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Crew of B-24 Heaven Can Wait. Photo: National Archives — Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate World War II MIAs to bring recognition to the service member, closure for their families, and to help a grateful Nation keep its sacred promise to bring our MIAs home. As a result of Project Recover’s missions, there are 84 MIAs awaiting recovery at this time (January 2020). Since 1993, Project Recover (formerly The BentProp Project) has located 30+ downed World War II US aircraft associated with scores of MIA service members.
Feature

WWII airman’s remains positively identified 80 years after final mission

By Tessa Robinson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during the 18th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Presented By Bob Woodruff Foundation And New York Comedy Festival at David Geffen Hall on November 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation)
Entertainment

18th annual ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ raises more than $29 million to support veterans through the Bob Woodruff Foundation

Jim Gaffigan, Norah Jones, Mark Normand, DJ Questlove, Jerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and more took to the stage to honor our nation’s veterans on Veterans Day

By Tessa Robinson

On the South Lawn of the White House, President John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) sits with Undersecretary of the Navy Paul Fay (1918 - 2009) inside a helicopter as it prepares to fly to the commencement ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Washington, DC, June 7, 1961. (Photo by National Archives/Interim Archives/Getty Images)
Military News

JFK’s M1 Garand sold for nearly $150,000

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier at sunset
Feature

Fighting a different battle: A veteran psychiatrist’s call to end military mental health stigma

By Dr. James Polo

Steve Gebhart, a U.S. Army veteran and a Veterans Affairs volunteer at the Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, Fla., is pleased to hear the news that veterans in the Pensacola region are now being encouraged to use Naval Hospital Pensacola for emergencies and inpatient care. The ability for veterans to use the Naval Hospital is not a new agreement between the local VA Clinic and the hospital, but encouraging veterans to use the hospital will benefit everyone. (VA photo by Thomas Coffelt)
Veterans Benefits

The PACT Act: How veterans can access support for toxic exposure claims

As with any benefits program, knowing how to navigate the system is key to unlocking the help you need.

By Team Mighty

White Beach Patrol Headquarters building with round windows and a clock on the front, surrounded by palm trees under a clear blue sky.
Feature

New WWII exhibit opens in Miami Beach

By Tessa Robinson

Hallmark Gold Crown store entrance with open double doors, displaying shelves filled with plush toys and gift items. A large poster on the left side features a child dressed as a superhero with the text "Heroes come in all sizes." The store interior is well-lit with customers browsing inside.
Feature

Billionaire Donald J. Hall, former Chairman of Hallmark Cards and US Army veteran, dies at 96

By Joel Searls

A pregnant woman sitting on a chair, holding her belly with one hand and touching her forehead with the other, appearing distressed. She is talking to a female doctor who is also seated, wearing a white coat and a stethoscope, holding a clipboard and gesturing with one hand. The background features a blue abstract shape.
Infertility Memoir

Infertility Memoir: ‘I was too afraid to move’

By Julie Eshelman

Staff Sgt. Anthony Richmond and his 1-year-old son Coleton applaud at the end of a song-and-dance routine. USMC photo.
Kids & Family

Coping mechanisms for children during a parent’s deployment

Deployment can be an emotionally challenging time for children, but with the right strategies and support, military families can help ease the transition.

By Tamika Sherman

Ways to support a military spouse who is expecting
Wellness

Ways to support a military spouse who is expecting

By Daniella Horne

Why you should care about your service member’s MOS
Mighty MilSpouse

Why you should care about your service member’s MOS

By Daniella Horne

smiling woman
Wellness

On to live: How one woman’s breast cancer diagnosis became a battle cry

They said it was "mostly benign." It was not.

By Abby Ammons

(Oregon Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Anita VanderMolen, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Veterans Benefits

How to conduct an effective customer discovery interview for your veteran-owned business

By Reggie Ordonez

A group of ten professionally dressed individuals standing in a row on a stage with a backdrop featuring logos and the text "The George Washington University." The group includes both men and women, all wearing business attire, with a large screen behind them displaying various logos and the words "Veterans Campaign." The setting appears to be a formal event or presentation.
Military News

Veterans running in the 2024 Congressional Elections

By Team Mighty

Veterans Day message with text "Let's honor veterans by going beyond thanks" on a blue background, featuring a QR code and USAA logo. On the right, two men wearing hats, one with a military-style jacket, share a supportive moment outdoors with the text "Face the Fight - Join our effort to prevent veteran suicide.
Military News

USAA calls for ‘National Moment of Veteran Connection’ on Veterans Day

By Tessa Robinson

A smiling woman wearing a beige cap and blue shirt is sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle, holding the steering wheel. A man wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and a blue shirt is seated next to her, also smiling. Both appear to be enjoying the moment inside the car.
Mighty MilSpouse

A call to military spouses: Let’s drive change together

By Michele Bradfield

Two people smiling and posing for a selfie indoors. The person on the left is wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt with white trim, while the person on the right is wearing a red shirt with the word "STAFF" printed on it. The background includes a computer monitor and a wall with a mix of yellow and gray colors.
Cancer Memoir

Cancer Memoir: Not done just yet

By Stacy Bilodeau

A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a beige coat and pink top holds a young child with light blonde hair. The child is dressed in a gray jacket over a patterned sweater and looks slightly to the side. The background shows a framed picture and a window.
Wellness Memoir

Wellness Memoir: Prioritizing health when you are the caregiver 

By Jaimi Erickson

Dennis Franz
Movies

Dennis Franz, ‘NYPD Blue’ actor and Vietnam veteran, turns 81

"It made me take things a lot more seriously," the actor said of his military service.

By Joel Searls

A woman in military uniform holding a baby dressed in blue on the left side, and a woman in a red shirt sitting on a dark leather couch, gently holding and kissing a sleeping baby dressed in white with gray spots on the right side.
Transition Memoir

Transition Memoir: Alone

By Amanda Huffman