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Tracking the fast-moving changes to veteran benefits, upcoming VASRD overhauls, and Capitol Hill legislation affecting your compensation.
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Branches
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A list of Branches
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VA Benefits & Claims
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Tips and questions about the VA.
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Unit reunions, ceremonies, gatherings.
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Non-Profit Groups
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Verified Lounge
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Restricted to verified veterans.
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Purple Heart Recipients
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Members who were awarded the Purple Heart.
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A private space for caregivers and family members of Veterans to connect and share support.
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Radio Silence
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Speak freely. No names. No ranks. No judgment. Only verified Veterans can read and reply.
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Cold War / Peacetime Service - 1945–1991
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Cold War / Peacetime Service for veterans with no named major conflict
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Korean War - 1950–1953
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Conflict on the Korean Peninsula between North and South Korea, with major U.S. and UN involvement.
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Vietnam Veterans 1961–1975
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Long conflict in Southeast Asia involving U.S. forces supporting South Vietnam against North Vietnam and Viet Cong.
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Lebanon (Multinational Force) - 1982–1984
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U.S. peacekeeping mission in Beirut as part of an international force during the Lebanese Civil War.
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Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury) - 1983
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U.S.-led intervention in Grenada to restore order and protect American citizens.
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Panama (Operation Just Cause) - 1989–1990
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U.S. invasion of Panama to remove dictator Manuel Noriega and protect U.S. interests.
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Persian Gulf Era - 1990–Present
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Broad era covering all U.S. military service in Southwest Asia beginning with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. Includes Desert Shield/Storm and later operations.
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Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm (Gulf War) - 1990–1991
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U.S.-led coalition operation to liberate Kuwait after Iraq’s invasion.
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Somalia (Operation Restore Hope / Gothic Serpent) - 1992–1995
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U.S. humanitarian and peacekeeping mission in Somalia that included combat operations.
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Bosnia (Operation Joint Endeavor) - 1995–1996
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NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina following the Dayton Agreement.
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Kosovo (Operation Allied Force) - 1999
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NATO air campaign in Kosovo to stop ethnic cleansing and Yugoslav forces.
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Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) - 2001–Present
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Broad umbrella term for all U.S. military operations in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Operation Enduring Freedom / Freedom’s Sentinel - 2001–2014 / 2015–2021
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U.S. and coalition operations in Afghanistan in response to 9/11 (later transitioned to Freedom’s Sentinel).
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Operation Iraqi Freedom - 2003–2010
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U.S.-led invasion and stabilization operations in Iraq.
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Operation New Dawn - 2010–2011
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Transition phase in Iraq focused on advising and assisting Iraqi forces.
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Operation Inherent Resolve - 2014–present
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U.S.-led coalition campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
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