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New law to increase veteran disability payments is business as usual

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Find all your veterans benefits in one place with the HonorEarned tool

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A tank commander recounts the Gulf War Battle of Medina Ridge in ‘Bandit’

By Blake Stilwell

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DAV launches a free diabetes resource hub for veterans

By Blake Stilwell

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A&E is back with the WWE for more ‘Legends’ and ‘Greatest Moments’

By Blake Stilwell

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Eligible American males will soon be automatically registered for the draft

By Blake Stilwell

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New study links bone marrow cancers to Agent Orange exposure

By Blake Stilwell

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General Patton’s grandson help heal veterans through filmmaking

By Blake Stilwell

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An Army pilot shot three times during the Maduro Raid just received the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

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A World War II POW who defied Nazis to protect Jewish soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

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The VA backed down on its new disability rating rule—but didn’t rescind it

By Blake Stilwell

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A new VA disability rule may lower millions of veteran disability ratings

By Blake Stilwell

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No, kids are not getting dumber. Here’s the truth about the Gen Z intelligence study.

By Blake Stilwell

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The new Jimmy Stewart biopic depicts his World War II service

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China is fielding its new anti-ship missile and it’s not just for show

By Blake Stilwell

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A new study says veterans are uniquely positioned for AI-resistant careers

By Blake Stilwell

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Registration for Military Creator Con 2026 is now open

By Blake Stilwell

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The incredible history of the deadly Harpoon Missile System

By Orvelin Valle