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Waddy's Wagon (B-29 and crew) 3 sl8 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 4 1425

Any WWII history buffs here? Can someone tell what was involved in applying to OCS during that time? 8 bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 Apr 2022 2 2141

Advocates Worry About Uncommon, But Growing Radicalization Among Veterans 3 Sherman A1 Apr 2022 Apr 2022 6 1536

The Tabasco Bullet is back! 7 The Polack MSgt Mar 2022 Mar 2022 8 1958

"Borderline" - by Chris de Burgh: 0 Aristus Mar 2022 Mar 2022 0 1397

VA to Propose Closing Some Medical Centers and Outpatient Facilities 2 douglas9 Mar 2022 Mar 2022 2 1679

Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans 1 douglas9 Mar 2022 Mar 2022 9 1815

Black female WWII unit recognized with congressional honor 1 Omaha Steve Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 1609

Ukraine /Russia 4 James48 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 5 1665

The true story behind one of the Vietnam War's most famous photographs 1 douglas9 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 22 1964

I just sent away for my classified military records even the redacted ones. 10 marie999 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 1 3401

Was my dad wrong? 27 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 3791

Empty beds and waiting lists. Missouri's veterans homes suffer from staffing shortages 1 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1279

Papillion veteran who crawled through wall of fire in WWII celebrates 100th birthday 0 Omaha Steve Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 1486

"something outta nothing" 0 markie Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 1394

any veterans here in agriculture? 1 Kali Feb 2022 Feb 2022 1 1243

Ghost Army, a World War II Master of Deception, Finally Wins Recognition 14 douglas9 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 39 3596

World War II Vet's Ballot Application Denied Twice Due To New Texas Voter Suppression Law; Age 95 5 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 6 2205

Missouri veterans are lobbying for more money from gaming 0 Sherman A1 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 0 1271

WWII Vet (93) Recalls Boyhood Meeting with Union Civil War Uncle, Survived Gettysburg, PA 11 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 13 2419

Opinion: 77 years later, still seeking appropriate honor for a heroic Black medic on D-Day 2 mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2022 Jan 2022 15 1702

Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed 0 douglas9 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 7 1494

As a airborne infantry vet I just witnessed our one grandson 11 Duncanpup Jan 2022 Jan 2022 16 2160

After World War I, U.S. families were asked if they wanted their dead brought home. 40,000 said yes. 3 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2021 Dec 2021 16 2033

"Distinctly Commercial" Wreaths Across America to Return to Arlington National Cemetery 6 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2021 Dec 2021 3 2387

SCOTUS to hear local veteran's case (Burn Pits) 1 douglas9 Dec 2021 Dec 2021 5 1512

A war story on this Veterans Day told to me by a Vietnam marine who was at con thien. 8 Duncanpup Nov 2021 Dec 2021 10 2522

3 US Army receive MOH next week. 3 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 2 1757

Gander Crash 16Dec83 2 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 8 1850

Army Navy Game 2021 (Poll) 12 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 4 3962

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Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018 1 douglas9 Dec 2021 Dec 2021 12 1618

Ft Benning thread 16 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 3100

New interpretation could mean some students can't use GI Bill for education 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 1563

Upstate NY WWII soldier killed in France IDed after 77 years 0 Omaha Steve Dec 2021 Dec 2021 0 1427

Happy thanksgiving vets now we start the war on Christmas 11 Duncanpup Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 2034

They were painted as rogue Green Berets. This is the truth the Pentagon doesn't want you to hea 0 douglas9 Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 2102

Please do not thank me for my service. 24 bluescribbler Nov 2021 Nov 2021 46 7180

In 1921, the first soldier of the Tomb of the Unknowns was laid to rest. The memorial was filmed 6 mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 1964

Armistice/Veterans Day bells 11 11 11 0 UTUSN Nov 2021 Nov 2021 0 1105

11/11/21 To my brothers and sisters in arms. 14 denbot Nov 2021 Nov 2021 31 2748

The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view 1 douglas9 Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1597

Why won't the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller's court-martial? 3 douglas9 Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 1875

The inside story behind the photo of the last soldier to leave Afghanistan 2 douglas9 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 8 1893

Damning investigation into USS Bonhomme Richard fire reveals sailors were totally unprepared 2 douglas9 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 3 1709

