back , a Pentagon official...Task & PurposeAug 19service
From the streets to a home of his own: One Veteran’s road to recoveryHow VA programs helped a Louisiana Veteran reclaim his life and support recovery After completing the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, an initiative that helped him find discipline...VA NewsAug 19health
5 battles the side with all the numbers still lost—against all oddsWhen defending any position, the second-to-last thing a military unit wants to know is that they’re outnumbered. The very last thing the defenders want to know is that they’re massively outnumbered.We Are The MightyAug 19legacy
Fighting the ‘dependa’ stereotype“Gross. Another military wife voicing an opinion that doesn’t matter.” “Maybe keep your yap shut so he can keep his job.” These were the social media comments left after one of my recent articles was...Military Families MagazineAug 19service
With Federal EHR, no more ‘last-four’ check in at VA Medical CentersFor Veterans, superior care begins the moment they check in at a VA medical facility. For years, they’ve had to provide their “last-four,” or the last four digits of their Social Security number...VA NewsAug 19health
One of military history’s most lopsided beatdowns didn’t need to happenIt was a war no one in London asked for, to kick off a plan everyone tried to reject, and the first battle was an absolute disaster.We Are The MightyAug 19legacy
I Typed Forms While Other Men Went to War. That Shame Shaped My Life“On behalf of the president of the United States, the people of the United States, and myself, I want to thank you for your service to our country.” He called me Mr. Thompson. Not “specialist.The War HorseAug 19legacy
Promote DAV Scholarships to young volunteers near youAs the national voluntary services director, one of the highlights is being able to publicly recognize DAV volunteers. Often, this is through milestone gifts we send to people when they reach a...DAVAug 19community