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Movies

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ reveals the true cost of a homecoming

We Are The Mighty talked to the director about his latest epic.

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World War II

The ‘Purple Heart Battalion’ fought Nazis abroad and injustice at home

These Japanese American soldiers amassed a total of nearly 9,500 Purple Hearts.

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Weapons

This might be the best EDC handgun for troops who carried the M9

You might need a refresher, but it'll be a quick one.

"Axis Sally"
World War II

How ‘Axis Sally’ became the first woman convicted of treason against the US

Mildred Gillars spewed Nazi propaganda during World War II.

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Mighty MilSpouse

Georgia families slam privatized military housing for dangerous living conditions in new report

You'd think Camp Lejeune would have been a lesson learned.

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Feature

A National Guard veteran helped take down the Butler County Trump shooter with a PSA rifle

Chalk one up for the National Guard.

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Movies

What the balls is happening with Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ trailer

Tom Cruise goes to war with an iceberg.

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Jobs

The US Patent and Trademark Office is calling on veterans to fill more than 1,000 jobs

You can go from GS-Noob to six figures in no time.

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History

What happened during the first midair helicopter hoist rescue

In 1945, pilot "Jimmy" Viner bet on a new apparatus.

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Feature

The Red Star Banner gives families of veteran suicide a new name and national community

There are a shocking number of Red Star Families.

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Survival

How your water purification tabs can fail you when you need them most

When "don't drink the water" is sound advice.

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Korean War

Marine veteran Ted Williams delivered the best All-Star Game showing ever

"The Splendid Splinter" put on a show for his home fans.

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Mighty MilSpouse

Military families still struggle with food insecurity, housing, and dwindling savings

A new report highlights disturbing economic trends for military families.

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Feature

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act: An omni-busted package that Congress must fix

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America opposes the Take Care of America's Veterans Act.

Battle of Hürtgen Forest
World War II

Why the Army’s longest battle ever involved multiple cease-fires

Hürtgen Forest "was a hell of an eerie place to fight."

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History

Chinese farmers built a road up an impassible mountain to bring home American airmen from World War II

In 1997, the locals of Xing'an County performed a heroic feat.

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Veterans Benefits

While the military drops religions, the VA still offers 84 religious tombstone emblems

Take your anger over DoD policy to the grave.

Ukraine Da Vinci
Military News

The Ukrainian soldier ‘Da Vinci’ inspired a nation with his fighting spirit

Dmytro Kotsiubailo embodied the best of Ukraine.

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Jobs

A veteran business’ hard-learned lessons on building—and rebuilding—a brand

Army vet Jon Klipstein had a solid brand for 10 years. Then he changed it.

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Entertainment

Country music legend George Jones’ legendary lawn mower booze run

Jones spent his time in the Marine Corps playing honky tonks in California.