Tony Ochs might have traded in his Apache helicopter for a monster truck when he left the Army, but he’s always kept military veterans at the top of his mind. This summer, Ochs, a 10-year Army veteran, will be competing in the Monster Jam World Finals, using his spotlight to…

George Washington’s army had the will to fight. It did not always have the powder, weapons or ammunition needed to survive. That shortage, and the covert effort to solve it before France openly backed the American Revolution, is at the center of Liberty, a new graphic novel from Prince of…

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The tactical athlete is always balancing training routines that build a foundation of strength and durability with those that develop endurance and work capacity. Here is a practical workout that puts tactical fitness into practice. This is a classic tactical fitness matrix combining strength, calisthenics and cardiovascular conditioning into a…

The shift from the older Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), which tested only pushups, situps and a 2-mile run, to the new Army Fitness Test (AFT) reflects a bigger change in what “fit” means for soldiers. The new test is more comprehensive and tests more elements of fitness than just…

While in uniform, some things were clear: who you were, what you were responsible for, and what you’d sacrificed were all displayed on your chest, shoulders and collar. Your uniform and rank noted your seniority, achievements, and influence. Those around you quickly identified how they measured up, whether they should…

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Paul Kim knows what it feels like to pick up the phone to find mental health care and hear nothing back. An Army veteran who served in Iraq with the 506th Infantry Regiment — the unit at the center of the PBS Frontline documentary “The Wounded Platoon” — Kim spent…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs began enrolling veterans in its first-ever clinical trial of therapy assisted by MDMA, or Ecstasy, in May 2026. The program targets treatment-resistant PTSD and alcohol use disorder. The announcement did not come with a major press rollout. But for veterans who have cycled through medication…

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