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Al Matthews, Marine Vet And Actor Who Played Apone In ‘Aliens’ Dead At 75
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Al Matthews, Marine Vet And Actor Who Played Apone In ‘Aliens’ Dead At 75

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

My Worst Day: In Iraq, When The Approval To Fire Came 10 Seconds Too Late
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My Worst Day: In Iraq, When The Approval To Fire Came 10 Seconds Too Late

By Capt. Douglas Wood, USMC

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

Remembering A Professional Soldier
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Remembering A Professional Soldier

By Luke Flowers

Posted on Sep 20, 2018

How This Soldier Used His Military Skills To Build A Career And Serve Veterans At Sodexo
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How This Soldier Used His Military Skills To Build A Career And Serve Veterans At Sodexo

By Sodexo

Posted on Sep 18, 2018

Podcast: What Is The ‘Bro-Vet’ In Veteran Culture, Anyway?
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Podcast: What Is The ‘Bro-Vet’ In Veteran Culture, Anyway?

By Meaghan Mobbs

Posted on Sep 17, 2018

The Problem With The VA Isn’t Just The Agency — It’s Us
Veterans

The Problem With The VA Isn’t Just The Agency — It’s Us

By Richard Siemion with Neil Fotre

Posted on Sep 17, 2018

Retired Adm. William McRaven Quit Pentagon Board Days After Publishing Anti-Trump Op-Ed
Veterans

Retired Adm. William McRaven Quit Pentagon Board Days After Publishing Anti-Trump Op-Ed

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 14, 2018

Being A Veteran Does Not Mean You’re Exempt From Misfortune For The Rest Of Your Life
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Being A Veteran Does Not Mean You’re Exempt From Misfortune For The Rest Of Your Life

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 13, 2018

Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization
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Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 13, 2018

Introducing Gearhead Wednesday, A Weekly Column From Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck
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Introducing Gearhead Wednesday, A Weekly Column From Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck

By Chief Kristin Beck (Ret.)

Posted on Sep 12, 2018

5 Tips Every Veteran Should Keep In Mind When Writing Their College Admissions Essays
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5 Tips Every Veteran Should Keep In Mind When Writing Their College Admissions Essays

By Joy Turner

Posted on Sep 7, 2018

The VA Is Eyeing Ketamine As An Emergency Treatment For Patients At High Suicide Risk
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The VA Is Eyeing Ketamine As An Emergency Treatment For Patients At High Suicide Risk

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 7, 2018

On Being Raped By My Commander
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On Being Raped By My Commander

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Sep 7, 2018

Who Gets to Call Themselves a Combat Veteran? Women Vets as Political Candidates
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Who Gets to Call Themselves a Combat Veteran? Women Vets as Political Candidates

By Kate Kranz Jordan

Posted on Sep 6, 2018

Back To Afghanistan: Looking At The Ghazni That Exists Now Vs. The Town I Knew
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Back To Afghanistan: Looking At The Ghazni That Exists Now Vs. The Town I Knew

By Joanna Dasher

Posted on Sep 6, 2018

How To Create Community After Your Military Service Is Over
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How To Create Community After Your Military Service Is Over

By Nina Semczuk

Posted on Sep 4, 2018

The VA Doesn’t Want You To Know Exactly How Short-Staffed It Is
Veterans

The VA Doesn’t Want You To Know Exactly How Short-Staffed It Is

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 1, 2018

Ask A Veteran: What Can I Tell A Young Person Who Wants To Enlist?
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Ask A Veteran: What Can I Tell A Young Person Who Wants To Enlist?

By Matt Ufford

Posted on Aug 30, 2018

Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse
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Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse

By Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army

Posted on Aug 30, 2018

What Nobody Tells You About Going Back to School As A Veteran
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What Nobody Tells You About Going Back to School As A Veteran

By Andrea N. Goldstein

Posted on Aug 27, 2018

Marine Captain: Actually Talk To The People Getting Out And They May Change Their Mind
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Marine Captain: Actually Talk To The People Getting Out And They May Change Their Mind

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 25, 2018

Ask A Veteran: Is ‘Thank You For Your Service’ The Right Thing To Say?
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Ask A Veteran: Is ‘Thank You For Your Service’ The Right Thing To Say?

