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Why Airstrikes On Iraq May Not Be Enough
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Why Airstrikes On Iraq May Not Be Enough

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 11, 2014

See Why This Veteran Gave His Purple Heart To His Favorite Football Team
United States

See Why This Veteran Gave His Purple Heart To His Favorite Football Team

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Aug 8, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Diver Who Died Trying To Save A Fellow Sailor When A Training Dive Went Wrong
Navy

UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Diver Who Died Trying To Save A Fellow Sailor When A Training Dive Went Wrong

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Aug 8, 2014

Obama Signs Veterans Health Care Reform Bill
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Obama Signs Veterans Health Care Reform Bill

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Aug 8, 2014

John Walsh Is Quitting His Senate Campaign
Army

John Walsh Is Quitting His Senate Campaign

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Aug 8, 2014

How A Liberal Arts Degree Made Me A Better Officer
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How A Liberal Arts Degree Made Me A Better Officer

By Anna Granville

Posted on Aug 6, 2014

JOB ENVY: Former Navy SEAL Now Helps People Push Their Personal Limits
Navy

JOB ENVY: Former Navy SEAL Now Helps People Push Their Personal Limits

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later
Army

A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later

By Dave Smith

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

The VA Is Now Being Sued For Discriminating Against Victims Of Military Sexual Trauma
United States

The VA Is Now Being Sued For Discriminating Against Victims Of Military Sexual Trauma

By Tessa Poppe

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

If You Call All Veterans Heroes, You’re Getting It Wrong
United States

If You Call All Veterans Heroes, You’re Getting It Wrong

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Aug 5, 2014

The First Iraq Vet In The Senate Is Having A Really Tough Time
Army

The First Iraq Vet In The Senate Is Having A Really Tough Time

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Aug 4, 2014

What The Military Got Right, America’s Police Are Still Getting Wrong
United States

What The Military Got Right, America’s Police Are Still Getting Wrong

By Brad Hardy

Posted on Aug 4, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Fought Hard On A Narrow Mountain Road In Afghanistan
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Fought Hard On A Narrow Mountain Road In Afghanistan

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Aug 1, 2014

10 Things You Never Realized About Full Metal Jacket
Marine Corps

10 Things You Never Realized About Full Metal Jacket

By Ethan E. Rocke

Posted on Jul 31, 2014

It’s Time To Look Past Age And Rank In The Military
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It’s Time To Look Past Age And Rank In The Military

By Melissa L. Maskulka

Posted on Jul 31, 2014

This New Way To Fix Cell Phone Infrastructure During Disasters Could Change Everything
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This New Way To Fix Cell Phone Infrastructure During Disasters Could Change Everything

By Rick Schumacher

Posted on Jul 30, 2014

Job Envy: West Point Grad Takes On Silicon Valley
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Job Envy: West Point Grad Takes On Silicon Valley

By Lydia Davey

Posted on Jul 29, 2014

Is Rick Perry Right In Calling Up The National Guard To Defend Our Border?
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Is Rick Perry Right In Calling Up The National Guard To Defend Our Border?

By Eric Navarro

Posted on Jul 29, 2014

The Peacetime Army Will Be Just Fine
Army

The Peacetime Army Will Be Just Fine

By Brad Hardy

Posted on Jul 29, 2014

New Survey Shows That Most Vets Are Affected By Suicide
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New Survey Shows That Most Vets Are Affected By Suicide

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 25, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The ‘Real Heroes’ Of The Battle Of Wanat
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: The ‘Real Heroes’ Of The Battle Of Wanat

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 24, 2014

Don’t Be Afraid To Be A Boot Again In The Civilian World
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Don’t Be Afraid To Be A Boot Again In The Civilian World

By Chad Storlie

Posted on Jul 24, 2014

VA Secretary Nominee Tells Senate He Can Make A Difference
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VA Secretary Nominee Tells Senate He Can Make A Difference

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 23, 2014

How I Learned To Embrace The Fear Associated With Back-To-Back Deployments
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How I Learned To Embrace The Fear Associated With Back-To-Back Deployments

By Anna Granville

Posted on Jul 23, 2014

JOB ENVY: Military Olympian Makes Transition To International Wellness Guide
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JOB ENVY: Military Olympian Makes Transition To International Wellness Guide

By Lydia Davey

Posted on Jul 22, 2014

The 1970s Marine Corps Commercial That Will Actually Make You Want To Re-Enlist
Marine Corps

The 1970s Marine Corps Commercial That Will Actually Make You Want To Re-Enlist

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 22, 2014

How Women Veterans Are Invading American Enterprise
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How Women Veterans Are Invading American Enterprise

By Rachel A. Brune

Posted on Jul 22, 2014

How I’m Surviving My Battle With PTSD
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How I’m Surviving My Battle With PTSD

By Mary Ann Parker

Posted on Jul 22, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 19, 2014

The VA’s Problem With Prescription Drug Addiction
United States

The VA’s Problem With Prescription Drug Addiction

By L. Joy Ohnstad

Posted on Jul 17, 2014

5 Ridiculous Things In The Defense Spending Bill That Still Cost Less Than The F-35
United States

5 Ridiculous Things In The Defense Spending Bill That Still Cost Less Than The F-35

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 16, 2014

Obama Is Taking A Page From Reagan In Dealing With Iran
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Obama Is Taking A Page From Reagan In Dealing With Iran

By Adam J. Tiffen

Posted on Jul 16, 2014

What Do The Classics Have To Do With The Modern Warfighter?
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What Do The Classics Have To Do With The Modern Warfighter?

