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The true story behind one of the Vietnam War's most famous photographs 1 douglas9 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 22 2182

I just sent away for my classified military records even the redacted ones. 10 marie999 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 1 4042

Was my dad wrong? 27 Lydiarose Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 5136

Empty beds and waiting lists. Missouri's veterans homes suffer from staffing shortages 1 Sherman A1 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 1484

Papillion veteran who crawled through wall of fire in WWII celebrates 100th birthday 0 Omaha Steve Feb 2022 Feb 2022 7 1683

"something outta nothing" 0 markie Feb 2022 Feb 2022 3 1617

any veterans here in agriculture? 1 Kali Feb 2022 Feb 2022 1 1454

Ghost Army, a World War II Master of Deception, Finally Wins Recognition 14 douglas9 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 39 4319

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 2545

Missouri veterans are lobbying for more money from gaming 0 Sherman A1 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 0 1454

WWII Vet (93) Recalls Boyhood Meeting with Union Civil War Uncle, Survived Gettysburg, PA 11 appalachiablue Jan 2022 Jan 2022 13 3013

Opinion: 77 years later, still seeking appropriate honor for a heroic Black medic on D-Day 2 mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2022 Jan 2022 15 1948

Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed 0 douglas9 Jan 2022 Jan 2022 7 1698

As a airborne infantry vet I just witnessed our one grandson 11 Duncanpup Jan 2022 Jan 2022 16 2694

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 2322

"Distinctly Commercial" Wreaths Across America to Return to Arlington National Cemetery 6 mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2021 Dec 2021 3 2804

SCOTUS to hear local veteran's case (Burn Pits) 1 douglas9 Dec 2021 Dec 2021 5 1730

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 3063

3 US Army receive MOH next week. 3 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 2 2036

Gander Crash 16Dec83 2 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 8 2120

Army Navy Game 2021 (Poll) 12 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 4 4621

Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018 1 douglas9 Dec 2021 Dec 2021 12 1832

Ft Benning thread 16 DashOneBravo Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 4094

New interpretation could mean some students can't use GI Bill for education 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2021 Dec 2021 1 1776

Upstate NY WWII soldier killed in France IDed after 77 years 0 Omaha Steve Dec 2021 Dec 2021 0 1619

Happy thanksgiving vets now we start the war on Christmas 11 Duncanpup Nov 2021 Nov 2021 7 2508

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 2306

Please do not thank me for my service. 24 bluescribbler Nov 2021 Nov 2021 46 8633

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 2329

Armistice/Veterans Day bells 11 11 11 0 UTUSN Nov 2021 Nov 2021 0 1302

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11/11/21 To my brothers and sisters in arms. 14 denbot Nov 2021 Nov 2021 31 3419

The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view 1 douglas9 Nov 2021 Nov 2021 5 1805

Why won't the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller's court-martial? 3 douglas9 Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 2174

The inside story behind the photo of the last soldier to leave Afghanistan 2 douglas9 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 8 2143

Damning investigation into USS Bonhomme Richard fire reveals sailors were totally unprepared 2 douglas9 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 3 1990

Active-Duty Suicide Rate Hit Record High in 2020 1 douglas9 Oct 2021 Oct 2021 6 1679

30,177 Military Members Have Died by Suicide since 9/11. Why? 5 douglas9 Sep 2021 Oct 2021 11 2659

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Duncanpup Oct 2021 Oct 2021 0 1173

Dusting this off for the 20th Anniversary 0 The Polack MSgt Sep 2021 Sep 2021 15 1642

Kentucky soldier killed during World War II identified 1 Omaha Steve Aug 2021 Aug 2021 1 2070

Article 15, Court Martial, LTC Allen West 11 white cloud Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 3575

Any other vets feeling triggered and stressed? 16 Docreed2003 Aug 2021 Aug 2021 9 3683

Here's what you can do to help Afghan interpreters and refugees 0 douglas9 Aug 2021 Aug 2021 6 1700

Any OIF or OEF vets out there wanna rant 2 Duncanpup Aug 2021 Aug 2021 7 1904

Vets tell me something that you would remembered by with those you served, me land nav. 6 Duncanpup Aug 2021 Aug 2021 2 2624