By Matt Ufford

Posted on Aug 23, 2018

The lingering appeal of Col Jessup’s courtroom tirade in ‘A Few Good Men’
Veterans

The lingering appeal of Col Jessup’s courtroom tirade in ‘A Few Good Men’

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 23, 2018

Marine Vet Turned Congressman Indicted For Bogarting Campaign Funds For Personal Use
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Marine Vet Turned Congressman Indicted For Bogarting Campaign Funds For Personal Use

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 22, 2018

The Undervalued Career Field That Loves To Hire Veterans
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The Undervalued Career Field That Loves To Hire Veterans

By Nina Semczuk

Posted on Aug 21, 2018

A Navy SEAL Shares Why He Gave Gabrielle Giffords His Purple Heart
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A Navy SEAL Shares Why He Gave Gabrielle Giffords His Purple Heart

By James Hatch, Christian D’Andrea

Posted on Aug 20, 2018

The Soldier Turned Filmmaker Behind ‘Sand Castle’ Opens Up About The Netflix War Drama
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The Soldier Turned Filmmaker Behind ‘Sand Castle’ Opens Up About The Netflix War Drama

By Chris Roessner

Posted on Aug 20, 2018

What To Expect In A Manufacturing Career As A Veteran
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What To Expect In A Manufacturing Career As A Veteran

By Nina Semczuk

Posted on Aug 17, 2018

A Defense Of The Police, From A Marine Veteran Turned Cop
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A Defense Of The Police, From A Marine Veteran Turned Cop

By J. Aspis

Posted on Aug 16, 2018

Disabled Veterans Picked Up A Major Travel Benefit In The Latest Defense Bill
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Disabled Veterans Picked Up A Major Travel Benefit In The Latest Defense Bill

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 16, 2018

Retired Special Ops General: The Current Approach In Afghanistan Isn’t Worth One More Body Bag
Veterans

Retired Special Ops General: The Current Approach In Afghanistan Isn’t Worth One More Body Bag

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 14, 2018

What To Expect In A Private Security Career As A Veteran
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What To Expect In A Private Security Career As A Veteran

By Nina Semczuk

Posted on Aug 13, 2018

Tim Kennedy Tests His Luck In ‘Hard To Kill’ By Stepping Into The Arena As An American Bullfighter
Veterans

Tim Kennedy Tests His Luck In ‘Hard To Kill’ By Stepping Into The Arena As An American Bullfighter

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 8, 2018

An Interview With The Comic Mastermind Behind ‘Terminal Lance’
Veterans

An Interview With The Comic Mastermind Behind ‘Terminal Lance’

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 7, 2018

A US Veteran Says, ‘That’s It, I’m Giving Up On The United States’
Veterans

A US Veteran Says, ‘That’s It, I’m Giving Up On The United States’

By Carlo Valle

Posted on Aug 6, 2018

Iraq War Combat Vet’s Wife Rips Into Trump As She’s Deported After Begging Him For Help
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Iraq War Combat Vet’s Wife Rips Into Trump As She’s Deported After Begging Him For Help

Posted on Aug 3, 2018

22 Lines Of Military Jargon That Only Service Members And Veterans Will Understand
Veterans

22 Lines Of Military Jargon That Only Service Members And Veterans Will Understand

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 3, 2018

Neo-Nazi Lance Corporal Is Now An Ex-Marine
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Neo-Nazi Lance Corporal Is Now An Ex-Marine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

A Contractor Knowingly Sold US Troops Defective Earplugs For Years. Now They’re Paying For It
Veterans

A Contractor Knowingly Sold US Troops Defective Earplugs For Years. Now They’re Paying For It

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 30, 2018

Florida Official Resigns After Cursing Out Army Veteran As ‘Traitor’ On Facebook
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Florida Official Resigns After Cursing Out Army Veteran As ‘Traitor’ On Facebook

Posted on Jul 26, 2018

Marine Raiders’ Reunion Breathes New Life Into The Corps’ ‘Old Breed’
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Marine Raiders’ Reunion Breathes New Life Into The Corps’ ‘Old Breed’

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

Exclusive: American Legion In Turmoil As Top Exec Resigns Over Background Questions
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Exclusive: American Legion In Turmoil As Top Exec Resigns Over Background Questions

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jul 20, 2018

Every American Needs To Watch Team Rubicon CEO Jake Wood’s Inspiring ESPYs Speech
Veterans

