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05/29/2026

Hiring Our Heroes virtual events allow you to attend from anywhere. Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or are ready to take on more responsibility, our hiring events connect military community job seekers from around the globe with American businesses hiring for local, national, and remote opportunities.

Virtual Events Next Week

Strengthen Your Elevator Pitch with IBM SkillsBuild
Monday, June 1 | 3 p.m. ET
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Preparing for a Virtual Hiring Event
Tuesday, June 2 | 1 p.m. ET
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Talent Invitational: Spectrum
Wednesday, June 3 | 1 p.m. ET
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Virtual Hiring Fair: Operations and Management
Thursday, June 4 | 12 p.m. ET
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05/29/2026

US, South Korea launch nationwide search for Korean War remains

05/29/2026

‘We worked in secrecy’: Cold War-era veterans exposed to radiation demand easier access to VA benefits

05/29/2026

Double amputee paratrooper to jump into Normandy for 82nd anniversary of D-Day

Fourteen years after losing both his legs to an IED, Jon Harmon will step out of a C-47 and jump into same spot the 82nd Airborne fought on D‑Day.

05/29/2026

The Breath of Return: Regaining Control of the Body

There is a breath every warrior knows — the slow, controlled exhale before squeezing a trigger, breaching a door, or stepping into the unknown. It is the breath that steadies the hand, sharpens the mind, and calms the body in the moments where hesitation could cost lives. In Yoha Zen, that same breath becomes a tool for life after service. It becomes the breath that steadies the heart, quiets the Echo, and returns the warrior to the present moment. This is the Breath of Return — the second daily practice of Yoha Zen....

There is a breath every warrior knows — the slow, controlled exhale before squeezing a trigger, breaching a door, or stepping into the unknown. It is the breath that steadies the hand, sharpens the…

05/28/2026

Recipes for Veterans: 30‑Minute One‑Pan Mexican Ground Beef

A fast, high‑protein, one‑pan Mexican Ground Beef skillet packed with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and mild chiles. Ready in 30 minutes, gluten‑free, dairy‑free, and perfect for tacos, bowls, burritos, or meal prep. Built for veterans who need real fuel, fast....

A fast, high‑protein, one‑pan Mexican Ground Beef skillet packed with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and mild chiles. Ready in 30 minutes, gluten‑free, dairy‑free, and perfect for tacos, bowls, burri…

05/27/2026

💥Mental Health

Purpose fuels consistency: when daily routines are tied to something personally meaningful, motivation becomes intrinsic rather than forced.

This reduces burnout and supports long-term progress; so structure your work and habits around why they matter, not just what you need to do.

05/27/2026

Workout of the Week: The Daily Back‑Pain Protocol Every Veteran Should Use

A simple, 10‑minute daily routine built around the McGill Big 3 can dramatically reduce back pain and improve core stability for veterans. No equipment, no weights—just three proven movements that reinforce the deep stabilizers protecting your spine. Whether you’re recovering from old injuries or preventing new ones, this protocol keeps you operational and pain‑free....

A simple, 10‑minute daily routine built around the McGill Big 3 can dramatically reduce back pain and improve core stability for veterans. No equipment, no weights—just three proven movements that …

05/26/2026

The Major Richard Star Act has overwhelming bipartisan support, with nearly 330 cosponsors in the House and more than 75 in the Senate. Yet congressional leadership has still refused to allow a vote.

That delay has real consequences. For years, combat-injured veterans forced into medical retirement have been denied the full benefits they earned through service and sacrifice. Current law requires these veterans to offset earned retirement pay against disability compensation simply because their injuries ended their careers.

Congress has repeatedly promised action and repeatedly failed to deliver, despite broad bipartisan support and a Republican House sponsor. A discharge petition offers a clear path forward and can force this long-overdue vote.

The solution is simple. Medically retired combat veterans should receive both the retirement pay they earned and the disability compensation tied to their service-connected injuries. One should not cancel the other.

It is time for Congress to stop delaying and bring the Major Richard Star Act to the House floor for a vote. Veterans who sacrificed for this country should not have to fight their own government for the benefits they earned.

Please contact your Representative today and urge them to sign the discharge petition and demand a vote.

It is time our nation keeps its promise.

05/26/2026

Dozens of Revolutionary War soldiers laid to rest after 250 years

The remains of 44 people from the Continental Army were found in 2019. This Memorial Day weekend they were buried with full honors.

05/26/2026

A World War II veteran had no one left to bury him. Then 1,500 strangers showed up.

Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.