The Best Tabletop Games to Play in 2026, According to A Veteran Who Uses Game Night to Decompress Defense January 1, 2026 A veteran’s shortlist of tabletop games that help you come down to baseline, reconnect with the people at your table,…
Operation Underworld: How an Italian Mafia Boss in Prison Helped the US Invade Sicily in World War II Defense January 1, 2026 A luxury ocean liner burned and capsized in New York Harbor on Feb. 9, 1942. The SS Normandie, being converted…
One Household, One Set of Benefits: How Military and VA Rules Affect Dual-Service Couples Defense January 1, 2026 Across a military career, service members are repeatedly told that benefits reflect individual service and sacrifice. In practice, however, some…
WWII Veteran, 104, Wows Fans with Saxophone National Anthem Before Islanders-Rangers Game Defense January 1, 2026 Fountain of YouthWorld War II veteran Dominic Critelli claims he found the fountain of youth through music. At 104, he…
US Removal of Panels Honoring Black WWII Soldiers Buried in Netherlands Sparks Anger Defense January 1, 2026 The removal of two memorial displays at an American cemetery in the Netherlands honoring Black veterans who helped liberate Europe…
2025 in review: defense systems Defense January 1, 2026 USAF plan to fly C-5, C-17s even longer elicits concern Service says it needs to hedge against delays to…
Recruiting Boost: How US Army’s Big Gains in 2025 Translate to New Year Defense January 1, 2026 America’s Army rewired itself in 2025 with border support missions, global exercises, and a modernization push as commanders prepare for…
Why the VA’s Disability System Is Really Worker’s Compensation Defense December 31, 2025 Every servicemember enters and leaves the armed forces with a medical examination. That procedural fact reflects the original logic behind…
‘I Never Want to See it Again.’ Vietnam Soldier Recalls Deadly Napalm, Tet Offensive Defense December 31, 2025 It’s been almost 58 years since Army veteran Robert Hendricks witnessed some of the worst moments of the Vietnam War,…
8 Shows That Slowly Change Genre Without You Noticing Defense December 31, 2025 They start as comedies, crime dramas, or sitcoms—and end somewhere much darker.Some TV shows tell you exactly what they are…
Ask Stew: Should I Take a Scuba Course Before Military Dive School? Defense December 31, 2025 Prospective military service members should devote a significant amount of time to physical and mental preparation for military training. Adding…
Here’s Why January Is the Best Time to File Your VA Disability Claim Defense December 31, 2025 The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time…
