The world’s attention may be fixed on Ebola and the Islamic State, but U.S. soldiers and armored vehicles are conducting exercises in Eastern Europe to remind Russia that NATO will defend every inch of the alliance’s territory.
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Tears from quad-amputee as he sees his new ‘smart home’
After losing both his arms and legs in an IED attack in Afghanistan, this war veteran is being given the gift of a lifetime with a specially made house that accommodates his needs.
CrossFit vs. unit PT | Troops will do the training plans in what’s likely the biggest CrossFit study ever
Which is better at building at hard bodies: CrossFit or standard Army physical training?
Russia’s defense minister bristles at SecDef Hagel’s comment
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has criticized a comment by the U.S. defense secretary about Russia’s military resurgence.
Up in the sky, a mystery space plane – but why?
What looks like a mini space shuttle, can fly itself for millions of miles and goes by the name X-37B?
Navy scientist helping diagnose Ebola in Africa
A man from Colorado is on the front lines of the Ebola crisis. He is one of just six Navy research scientists helping diagnose the virus.
Iran looks at compromise nuke offer
Iran is considering a U.S. proposal at nuclear talks that would allow it to keep more of its nuclear infrastructure intact while still reducing its ability to make an atomic bomb, two diplomats told The Associated Press on Thursday.
With a Little Help, a Veteran’s Life Transformed
One minute, Army Veteran Robbie Myers was living in a tent. The next, he was winning a nationally-televised cooking competition. His amazing journey began when he walked into a VA Medical Center. Read the full story
Dondi gets Flu Shot Along with 96-year-old Creator
96-year-old Veteran Irwin Hasen is the cartoonist who created the famous character Dondi, a war orphan. He recently sketched his famous creation reminding Veterans and VA staff to get their flu shot. Read the full story
Go Green for Mental Illness Awareness Week
In observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week, VA facilities will be sponsoring events designed to educate Veterans, their families and staff on mental health recovery concepts and practices. Read the full story



