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Ohio has never really been synonymous with “good,” even for some people who are from there. In fact, Gen Z and Gen Alpha turned “Ohio” into a colloquialism, a standalone adjective meant as an...
U.S. Southern Command carried out a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” to kill Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the head of the Tren de Aragua street gang, President Donald Trump announced Friday...
Innovation is reshaping the future of healthcare at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), bringing new possibilities to Veterans and providers alike. Dr.
Soldiers assigned to the McGregor Range Complex, New Mexico, are missing meals because trying to eat at the base’s dining facility, or DFAC, often means waiting for an hour or more, two soldiers...
The Army spent over a billion dollars on nearly 10,000 augmented-reality headsets for soldiers to wear in combat. A federal watchdog reported this week that they won’t end up being used.
The creators of the future Global War on Terrorism memorial say they based their design around a single question posed to veterans, military families and others associated with the war: How did they...
Eddie Slovik didn’t have an idyllic childhood. He consistently found trouble while growing up in Detroit, bouncing between reform schools and serving time in jail.
Given 10 months to live, Gregory Renno chose to fight with cancer treatment Vietnam Army Veteran Gregory Renno still sliming through every step of the fight.
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings new findings on lung cancer survival rates, using AI for health apps, and how temperature...
Women Veterans Recognition Day is celebrated on June 12th to honor the service and sacrifice of women who have worn the uniform, while also recognizing a key moment that changed the course of...
There is a moment, just before a helicopter touches down in combat, when everything that is not essential disappears. The noise becomes a single frequency. The body does what it was trained to do.
Congressional Republicans introduced a nearly 600-page veterans benefits package on June 10 that would end a longstanding pay offset for combat-injured veterans but would cut disability compensation...
The Revolutionary War ended long before photography was a refined process, but the gap between the two historic events was still enough to allow some of America’s true patriots—literally American...
If President Donald Trump decides to order the U.S. military to capture Kharg Island from Iran, the operation would require at least 1,200 troops, experts told Task & Purpose.
It might come as a surprise to some veterans, but there are service members who leave the military and just kind of drop off the system’s radar.
A Texas lawmaker has sparked hopes to award the Medal of Honor to an Air Force pilot killed while protecting classified information during the Vietnam War. Air Force Maj. Robert A.
A 28th annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring women troops at a memorial outside Arlington National Cemetery was canceled earlier this month after organizers got word that multiple military services...
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Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc., better known as simply “Ruger,” has been a staple in American firearms manufacturing since its founding in 1949.
Pick-Up Day is the moment of truth for Marine recruits. Sometimes called “Black Friday” among Marines, it marks the first time they meet their drill instructors, who will train them for the next 13...
A clear path to accessing your VA health records Understanding how to access service and health records and how to navigate the release of information (ROI) process is important for many Veterans as...
Veterans who apply for disability compensation related to sexual assault in the military face higher standards for proving related injuries, resulting in lower approval ratings and increased risk of...
Compared to other home loan options, the VA-guaranteed home loan stands above the rest. And with great benefits for all comes a minor fee for some, known as the VA funding fee .
After Randy Bresnik flew combat missions in Kuwait as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom , he contemplated his next career move. He recalled a friend who became an astronaut.