Active-Duty Suicide Rate Hit Record High in 2020 1 douglas9 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1448

30,177 Military Members Have Died by Suicide since 9/11. Why? 5 douglas9 Sep 2021 Oct 2021 11 2243

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Duncanpup Oct 2021 Oct 2021 0 1009

Dusting this off for the 20th Anniversary 0 The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 Sep 2021 15 1482

Kentucky soldier killed during World War II identified 1 Omaha Steve Aug 2021 Aug 2021 1 1871

Article 15, Court Martial, LTC Allen West 11 white cloud Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 3035

Any other vets feeling triggered and stressed? 16 Docreed2003 Aug 2021 Aug 2021 9 2724

Here's what you can do to help Afghan interpreters and refugees 0 douglas9 Aug 2021 Aug 2021 6 1528

Any OIF or OEF vets out there wanna rant 2 Duncanpup Aug 2021 Aug 2021 7 1659

Vets tell me something that you would remembered by with those you served, me land nav. 6 Duncanpup Aug 2021 Aug 2021 2 2309

Remains of Michigan soldier who died in Korean War head home 0 Omaha Steve Jul 2021 Jul 2021 2 2564

Soviet prisoners war Afghanistan 11 Duncanpup Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 2878

I'm so tired... 2 bluecollar2 Jul 2021 Jul 2021 8 1955

Over 30,000 US Veterans of Post-9/11 Wars Have Killed Themselves Since 2001 12 douglas9 Jun 2021 Jul 2021 33 4655

Black female WWII unit hoping to get congressional honor 4 Omaha Steve Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 1990

Read a letter my friends son at benning, trooper is doing ok 0 Duncanpup Jul 2021 Jul 2021 12 2524

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"We will stand with you just as you stood with us" 3 denbot Jul 2021 Jul 2021 9 2139

UNL professor: Marine killed in Frozen Chosin battle was starving, too 5 Omaha Steve Jul 2021 Jul 2021 11 2462

Veterans hit back at San Antonio-based USAA for advertising on Tucker Carlson's Fox News show 2 TexasTowelie Jun 2021 Jun 2021 12 2716

Vanessa Guillen act hope it passes, example male on male sexual assault that I knew of 8 Duncanpup Jun 2021 Jun 2021 41 3878

Happy birthday United States Army 8 Duncanpup Jun 2021 Jun 2021 4 2322

77 years ago on this day operation overlord 21 Duncanpup Jun 2021 Jun 2021 37 5545

VA leaders in Arkansas allowed impaired pathologist to harm hundreds of veterans, watchdog finds 0 Eugene Jun 2021 Jun 2021 2 2470

The Navy's most decorated Corpsman has retired 18 years after running through gunfire to save 5 Mari 2 douglas9 May 2021 May 2021 6 3657

Vets will get my humor, my boys were approached by marine recruiter career day 29 Duncanpup May 2021 May 2021 39 7645

Veteran of peleliu passed Bobby a fine American 3 Duncanpup May 2021 May 2021 5 1568

I'm receiving a inheritance from my one uncle who is Vietnam vet 8 Duncanpup May 2021 May 2021 9 2813

Veterans, spouses can now get walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccines at VA medical centers 0 nitpicker May 2021 May 2021 1 2069

I attended a commissioning this morning. 1 TomSlick May 2021 May 2021 19 1762

? Vets If I send my wife a range card , do you think she will understand the dogs dug up lilac bush 10 Duncanpup May 2021 May 2021 9 2453

Abigail jenks a FO spec 4 at Bragg 319th arty Rest In Peace 6 Duncanpup Apr 2021 May 2021 6 2064

He mentored decades of Army Rangers. At 94, he'll receive the Medal of Honor 5 douglas9 May 2021 May 2021 15 2171

I just heard that a friend of mine, an Airman I deployed to Afghanistan with back in 02 37 The Polack MSgt Apr 2021 Apr 2021 93 6667

The Ease of Tracking Mobile Phones of U.S. Soldiers in Hot Spots 3 douglas9 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 1900

This message was self-deleted by its author 3 Duncanpup Apr 2021 Apr 2021 4 1582

So my nephew was telling me the army is developing better night optics 0 Duncanpup Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 1752

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