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How chocolate became one of the US military’s most important WWII rations
In 1937, the Army approached the Hershey Company with a blunt request: Create a high-calorie chocolate bar that's intentionally unpleasant.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
WWII ‘Screaming Eagle’ veteran Henry Ochsner dies at 96
World War II veteran Henry Ochsner, who landed on the beach at Normandy on D-Day and later received the French government’s highest honor for his service, has died. He was 96.
House chairman calls for nationwide veterans hospital stand-down to bolster suicide prevention training
Rep. Mark Takano said failures at a VA hospital in Florida show the need for systemic reforms.
How multiple leadership failures contributed to a patient’s suicide at Florida VA hospital
Investigators found inadequate safety checks, missing security cameras and ignored warnings.
Trump orders VA to buy controversial antidepressant in an effort to stem veterans suicide
The president has expressed confidence the drug can help despite medical concerns surrounding its effectiveness.
From D-Day to Nazi defeat: Marking World War II milestones
After D-Day, U.S. troops took part in another major but often overlooked operation that is commemorated this week.
National Airborne Day is coming this week. Here’s how these paratroopers plan to celebrate
Celebrations are planned for Friday at Fort Benning and Saturday at Fort Bragg.
By Brian Mackley
Veteran dies by suicide in North Carolina VA hospital’s parking lot
The death is the latest in a string of suicides in public areas on VA campuses.
Vacation, all I ever wanted: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for Aug. 5, 2019: Congress recess, Hyten nomination, National Presidential Joke Day
Navy football nixes ‘inappropriate’ gun motto
"The bottom line is, we missed the mark here."
By J.D. Simkins
DC barracks Marine charged with murder in New Year’s Day shooting death of lance corporal
Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson also was charged with violating various firearms handling procedures to include allegedly removing a pistol from his holster "while dancing."
By Shawn Snow