Corps of Engineers launches new towboat “Fountain City”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announces the launch of its new maintenance and repair towboat, the “Fountain City,” Aug. 26 from t…

Soldiers from 2-398th Cav conduct Army Reserves’ final spur ride before casing unit colors

FORT KNOX, Ky. — They rode off at sunset Aug. 27 aboard four Georgia National Guard UH-60 helicopters. Minutes before, several members of the U.S. Army…

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground hosts Arizona Commanders Summit

Effective communication is a vital commodity, something of which one can never have too much. With the purpose of sharing information and building relat…

Building the bridge to care: How talking circles are reaching American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans

Editor’s note: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization…

Vietnam Veteran discovers ancestor who served in Revolutionary War

When VA recently shared news that there are 49 soldiers of the Revolutionary War interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries, Hardy Bryan—a member of the Sons of the American…

Veterans open up about their keys to recovery

Veterans speak directly about how they found effective treatments and overcame setbacks How do you start your path to recovery from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges?…

Minutes that matter: Federal EHR gives nurses time back for patient care

Streamlined workflows at Dayton VA medical center enhance nursing efficiency Just after VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) went live at the Dayton VA Medical Center, Emily Allan, chief of…

These 2 Marines are now professional football players

In the parlance of military training, two Marine officers faced a key “Go-No Go” test last weekend in their long-shot hopes of playing NFL football. Both got their “Gos.” Marine…

Army to spend $465 million on ‘Group 3 killer’ anti-drone laser

The Army has awarded a $464.8 million contract for a laser weapon designed to destroy the type of drones that Iran has launched against U.S. troops and partner nations in…

Trump to nominate Hung Cao as Navy secretary

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday on social media that he was nominating Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to assume the position full time. The former Virginia Senate candidate and special…