Every American Needs To Watch Team Rubicon CEO Jake Wood’s Inspiring ESPYs Speech

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 19, 2018

Veterans: The IRS May Owe You Money, For A Change
Veterans

Veterans: The IRS May Owe You Money, For A Change

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 16, 2018

‘Forever’ GI Bill Isn’t Always Forever, Under New DoD Guidance
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‘Forever’ GI Bill Isn’t Always Forever, Under New DoD Guidance

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 12, 2018

Always Listen To Your NCOs, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Edition
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Always Listen To Your NCOs, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Edition

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 5, 2018

Marines Offering Grunts Up To $70,000 To Become Squad Leaders And Re-Enlist
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Marines Offering Grunts Up To $70,000 To Become Squad Leaders And Re-Enlist

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2018

‘Be Courteous With Fireworks’: Veterans Ask A Community To Help Those With PTSD
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‘Be Courteous With Fireworks’: Veterans Ask A Community To Help Those With PTSD

Posted on Jul 1, 2018

A Marine Senate Hopeful Claimed Veterans Can’t Be Democrats — Even Though He Was One
Veterans

A Marine Senate Hopeful Claimed Veterans Can’t Be Democrats — Even Though He Was One

By Justine Davie

Posted on Jun 29, 2018

He’s A Service Member And Child Of A War-Wounded Vet. Can He Succeed As The Next VA Chief?
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He’s A Service Member And Child Of A War-Wounded Vet. Can He Succeed As The Next VA Chief?

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 28, 2018

Before These Famous Investors Were Famous, They Were Service Members
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Before These Famous Investors Were Famous, They Were Service Members

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

LGBTQ Vets, Uncomfortable With VA, Look To Each Other For Mental Health Care
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LGBTQ Vets, Uncomfortable With VA, Look To Each Other For Mental Health Care

By Stephanie Russell-Kraft

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

How Many Troops Did The Pentagon Boot Out Over Botched Drug Tests?
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How Many Troops Did The Pentagon Boot Out Over Botched Drug Tests?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 22, 2018

Meet The Special Operations Doctor NASA Plans On Shooting Into Outer Space
Veterans

Meet The Special Operations Doctor NASA Plans On Shooting Into Outer Space

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jun 21, 2018

The 2019 Pin-Ups For Vets Calendar Is A Powerful Look A Femininity In The Military
Veterans

The 2019 Pin-Ups For Vets Calendar Is A Powerful Look A Femininity In The Military

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 20, 2018

Whether You’re In Or Out, Start Planning Your Civilian Retirement Now
Retirement

Whether You’re In Or Out, Start Planning Your Civilian Retirement Now

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jun 15, 2018

‘Matterhorn’ Author Karl Marlantes: Stop Treating Vets With PTSD Like Victims
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‘Matterhorn’ Author Karl Marlantes: Stop Treating Vets With PTSD Like Victims

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 13, 2018

Pedestrian Charged With Murder In Crash That Left Veteran Turned Police Officer Dead
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Pedestrian Charged With Murder In Crash That Left Veteran Turned Police Officer Dead

Posted on Jun 13, 2018

How Often Do Officers Actually Desert?
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How Often Do Officers Actually Desert?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 12, 2018

I’m A US-Born Army Vet. Why Did Border Patrol Just Try To Arrest Me And My Wife?
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I’m A US-Born Army Vet. Why Did Border Patrol Just Try To Arrest Me And My Wife?

By Dennis White

Posted on Jun 8, 2018

How To Get Out Of The Military With A Lot More Paper In Your Wallet Than Just A DD-214
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How To Get Out Of The Military With A Lot More Paper In Your Wallet Than Just A DD-214

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jun 8, 2018

Political Extremes Are Ripping Us Apart — And Leaving Veterans Like Me Behind
Veterans

Political Extremes Are Ripping Us Apart — And Leaving Veterans Like Me Behind

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 8, 2018

Emotional Support Chickens Are Now A Thing
Veterans

Emotional Support Chickens Are Now A Thing

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 5, 2018

This Army Veteran Became The Face Of Military Romance Scams. Now He’s Fighting Back
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This Army Veteran Became The Face Of Military Romance Scams. Now He’s Fighting Back

By David Leffler

Posted on Jun 4, 2018