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Stories about U.S. military veterans.

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What Colin Powell learned about leadership after losing his sidearm What Colin Powell learned about leadership after losing his sidearm

/ Oct 18 2021

Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84 Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 18 2021

A veteran’s odyssey after hanging up the uniform in an America he doesn’t recognize A veteran’s odyssey after hanging up the uniform in an America he doesn’t recognize

/ Oct 17 2021

5 Questions Only A Veteran Would Ask Rob Riggle 5 Questions Only A Veteran Would Ask Rob Riggle

/ Oct 16 2021

‘I never left anybody’ — Fighting for veterans left behind by the country they served ‘I never left anybody’ — Fighting for veterans left behind by the country they served

/ Oct 15 2021

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Meet the US Army’s 2021 soldier and noncommissioned officer of the year Meet the US Army’s 2021 soldier and noncommissioned officer of the year

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 12 2021

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An Army vet allegedly plotted an assassination and a prison break to ignite a race war An Army vet allegedly plotted an assassination and a prison break to ignite a race war

/ Oct 4 2021

A US Senator who lost her legs in combat is being attacked for using a veterans’ tax benefit A US Senator who lost her legs in combat is being attacked for using a veterans’ tax benefit

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 4 2021

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What we know about the retired Green Beret recently arrested over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot What we know about the retired Green Beret recently arrested over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 4 2021

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Navy SEAL who shot Bin Laden in the face wants you to invest in this beer company Navy SEAL who shot Bin Laden in the face wants you to invest in this beer company

/ Sep 30 2021

Sebastian Junger: Over-valorizing vets does more harm than good Sebastian Junger: Over-valorizing vets does more harm than good

By Adam Linehan

/ Sep 27 2021

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Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work

By David Roza, Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 27 2021

The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still

/ Sep 26 2021

This is how to respond to a veteran contemplating suicide This is how to respond to a veteran contemplating suicide

By Duane K. L. France

/ Sep 19 2021

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VA investigating employee accused of posting medical information about vet’s genital surgery online as a joke VA investigating employee accused of posting medical information about vet’s genital surgery online as a joke

/ Sep 17 2021

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Erectile Dysfunction Is A Harsh Reality For Some Combat Veterans With PTSD — Like Me Erectile Dysfunction Is A Harsh Reality For Some Combat Veterans With PTSD — Like Me

By Adrian Bonenberger

/ Sep 15 2021

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Army refuses to say whether officer’s resignation letter citing ‘Marxist takeover of the military’ is real Army refuses to say whether officer’s resignation letter citing ‘Marxist takeover of the military’ is real

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 14 2021

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‘I love flying the A-10’ — This man has BRRRT’d longer than anybody in history ‘I love flying the A-10’ — This man has BRRRT’d longer than anybody in history

/ Sep 14 2021

Stackable degree programs are perfect for military veterans Stackable degree programs are perfect for military veterans

By Meredith Mathis

/ Sep 13 2021

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No, F-22 pilots aren’t ‘walking off the job’ to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine No, F-22 pilots aren’t ‘walking off the job’ to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine

/ Sep 10 2021

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Years after being injured in Iraq, this Army medic has shattered another Paralympic world record Years after being injured in Iraq, this Army medic has shattered another Paralympic world record

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 10 2021

What 9/11 looked like to the only US service member not on Earth for it What 9/11 looked like to the only US service member not on Earth for it

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 10 2021

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Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today Smedley Butler’s fiery speech to World War I veterans is still relevant today

/ Sep 8 2021

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Meet the first woman to lead elite Army Rangers in combat Meet the first woman to lead elite Army Rangers in combat

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 7 2021

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What we know about the Marine veteran arrested for the grisly killing of a Florida family What we know about the Marine veteran arrested for the grisly killing of a Florida family

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 7 2021

It’s OK for troops and veterans to not be OK It’s OK for troops and veterans to not be OK

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 4 2021

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The complex story of a Marine vet taking hostages to fix his VA benefits is hitting the big screen The complex story of a Marine vet taking hostages to fix his VA benefits is hitting the big screen

/ Sep 2 2021

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‘The normal military rules are out’ — How veterans helped rescue scores of people from Afghanistan ‘The normal military rules are out’ — How veterans helped rescue scores of people from Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 31 2021

