David Vergun

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Young Soldiers Targeted by Scams and Predators

It's important to look out for financial scams -- a serious dent in your finances can threaten your security clearance.

Defensive end Daniel Eugene 'Rudy' Ruettiger is carried off the field by his Notre Dame teammates after his sack of Georgia Tech QB Rudy Allen on the game's final play on Nov. 8, 1975. The Fighting Irish won 24-3. (Photo courtesy of Notre Dame)

The Story of Notre Dame's Legendary 'Rudy' Ruettiger Began in Vietnam

Before "Rudy" went to Notre Dame to play for the Irish, he earned the GI Bill in Vietnam.

What Army Service Taught Football Legend Lou Holtz About Leadership

In a career that spanned 44 years, Lou Holtz held a variety of football coaching jobs in the college and the NFL.

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Army, Industry Partners Prep Soldiers for Jobs

A new program is training soldiers to drive commercial trucks when they transition out of the Army.

This Was What Memes Looked Like in World War II

A proliferation of colorful and striking posters emerged as, in effect, the social media memes of the World War II era.

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Special Duty Assignment Pay Changes for Some

Some soldiers receiving special duty assignment pay now are seeing an increase in payments while others soon will see less.

Sergeant 1st class competes in Best Warrior competition.

2014 Best Warriors Named: Linguist, Special Forces NCO Take Top Honors

"You'll run into tough problems wherever you go," Odierno told a non-commissioned officer competitor.

Navy Torpedo Squadron 6 Douglas TBD-1 Devastator aircraft prepare for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise during the Battle of Midway, June 4, 1942. (Navy photo)

'Midway' Actors Experience the Gravity of Their WWII Characters

Theodore "Ted" Sikora, left, and Edward "Ed" Sikora, right. are honored by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the ATI Salute to Heroes Award at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Sept. 15, 2019. The brothers are veterans of World War II. With them is Ted's grandson-in-law, Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Vollstedt, center. (Photo Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Dalton Smith)

Steelers Honor World War II Veteran Brothers at NFL Home Opener

Ted Sikora, 99, served in the Battle of the Bulge and Ed Sikora, 95, served in Pearl Harbor and the Pacific theater.

Guard, Reserve Soldiers Can Opt to Retire Early

Soldier in bed with a laptop and headphones.

Restful Sleep Key to Health On and Off Duty

Whether you're deployed or waiting for someone who is, getting the right amount and type of sleep can help with tough...

Army Reserve has Training Vacancies to Fill

The Army Reserve is short on trainers, including drill sergeants.

The Cyber Operations Center on Fort Gordon, Ga., is home to signal and military intelligence non-commissioned officers, who watch for and respond to network attacks from adversaries. (U.S. Army photo)

Cyber Chief: Army Cyber Force Growing 'Exponentially'

The Army cyber mission force has grown "exponentially since September 2013 with 25 of 41 [planned] teams at initial operating...

Singing National Anthem Tops Soldier's Bucket List

First Lt. Cale Simmons clears the bar during the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Ore., July 2, 2016. Two days later, he secured a spot on the U.S. Olympic team with a second-place finish in the finals. (U.S. Army/David Vergun)

Airman Vaults to Spot on US Olympic Team

First Lt. Cale Simmons, who cleared the bar at 18 feet, 6.4 inches in the men's pole vault finals, secured a spot on the U.S...

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