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From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 15 2022

New Predator film ‘Prey’ shows why insurgencies are so hard to beat New Predator film ‘Prey’ shows why insurgencies are so hard to beat

By Daniel Johnson

/ Aug 9 2022

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Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’ Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 8 2022

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The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated] The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 5 2022

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‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home ‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 4 2022

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Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 3 2022

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Senate finally passes PACT Act, clearing the way for care for veterans exposed to burn pits Senate finally passes PACT Act, clearing the way for care for veterans exposed to burn pits

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 2 2022

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Jon Stewart to Senate Republicans: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart to Senate Republicans: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 1 2022

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Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2022

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‘It’s Fyre Festival for veterans’ — Inside a vet non-profit’s ‘chaotic’ couples retreat ‘It’s Fyre Festival for veterans’ — Inside a vet non-profit’s ‘chaotic’ couples retreat

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 28 2022

Why veterans filing VA claims should be using a ‘buddy statement’ Why veterans filing VA claims should be using a ‘buddy statement’

By Christopher Aragao

/ Jul 26 2022

I don’t know what to make of this Afghanistan docu-series, but maybe that’s the point I don’t know what to make of this Afghanistan docu-series, but maybe that’s the point

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 22 2022

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The military’s top hospital is copying wounded troops’ tattoos onto their prosthetic limbs The military’s top hospital is copying wounded troops’ tattoos onto their prosthetic limbs

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 21 2022

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Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 13 2022

Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 11 2022

How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 7 2022

How games like ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and ‘Magic: The Gathering’ strengthen the military How games like ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and ‘Magic: The Gathering’ strengthen the military

By Caroline Moseley

/ Jul 5 2022

VA ‘patient advocate’ captured on video body-slamming Vietnam vet still has his job VA ‘patient advocate’ captured on video body-slamming Vietnam vet still has his job

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 21 2022

Hollywood has spent $16 million training Chris Pratt for war Hollywood has spent $16 million training Chris Pratt for war

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jun 11 2022

Why ‘Rogue One’ is the best Star Wars movie for military veterans Why ‘Rogue One’ is the best Star Wars movie for military veterans

By James Seddon

/ Jun 10 2022

Senator wants to ‘mobilize’ military veterans to guard schools Senator wants to ‘mobilize’ military veterans to guard schools

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jun 4 2022

Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 1 2022

Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 1 2022

John Glenn Was Even More Interesting Than You Know John Glenn Was Even More Interesting Than You Know

By Justin Burgess

/ May 3 2022

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Woman accused of stolen valor charged with defrauding $250,000 from veteran charities Woman accused of stolen valor charged with defrauding $250,000 from veteran charities

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 15 2022

Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans

By Max Hauptman

/ Mar 3 2022

Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 31 2022

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A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War

By Ronald Winter

/ Jan 8 2022

Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols

/ Jan 7 2022

Watch a former Army Ranger go to lifestyle bootcamp on the latest season of ‘Queer Eye’ Watch a former Army Ranger go to lifestyle bootcamp on the latest season of ‘Queer Eye’

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 3 2022

They served together every day in Iraq for 15 months. 14 years later, the doorbell rang They served together every day in Iraq for 15 months. 14 years later, the doorbell rang

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 22 2021

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He never thought he’d make it out of Iraq alive. Now, he’s the Army’s top enlisted leader He never thought he’d make it out of Iraq alive. Now, he’s the Army’s top enlisted leader

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 20 2021

Selfless service and sacrifice: Meet the 3 newest Medal of Honor recipients Selfless service and sacrifice: Meet the 3 newest Medal of Honor recipients

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 16 2021

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What we know about the 2 former Marine special operators charged in a murder-for-hire plot What we know about the 2 former Marine special operators charged in a murder-for-hire plot

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 15 2021

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A Marine veteran was denied his disability benefits for 40 years. He sued the VA and won A Marine veteran was denied his disability benefits for 40 years. He sued the VA and won

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 11 2021

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Tulsi Gabbard posts video in uniform accusing ‘self-serving politicians’ of wanting to start World War III Tulsi Gabbard posts video in uniform accusing ‘self-serving politicians’ of wanting to start World War III

