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America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits
In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."
By Al Lipphardt
Dem-aligned group blasts GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots
Republicans argue that overseas ballots are insufficiently verified, while Democrats say the legal challenges are meant to sow confusion and distrust.
His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it.
The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran was calling for taking up arms against his own country.
How saving soldiers’ lives influenced the Army’s new kit options
From bomb suits to parachutes, body armor and helmets, this gear protects soldiers.
By Todd South
Well Power: Paving the Way for Healthier, Happier Military Families
The DOD realizes that providing an exceptional living experience is critical to recruiting and retaining a strong, healthy, and ready military force.
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Fighting ‘dirty’ — The Army’s plan to survive, and win, a doomsday war
The Army is reinvigorating CBRN training and gear as adversaries spin up hazardous threats.
By Todd South
Pentagon changes discharges for 800-plus vets kicked out for being gay
The move comes after a yearlong review of cases of troops forced to leave the services because of their sexual orientation.
How the Army is engaging soldiers to write and read more on key issues
The Army wants soldiers to do more military reading and writing, as its leaders hope to capture feedback from the force on how to fight the next war.
By Todd South
Trump aims to expand domestic military use if reelected
The Republican presidential candidate has pledged to station troops at the U.S.-Mexico border and use troops to carry out domestic policy priorities.
Army wants all troops on new fitness program by 2032. How’s it going?
In one year, the Army has trained more than 1,300 Health and Fitness integrators to bring holistic health training to their units.
By Todd South
Put Me in Coach — Rebuilding the Ranks is On All of Us
There are thousands of veterans already making a difference in the lives of young people and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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