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Navy veteran killed in Molson Coors brewery shooting Navy veteran killed in Molson Coors brewery shooting

/ Feb 28 2020

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Suicide in the Military Suicide in the Military

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 28 2020

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US Troops to Pull Out of Syria US Troops to Pull Out of Syria

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 28 2020

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Comedian Pete Davidson tries to walk back apologizing to former SEAL Dan Crenshaw in new Netflix special Comedian Pete Davidson tries to walk back apologizing to former SEAL Dan Crenshaw in new Netflix special

/ Feb 27 2020

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Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, speaks about his service, and the relationship to Army Values. Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, speaks about his service, and the relationship to Army Values.

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

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VA Secretary under investigation for allegedly trying to discredit veteran who reported sexual assault at VA hospital VA Secretary under investigation for allegedly trying to discredit veteran who reported sexual assault at VA hospital

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 27 2020

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What did service mean for a Tuskegee Airman? What did service mean for a Tuskegee Airman?

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

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New Army Combat Fitness Test New Army Combat Fitness Test

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

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The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 26 2020

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Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019 Here are the 5 biggest problems military families faced in 2019

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 26 2020

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The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma

By Kayla Williams and Samantha Kubek

/ Feb 26 2020

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Bravo Sierra – A New Approach To Hygiene Bravo Sierra – A New Approach To Hygiene

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 25 2020

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Top 5 Bases That Should Be Deployments Top 5 Bases That Should Be Deployments

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 25 2020

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Cops arrest suspected burglars after soldier deployed to Iraq sees them on his Nest cam Cops arrest suspected burglars after soldier deployed to Iraq sees them on his Nest cam

/ Feb 24 2020

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Air Force board recommends kicking out airman who raised money for white supremacist group Air Force board recommends kicking out airman who raised money for white supremacist group

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 24 2020

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Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but Traumatic brain injury is often called an ‘invisible’ wound. It’s anything but

By Jenny Lynne Stroup

/ Feb 24 2020

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Empowered through work: How a military spouse found strength in her job with The Home Depot Empowered through work: How a military spouse found strength in her job with The Home Depot

By Alison Maruca

/ Feb 24 2020

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US Forces Korea on high alert for coronavirus after dependent tests positive US Forces Korea on high alert for coronavirus after dependent tests positive

/ Feb 24 2020

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Army leaders are confident they’ll hit a recruiting goal that doesn’t actually exist yet Army leaders are confident they’ll hit a recruiting goal that doesn’t actually exist yet

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 21 2020

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Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families

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/ Feb 19 2020

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For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’ For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’

/ Feb 19 2020

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This Vermont nonprofit returns lost or stolen medals of valor to the veterans who earned them This Vermont nonprofit returns lost or stolen medals of valor to the veterans who earned them

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/ Feb 19 2020

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A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault

By Kate Germano

/ Feb 19 2020

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75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima 75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima

/ Feb 18 2020

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One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away

/ Feb 17 2020

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Gary Sinise was just honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Patriot Award Gary Sinise was just honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Patriot Award

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/ Feb 15 2020

History

75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’ 75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 15 2020

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Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 14 2020

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This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery

/ Feb 13 2020

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Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily

/ Feb 12 2020

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An adult website is offering deployed troops free ‘live chats’ with porn stars on Valentine’s Day An adult website is offering deployed troops free ‘live chats’ with porn stars on Valentine’s Day

/ Feb 12 2020

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The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 12 2020

History

Philadelphia making sure WWII Medal of Honor recipient is never forgotten Philadelphia making sure WWII Medal of Honor recipient is never forgotten

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/ Feb 12 2020

Military Life

The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides

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/ Feb 12 2020

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How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 11 2020

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Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 10 2020

History

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire 75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire

/ Feb 10 2020

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Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 10 2020

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Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Feb 10 2020

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‘It’s working’ — How Santa Fe found housing for its homeless veterans ‘It’s working’ — How Santa Fe found housing for its homeless veterans

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/ Feb 10 2020

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Alaska to pay $550,000 to family of Iraq War vet who died in prison of heart attack Alaska to pay $550,000 to family of Iraq War vet who died in prison of heart attack

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/ Feb 9 2020

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Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees

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/ Feb 8 2020

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2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree 2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree

/ Feb 7 2020

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Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas

/ Feb 7 2020

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A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen

/ Feb 6 2020

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The Army is now letting soldiers choose their assignments, and leaders say it’s going smoothly The Army is now letting soldiers choose their assignments, and leaders say it’s going smoothly

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 6 2020

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Wanna get on TV? The Marine Corps is holding auditions for its upcoming recruiting commercial Wanna get on TV? The Marine Corps is holding auditions for its upcoming recruiting commercial

/ Feb 6 2020

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House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs

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/ Feb 5 2020

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The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 5 2020

Military Life

Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Feb 5 2020

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Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’ Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 5 2020

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Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 4 2020

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Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early

/ Feb 4 2020

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Toxic ‘black goo’ base used by US had enriched uranium. More veterans report cancer Toxic ‘black goo’ base used by US had enriched uranium. More veterans report cancer

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/ Feb 4 2020

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Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea

/ Feb 3 2020

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The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 3 2020

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The deputy secretary of the VA was just fired ‘due to a loss of confidence’ The deputy secretary of the VA was just fired ‘due to a loss of confidence’

/ Feb 3 2020

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Texas man accused of hanging veteran’s support dog for barking Texas man accused of hanging veteran’s support dog for barking

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/ Feb 3 2020

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Military service academies see sharp increase in reports of sexual assault Military service academies see sharp increase in reports of sexual assault

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 30 2020

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A federal grand jury is looking into the suspicious deaths of 11 veterans at a single VA clinic A federal grand jury is looking into the suspicious deaths of 11 veterans at a single VA clinic

/ Jan 30 2020

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America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place

/ Jan 30 2020

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Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 29 2020

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Watch an Air Force vet sht a brick when he finds out his Rolex is worth $700,000 Watch an Air Force vet sht a brick when he finds out his Rolex is worth $700,000

/ Jan 28 2020

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While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 28 2020