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Ambio nurse Angie Serrano puts smoke from burning sage, a practice known as “smudging,” around Mark Dervaes’ body before he takes ibogaine. (Photo credit/Natanya Friedheim)

A veteran’s search for healing led to an ibogaine trip and an epiphany

Marc Dervaes journeyed to Mexico for a psychedelic drug that more military veterans are hoping will relieve their trauma. Then he went a second time.

By Natanya Friedheim, The War Horse

50 minutes ago

The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on it

Lashed to the bow of the USS Olympia, the Unknown Soldier and his detachment of Marines battled a storm that threatened to sink them.

By Claire Barrett

2 hours ago

Army restarts religious support staff hiring following criticism

The U.S. Army is resuming the hiring of religious support workers for the chaplain corps after backlash from last year’s move to cancel contracts.

By Cristina Stassis

25 hours ago

This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane

Loyce Edward Deen survived the battle of Leyte Gulf only to be cut down in a mop-up effort a week later.

By Claire Barrett

26 hours ago

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

2 days ago

During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foe

Merlyn Dethlefsen was dubbed “taciturn, a born-again Christian, and not at all the typical fighter pilot," yet his exploits proved otherwise.

By Jon Guttman

2 days ago

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