By Anna Granville

Posted on Jul 16, 2014

California-Based Female Vets Interested In Tech Should Not Miss This Event
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California-Based Female Vets Interested In Tech Should Not Miss This Event

By Joshua S. Holley

Posted on Jul 15, 2014

The New Debate About The Combat Endurance Test And Women In The Marine Infantry
Marine Corps

The New Debate About The Combat Endurance Test And Women In The Marine Infantry

By Tessa Poppe

Posted on Jul 14, 2014

War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy
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War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy

By Dave Smith

Posted on Jul 14, 2014

Whistleblowers Reveal “Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics” Within The VA
United States

Whistleblowers Reveal “Lies, Damned Lies, And Statistics” Within The VA

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 14, 2014

Oil And Gas Is A Great Frontier For Veteran Careers
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Oil And Gas Is A Great Frontier For Veteran Careers

By Joe Calouche

Posted on Jul 11, 2014

UPDATE: DeAngelo Williams Gave His First Class Ticket To A REAL Marine
Marine Corps

UPDATE: DeAngelo Williams Gave His First Class Ticket To A REAL Marine

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 10, 2014

After Karzai Who Will Lead Afghanistan?
News

After Karzai Who Will Lead Afghanistan?

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 9, 2014

JOB ENVY: Iraq War Veteran Becomes National Geographic’s Adventurer Of the Year
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JOB ENVY: Iraq War Veteran Becomes National Geographic’s Adventurer Of the Year

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Jul 8, 2014

Here’s Why We Failed To Adequately Train Iraq’s Army
Iraq

Here’s Why We Failed To Adequately Train Iraq’s Army

By Brad Hardy

Posted on Jul 7, 2014

Learning to Rebuild After Returning From War
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Learning to Rebuild After Returning From War

By Dave Smith

Posted on Jul 7, 2014

In The Midst Of Present-Day Political Fighting, Remember How This Nation Started
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In The Midst Of Present-Day Political Fighting, Remember How This Nation Started

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

I’m Tired Of Women In The Military Being Treated As Inferior
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I’m Tired Of Women In The Military Being Treated As Inferior

By Myrna M. Segui

Posted on Jul 3, 2014

COUNTERPOINT: Information Is Not Intelligence
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COUNTERPOINT: Information Is Not Intelligence

By Rick Schumacher

Posted on Jul 2, 2014

Military Culture Has A Terrible Habit Of Blaming The Victim
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Military Culture Has A Terrible Habit Of Blaming The Victim

By Jason Mack

Posted on Jul 2, 2014

America’s Success At The World Cup Is Because US Soldiers Had Children In Germany
Army

America’s Success At The World Cup Is Because US Soldiers Had Children In Germany

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 1, 2014

The New VA Secretary’s Nearly Impossible Mission
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The New VA Secretary’s Nearly Impossible Mission

By Joseph A. Bello

Posted on Jul 1, 2014

Overcoming Obstacles: One Woman’s Journey To Becoming An Army Firefighter
Army

Overcoming Obstacles: One Woman’s Journey To Becoming An Army Firefighter

By Cynthia Riebesell

Posted on Jul 1, 2014

Here’s How Leaders Are Reacting To Obama’s Surprise VA Pick
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Here’s How Leaders Are Reacting To Obama’s Surprise VA Pick

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 1, 2014

McDonald Confirmed By Senate As New VA Secretary In Unanimous Vote
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McDonald Confirmed By Senate As New VA Secretary In Unanimous Vote

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jul 1, 2014

Working Through The Invisible Wounds Of War
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Working Through The Invisible Wounds Of War

By Andrea Signor

Posted on Jun 27, 2014

11 Hard Questions For The Chairman Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs
News

11 Hard Questions For The Chairman Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jun 26, 2014

The Sinclair Case And What It Means For Military Justice
Army

The Sinclair Case And What It Means For Military Justice

By Tessa Poppe

Posted on Jun 25, 2014

It’s Time For Americans To Own This Country’s Problems
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It’s Time For Americans To Own This Country’s Problems

By Ethan E. Rocke

Posted on Jun 25, 2014

New Book Captures Bits Of The Lives Left Behind By Fallen Soldiers
Army

New Book Captures Bits Of The Lives Left Behind By Fallen Soldiers

By Rachel A. Brune

Posted on Jun 25, 2014

Don’t Shackle Your Life To This Mess In Iraq
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Don’t Shackle Your Life To This Mess In Iraq

By William Treseder

Posted on Jun 24, 2014

A New Retention Survey Reveals Problematic Results for Navy
Navy

A New Retention Survey Reveals Problematic Results for Navy

By Anna Granville

Posted on Jun 23, 2014

We Should Transform Disaster Response Training Into Jobs For Veterans
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We Should Transform Disaster Response Training Into Jobs For Veterans

By Rick Schumacher

Posted on Jun 23, 2014

How Many Veteran Charities Are Too Many?
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How Many Veteran Charities Are Too Many?

By Joshua S. Holley

Posted on Jun 20, 2014

The Interim VA Secretary’s Dangerous War On Whistleblowers
United States

The Interim VA Secretary’s Dangerous War On Whistleblowers

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Jun 19, 2014

See The Moment The President Told Kyle Carpenter He Would Receive The Medal Of Honor
Marine Corps

See The Moment The President Told Kyle Carpenter He Would Receive The Medal Of Honor

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 19, 2014

COUNTERPOINT: Proposed Mandatory National Service Not Focused Solely On Military Service
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COUNTERPOINT: Proposed Mandatory National Service Not Focused Solely On Military Service

By Eric Navarro

Posted on Jun 18, 2014