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By Haley Britzky Aug 20, 2019

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We salute the 87-year-old West Point grad who can still smoke plebes on long ruck marches

"I come back to March Back every year because I love to run."

By Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel Aug 17, 2019

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An Army vet is fighting with a Florida HOA over her right to fly a Puerto Rican flag

"I fought for this, to be able to do this."

By Haley Britzky Aug 6, 2019

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Beloved Army veteran among those killed in El Paso shooting

“He was kind, generous, always willing to give everyone the shirt off his back."

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Jun 6, 2019

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An Army veteran’s family wants answers after he died in jail and his brain, heart, and throat were mysteriously removed

Two days after Army veteran Everett Palmer Jr. turned himself into Pennsylvania authorities in April 2018 for a DUI-related arrest...

By Anastasia Dawson, Tampa Bay Times May 26, 2019

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70 years later, WWII vet gets medals he didn’t know he earned during the Battle of Iwo Jima

"Mr. Chambers was actually shot in the leg ... But he's a tough guy and at that time, when the...

By Haley Britzky May 23, 2019

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Army vet faces maximum sentence for plotting California terror attack in retaliation for New Zealand mosque shootings

He said Americans should have "a taste of the terror they gladly spread all over the world."

By Haley Britzky Mar 25, 2019

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We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks

“This isn’t, like, a frat boy stunt."

By Katharine Jackson, Reuters Feb 22, 2019

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White supremacist Coast Guard officer who allegedly plotted mass violence imprisoned ahead of fresh charges

The U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant accused of amassing a cache of weapons and plotting to attack Democratic politicians and journalists...

By Haley Britzky Feb 19, 2019

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‘There’s no law against it’ — Florida vet wants his remains placed in a body bag on his beloved boat after he dies

He's already ordered the concrete vault he plans to be buried in.

By James Clark Jan 18, 2019

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Marvel’s Baddest Vet Absolutely Lives Up To His Title In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

Season two of 'The Punisher' is what happens when you give an unstoppable force an arsenal, and put it up...

By James Clark Jan 10, 2019

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Marvel’s Baddest Vet Is Back In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

Frank Castle is back, not for justice, but for punishment in season 2 of Netflix's "The Punisher."

By Brad Howard Oct 26, 2018

Entertainment

‘Homecoming’ Somehow Makes Getting Out Of The Military Even More Terrifying

A intense new TV show focuses on the rehabilitation of veterans after their time in the military has ended —...

By Nina Semczuk Sep 20, 2018

Career

The One Killer Secret To Feeling Comfortable In An Interview

The night before an important interview, I desperately researched all the latest news in the company’s industry. I tried to...

By Brad Howard Sep 14, 2018

Education

These Are The 10 Most Veteran-Friendly Colleges In The United States

There may not be a better feeling as an enlisted troop than leaving the base for the last time, waltzing...

By Patrick Baker Sep 13, 2018

Mandatory Fun

The Top 5 Veteran Influencers You Should Be Following On Social Media, According To A Marine Vet

Task & Purpose's Patrick Baker, a Marine vet, breaks down veteran influencers you should following on social media. What do you...

By Brad Howard Sep 10, 2018

Community

When We Say ‘Combat Veteran,’ What Do We Really Mean?

The term 'combat veteran' has led to some heated vet-on-vet action, as recent political candidates have attacked each other's service...

By Nina Semczuk Aug 23, 2018

Career

3 Key Things That’ll Keep Chaos at Bay During the Job Search

After five years in the Army, I learned pretty quickly that the job hunt is chaotic. You have to create...

By Chris Roessner Aug 20, 2018

The Long March

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

Editor’s note: The Long March will be closed for inventory the month of August. We regret any inconvenience this causes...

By 'J. Aspis' Aug 16, 2018

The Long March

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

Editor’s note: The Long March will be closed for inventory the month of August. We regret any inconvenience this causes...

By Council Of The Former Enlisted Aug 14, 2018

The Long March

14 Lessons for Transitioning: A Collection By Long March’s Council Of The Former Enlisted

1. Stay in touch with some of the people you were there with. No one is going to listen or...

By Hirepurpose Aug 7, 2018

Career

This Week’s Featured Jobs for Veterans

Hiring managers know that the veteran and military community have the values and work ethic needed to succeed. Check out...

By Justine Davie Jun 29, 2018

Opinion

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

Marine Corps veteran and Wisconsin Senate hopeful Kevin Nicholson has been seen as a star candidate for the Wisconsin Republican...

By Jack Mandaville Jun 21, 2018

Humor

These 4 Celebrities Didn’t Serve In The US Military, And We’re Very OK With That

I think I’ve seen every list, article, and VH1 video concerning celebrities and their military service. Hell, I may be...

By Sara Samora, Long March’s Council of the Former Enlisted May 11, 2018

The Long March

How Spending Time with Veterans Brought Me Back to Life

As I received my cap and gown from the book store clerk, I looked at the baby blue gown and...

By Jack Mandaville May 9, 2018

Transition

How A Military Forward Air Controller Built One Of America’s Best Companies

You don't become a billionaire and titan of industry by going with the flow. Those who dream big often have...

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We salute the 87-year-old West Point grad who can still smoke plebes on long ruck marches

An Army vet is fighting with a Florida HOA over her right to fly a Puerto Rican flag

Beloved Army veteran among those killed in El Paso shooting

An Army veteran’s family wants answers after he died in jail and his brain, heart, and throat were mysteriously removed

70 years later, WWII vet gets medals he didn’t know he earned during the Battle of Iwo Jima

Army vet faces maximum sentence for plotting California terror attack in retaliation for New Zealand mosque shootings

We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks

White supremacist Coast Guard officer who allegedly plotted mass violence imprisoned ahead of fresh charges

‘There’s no law against it’ — Florida vet wants his remains placed in a body bag on his beloved boat after he dies

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Absolutely Lives Up To His Title In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Is Back In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

‘Homecoming’ Somehow Makes Getting Out Of The Military Even More Terrifying

The One Killer Secret To Feeling Comfortable In An Interview

These Are The 10 Most Veteran-Friendly Colleges In The United States

The Top 5 Veteran Influencers You Should Be Following On Social Media, According To A Marine Vet

When We Say ‘Combat Veteran,’ What Do We Really Mean?

3 Key Things That’ll Keep Chaos at Bay During the Job Search

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

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

14 Lessons for Transitioning: A Collection By Long March’s Council Of The Former Enlisted

This Week’s Featured Jobs for Veterans

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

These 4 Celebrities Didn’t Serve In The US Military, And We’re Very OK With That

How Spending Time with Veterans Brought Me Back to Life

How A Military Forward Air Controller Built One Of America’s Best Companies