Remains of Michigan soldier who died in Korean War head home 0 Omaha Steve Jul 2021 Jul 2021 2 2752

Soviet prisoners war Afghanistan 11 Duncanpup Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 3460

I'm so tired... 2 bluecollar2 Jul 2021 Jul 2021 8 2160

Over 30,000 US Veterans of Post-9/11 Wars Have Killed Themselves Since 2001 12 douglas9 Jun 2021 Jul 2021 33 5344

Black female WWII unit hoping to get congressional honor 4 Omaha Steve Jul 2021 Jul 2021 4 2331

Read a letter my friends son at benning, trooper is doing ok 0 Duncanpup Jul 2021 Jul 2021 12 2678

"We will stand with you just as you stood with us" 3 denbot Jul 2021 Jul 2021 9 2444

UNL professor: Marine killed in Frozen Chosin battle was starving, too 5 Omaha Steve Jul 2021 Jul 2021 11 2823

Veterans hit back at San Antonio-based USAA for advertising on Tucker Carlson's Fox News show 2 TexasTowelie Jun 2021 Jun 2021 12 2943

Vanessa Guillen act hope it passes, example male on male sexual assault that I knew of 8 Duncanpup Jun 2021 Jun 2021 41 4306

Happy birthday United States Army 8 Duncanpup Jun 2021 Jun 2021 4 2800

77 years ago on this day operation overlord 21 Duncanpup Jun 2021 Jun 2021 37 6800

VA leaders in Arkansas allowed impaired pathologist to harm hundreds of veterans, watchdog finds 0 Eugene Jun 2021 Jun 2021 2 2673

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 3951

Vets will get my humor, my boys were approached by marine recruiter career day 29 Duncanpup May 2021 May 2021 39 9307

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Veteran of peleliu passed Bobby a fine American 3 Duncanpup May 2021 May 2021 5 1832

I'm receiving a inheritance from my one uncle who is Vietnam vet 8 Duncanpup May 2021 May 2021 9 3265

Veterans, spouses can now get walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccines at VA medical centers 0 nitpicker May 2021 May 2021 1 2256

I attended a commissioning this morning. 1 TomSlick May 2021 May 2021 19 2023

? 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 2947

Abigail jenks a FO spec 4 at Bragg 319th arty Rest In Peace 6 Duncanpup Apr 2021 May 2021 6 2493

He mentored decades of Army Rangers. At 94, he'll receive the Medal of Honor 5 douglas9 May 2021 May 2021 15 2600

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 8960

The Ease of Tracking Mobile Phones of U.S. Soldiers in Hot Spots 3 douglas9 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 2222

This message was self-deleted by its author 3 Duncanpup Apr 2021 Apr 2021 4 1834

So my nephew was telling me the army is developing better night optics 0 Duncanpup Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 1933

VIDEO: Navy Decommissions USS Bonhomme Richard In San Diego Waterfront Ceremony 0 douglas9 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 5 1726

And then there was one... 2 sarisataka Apr 2021 Apr 2021 11 2109

VA changes rules on Covid-19 vaccines in Southeastern North Carolina. 1 marie999 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 2 2101

All veterans and their spouses can get vaccinated at the VA. Here's how 2 douglas9 Apr 2021 Apr 2021 2 2040

I'm smiling a friends son is leaving for benning I think Tuesday 9 Duncanpup Apr 2021 Apr 2021 22 4153

Military Exposed to Toxic Fumes From Burn Pits Set to Get Bipartisan Boost 1 douglas9 Mar 2021 Mar 2021 5 2361

Rep. Pat Fallon claimed SPLC listed 2 veterans' orgs as 'hate groups.' His source? A satirical news 3 douglas9 Mar 2021 Mar 2021 9 2882

VA forgiving copays? Cross posted in GD... 8 Wounded Bear Mar 2021 Mar 2021 3 2702

Asian Veteran attacked this time... 1 YoshidaYui Mar 2021 Mar 2021 6 1999

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