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Stories about U.S. military veterans.

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Sep 10, 2021

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

By Jared Keller

Updated on Sep 10, 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Sep 7, 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 7, 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on 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

By James Clark

Updated on Sep 3, 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Aug 31, 2021

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

By David Roza

Updated on Aug 31, 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 25, 2021

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

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Aug 23, 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Aug 23, 2021

Withdrawal From Bagram Air Base Afghanistan
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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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Aug 18, 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 12, 2021

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

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

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

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

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

By James Clark

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

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

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 4, 2021

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

Updated on Aug 4, 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

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

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on Jul 19, 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abdul Rahman Gaitan, 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter, is among the first to be granted a religious accommodation for a shaving waiver based on his Muslim faith after the Air Force released new guidance in 2016 to accommodate individuals with religious requests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Liliana Moreno)
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Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 17, 2021

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

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

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

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

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

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

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

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor
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Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Staying connected after service
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Staying connected after service

Updated on Jul 6, 2021

Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah
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Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jul 2, 2021

What we know about the Air Force veteran killed in an alleged hate crime in Massachusetts
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What we know about the Air Force veteran killed in an alleged hate crime in Massachusetts

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 29, 2021

How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits
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How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 28, 2021

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AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

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VA accused of wading into ‘culture wars’ with gender-confirmation surgery for trans vets

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 24, 2021

WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps
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WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach
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United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

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Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

Your mental health resource guide
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Your mental health resource guide

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

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Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

For veterans, service never stops
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For veterans, service never stops

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 20, 2021

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming
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When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming

By Task & Purpose

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows
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The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 16, 2021

Healing the hidden wounds of war
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Healing the hidden wounds of war

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability
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The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement
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4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep
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Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest
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A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery
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The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required
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How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years
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Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech
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2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit
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This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement
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How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement

By Lauren Katzenberg

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut
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This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Helping veterans and their families find support and community
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Helping veterans and their families find support and community

By Task & Purpose

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED]
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Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED]

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers
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Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 2, 2021