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Kayla Arestivo, a therapist with Trails of Purpose, watches as volunteers help move bales of hay on May 20, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va., ahead of the opening of their new location in Virginia Beach, Va.

Virginia nonprofit expands mental health services for military members

Trails of Purpose provides therapeutic care for service members, using horses for assisted psychotherapy and mental health education.

By Caitlyn Burchett, The Virginian-Pilot

2 days ago

Gen. Milley awarded France’s highest medal of honor

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.

By Tara Copp

2 days ago

Advice from a Marine who smashed 3 kettlebell-swing world records

Sgt. Maj. Steven Burkett has even swung some kettlebells with then-Commandant Gen. Robert Neller.

By Irene Loewenson

10 days ago

Army bomb tech, three other troops dominate Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

A civilian chef didn't know what to do with the powdered eggs in round three.

By Davis Winkie

12 days ago

Air Force instructor pilot tackles ‘toughest footrace on Earth’

Kabanuck crossed the final finish line in 43 hours, 18 minutes and 22 seconds, placing 183rd of 765 runners.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 days ago

A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog

During the USS Ford's deployment to U.S. 6th Fleet, the yellow Labrador retriever will comfort sailors and help them cope with operational stress.

By Megan Eckstein

5 weeks ago

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