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 9 2021

Inside the ‘highly suspicious’ veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can’t stand Inside the ‘highly suspicious’ veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can’t stand

By Jasper Craven

/ Dec 3 2021

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Soldier risks career to donate kidney to retired buddy Soldier risks career to donate kidney to retired buddy

/ Nov 24 2021

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Ernest Hemingway’s fiery rant against stolen valor is still relevant almost a century later Ernest Hemingway’s fiery rant against stolen valor is still relevant almost a century later

By Danny Leffler

/ Nov 20 2021

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This is Daniel Inouye, a one-man wrecking crew and the namesake of the Navy’s newest warship This is Daniel Inouye, a one-man wrecking crew and the namesake of the Navy’s newest warship

/ Nov 20 2021

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This Army post is honoring three legendary soldiers for their remarkable bravery on the battlefield This Army post is honoring three legendary soldiers for their remarkable bravery on the battlefield

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 19 2021

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The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 18 2021

Operation Always Remember Operation Always Remember

By Chris Stevens

/ Nov 12 2021

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Why we should never forget the shameful treatment of Black service members Why we should never forget the shameful treatment of Black service members

By Daniel Johnson

/ Nov 11 2021

Score Task & Purpose merch for a major discount this Veterans Day Score Task & Purpose merch for a major discount this Veterans Day

By Task & Purpose

/ Nov 11 2021

What not to say to a service member on Veterans Day What not to say to a service member on Veterans Day

By Paul D. Mooney

/ Nov 11 2021

America’s corporate overlords want you to know the true meaning of Veterans Day: Buying their stuff America’s corporate overlords want you to know the true meaning of Veterans Day: Buying their stuff

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 11 2021

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Meet the Army sergeant who ran a makeshift orphanage in Kabul to care for children during the evacuation Meet the Army sergeant who ran a makeshift orphanage in Kabul to care for children during the evacuation

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 10 2021

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Meet the Vietnam War’s greatest sniper Meet the Vietnam War’s greatest sniper

By Justin Burgess

/ Nov 10 2021

They were children when the Afghanistan War began. As soldiers they carried the burden of ending it They were children when the Afghanistan War began. As soldiers they carried the burden of ending it

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 10 2021

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The untold story of the dapper Marine who became the Greatest Generation’s ‘distracted boyfriend’ meme The untold story of the dapper Marine who became the Greatest Generation’s ‘distracted boyfriend’ meme

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 10 2021

The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache

By Justin Burgess

/ Nov 9 2021

The art of informational interviewing: a veteran’s guide to finding a civilian job The art of informational interviewing: a veteran’s guide to finding a civilian job

By Chris Stevens, Sean Passmore

/ Nov 8 2021

Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world

By Justin Burgess

/ Nov 8 2021

The Gear Locker

The best holiday gifts for the US military veteran in your life The best holiday gifts for the US military veteran in your life

/ Nov 5 2021

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Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 3 2021

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The Air Force has not approved any religious waivers for the COVID vaccine The Air Force has not approved any religious waivers for the COVID vaccine

/ Nov 3 2021

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From combat to coding: Former Army Ranger explains how to break into tech after the military From combat to coding: Former Army Ranger explains how to break into tech after the military

By Alex Proskurnya

/ Oct 27 2021

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Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 25 2021

The inside story behind the photo of the last soldier to leave Afghanistan The inside story behind the photo of the last soldier to leave Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 25 2021

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Meet James Kilcer, the Marine veteran seen disarming a robber in a viral video Meet James Kilcer, the Marine veteran seen disarming a robber in a viral video

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 22 2021

7,000 troops died in the Post-9/11 wars. A staggering 30,000 died by suicide 7,000 troops died in the Post-9/11 wars. A staggering 30,000 died by suicide

/ Oct 19 2021

The Suicide Contagion: How The Effort To Combat Veterans’ Suicide May Be Making It Worse The Suicide Contagion: How The Effort To Combat Veterans’ Suicide May Be Making It Worse

By Adam Linehan

/ Oct 19 2021

Suicide Is More Than Just A Veteran Problem Suicide Is More Than Just A Veteran Problem

By Brian Wagner

/ Oct 19 2021