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Marine officer says he’s resigning his commission to ‘bring the system down’ over Afghanistan withdrawal Marine officer says he’s resigning his commission to ‘bring the system down’ over Afghanistan withdrawal

/ Aug 31 2021

Biden suspects toxic exposure in Iraq killed his son Beau. Now he has a plan to help other sick veterans Biden suspects toxic exposure in Iraq killed his son Beau. Now he has a plan to help other sick veterans

/ Aug 27 2021

‘We won’t get everyone out on time’ — What two veterans in Congress saw in Kabul ‘We won’t get everyone out on time’ — What two veterans in Congress saw in Kabul

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 25 2021

Servicemember to citizen: a few things to keep in mind Servicemember to citizen: a few things to keep in mind

By Chris Stevens

/ Aug 23 2021

How to become a US citizen through military service How to become a US citizen through military service

By Meredith Mathis

/ Aug 23 2021

Sgt Stubby Was The Original War Dog Sgt Stubby Was The Original War Dog

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 19 2021

The Canadian Combat Veteran Who Took The Fight Straight To ISIS Comes Home The Canadian Combat Veteran Who Took The Fight Straight To ISIS Comes Home

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 19 2021

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‘Now is the time where you bend the rules’ — Inside a US Marine veteran’s fight to get his Afghan interpreter to safety ‘Now is the time where you bend the rules’ — Inside a US Marine veteran’s fight to get his Afghan interpreter to safety

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 18 2021

Nine years after losing both legs in Afghanistan, he’s found purpose in family, friends and inspiring others Nine years after losing both legs in Afghanistan, he’s found purpose in family, friends and inspiring others

/ Aug 16 2021

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Here’s what will happen to US troops who refuse mandatory COVID-19 vaccines Here’s what will happen to US troops who refuse mandatory COVID-19 vaccines

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 12 2021

Asking for help completely changed the trajectory of this veteran’s life Asking for help completely changed the trajectory of this veteran’s life

By Chris Stevens

/ Aug 9 2021

How one veteran found purpose again How one veteran found purpose again

By Chris Stevens

/ Aug 9 2021

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‘What to remember in a firefight’ according to ‘Hoot’ the legendary Delta Force operator of ‘Black Hawk Down’ fame ‘What to remember in a firefight’ according to ‘Hoot’ the legendary Delta Force operator of ‘Black Hawk Down’ fame

/ Aug 9 2021

Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 9 2021

How can virtual worlds serve real life heroes? How can virtual worlds serve real life heroes?

/ Aug 5 2021

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Pentagon identifies officer killed in attack as ‘gregarious’ Army veteran [Updated] Pentagon identifies officer killed in attack as ‘gregarious’ Army veteran [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 4 2021

Erik Bartell on finding your tribe Erik Bartell on finding your tribe

/ Aug 4 2021

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How stolen valor brought down a Florida Ku Klux Klan cell How stolen valor brought down a Florida Ku Klux Klan cell

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 28 2021

These are some of the greatest military working dogs in history These are some of the greatest military working dogs in history

By Justin Burgess

/ Jul 28 2021

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Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review

/ Jul 28 2021

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Marine Corps boots lieutenant allegedly tied to white supremacists Marine Corps boots lieutenant allegedly tied to white supremacists

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 28 2021

A Fannie Mae Manager Explains Why He Hires Veterans: ‘I Want Change Agents’ A Fannie Mae Manager Explains Why He Hires Veterans: ‘I Want Change Agents’

/ Jul 26 2021

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An Army vet was told she never served. Her viral response was the ultimate mic drop An Army vet was told she never served. Her viral response was the ultimate mic drop

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 23 2021

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Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 23 2021

6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service 6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jul 19 2021

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Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers

/ Jul 16 2021

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Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’ Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 16 2021

Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension

By Chris Stevens

/ Jul 15 2021

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‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system ‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 15 2021

8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found 8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

/ Jul 13 2021

Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms. Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.

/ Jul 13 2021

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental

/ Jul 13 2021

Translating your military service into a career Translating your military service into a career

/ Jul 13 2021

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Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 13 2021

Meet Paul Szoldra, The New Editor In Chief Of Task & Purpose Meet Paul Szoldra, The New Editor In Chief Of Task & Purpose

By Brian Wagner

/ Jul 13 2021

Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’ Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’

/ Jul 13 2021