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Analysts predict more vets in Congress next year after midterm wins
Only 91 veterans were elected to House and Senate seats in 2020.
Taliban photo appears to mock Iwo Jima flag raising in latest propaganda push
The Taliban’s media wing has wasted little time releasing droves of new propaganda in the wake of its ascension to power.
By Jon Simkins
Legal victory and false hope?
Without changes to how the military views mental health, the Army's settlement over its mishandling of discharge upgrade requests may give false hope, the author of this commentary says.
By Jessica Lynn Wherry
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops during World War II, has died at 103.
Another Marine was misidentified in iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photo, Corps says
Originally, Pfc. Rene A. Gagnon was the Marine identified on the far side of the pole, who had a bit of his helmet showing, the Corps said.
By Philip Athey
Sisters retire after 33 years together in the Army National Guard
It’s a story that surprisingly has not yet been turned into a sitcom.
By Jon Simkins
Rising young Afghan pianist wants world to see a different side of his country
Elham Fanous, a gifted young Afghan pianist, will graduate soon with a bachelor of music degree from the City University of New York’s Hunter College.
By Kent Miller
Remains of pilot killed during WWII laid to rest in Utah
The remains of a World War II pilot have been laid to rest in his home state of Utah after being returned from Germany.
From Major League Baseball to paying the ultimate sacrifice: Marine was larger than life
O'Neill would only play one game in the big leagues before eventually sacrificing all on Iwo Jima.
By Jon Simkins