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Pete Buttigieg on whether he’s a ‘combat vet,’ ending the war in Afghanistan, ‘Top Gun’ and tattoos
Veterans

Pete Buttigieg on whether he’s a ‘combat vet,’ ending the war in Afghanistan, ‘Top Gun’ and tattoos

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 3, 2019

Connecticut attorney pleads guilty to stealing $1.4 million from his own charity for veterans and military families​
Veterans

Connecticut attorney pleads guilty to stealing $1.4 million from his own charity for veterans and military families​

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation
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The death of a Vietnam veteran at a VA clinic was ruled a homicide, and more deaths at the same facility are now under investigation

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 28, 2019

The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist
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The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

A Montana judge hit 2 offenders with a deeply fitting punishment for stolen valor
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A Montana judge hit 2 offenders with a deeply fitting punishment for stolen valor

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 26, 2019

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered
Veterans

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 23, 2019

There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over
Veterans

There’s a new rampage-packed teaser for ‘Rambo 5’, and here’s a shocker: Nothing is over

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast
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The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s cancer diagnosis for 2 years. The VA found it within days
Veterans

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s cancer diagnosis for 2 years. The VA found it within days

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 19, 2019

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership
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Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Aug 16, 2019

Ranger vet and online entertainer Mat Best on his sincerely sarcastic memoir: ‘Thank You For My Service’
Veterans

Ranger vet and online entertainer Mat Best on his sincerely sarcastic memoir: ‘Thank You For My Service’

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday
Veterans

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

Army vet who attacked child for wearing hat during national anthem claims he was just following Trump’s orders
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Army vet who attacked child for wearing hat during national anthem claims he was just following Trump’s orders

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 8, 2019

The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years
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The son of a fighter pilot killed in the Vietnam War flew his father’s remains home after more than 50 years

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 8, 2019

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass
Veterans

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

Disgraced Navy SEAL gets 60 years in jail for molesting kids
Veterans

Disgraced Navy SEAL gets 60 years in jail for molesting kids

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

Here’s why the Marine Corps is losing experienced pilots — and what it can do to fix it
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Here’s why the Marine Corps is losing experienced pilots — and what it can do to fix it

By Brent Kreckman

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

14 celebrities you didn’t know were veterans
Veterans

14 celebrities you didn’t know were veterans

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jul 30, 2019

One Man’s Trash is Another Veteran’s Franchise Treasure
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One Man’s Trash is Another Veteran’s Franchise Treasure

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jul 29, 2019

Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees
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Possible Space A Program Changes for “Gray Area” Military Retirees

By PCSgrades

Posted on Jul 25, 2019

Veterans: It’s on you to bridge the civil-military divide
Veterans

Veterans: It’s on you to bridge the civil-military divide

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jul 24, 2019

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorses Marine veteran Seth Moulton for president
Veterans

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorses Marine veteran Seth Moulton for president

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 19, 2019

With the ‘Tally Bill’, vets could hold the VA accountable when medical malpractice occurs at the hands of a contractor
Veterans

With the ‘Tally Bill’, vets could hold the VA accountable when medical malpractice occurs at the hands of a contractor

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 18, 2019

Marine Corps tells Rep. Duncan Hunter he can’t use trademarked Corps material for his campaign
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Marine Corps tells Rep. Duncan Hunter he can’t use trademarked Corps material for his campaign

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 18, 2019

The Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade
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The Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK
Veterans

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jul 10, 2019

Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video
Veterans

Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 10, 2019

Rep. Steve King was tricked into thanking Marine Col Jessup from ‘A Few Good Men’ for his service
Veterans

Rep. Steve King was tricked into thanking Marine Col Jessup from ‘A Few Good Men’ for his service

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 5, 2019

‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims
Veterans

‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims

By Ryan Leigh Dostie

Posted on Jul 5, 2019

Eddie Gallagher’s life is now in the hands of 7 jurors
Veterans

Eddie Gallagher’s life is now in the hands of 7 jurors

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 2, 2019

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor
Veterans

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya
Veterans

An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 25, 2019

A 100-year-old former WWII POW describes how he narrowly escaped the Bataan Death March
Veterans

A 100-year-old former WWII POW describes how he narrowly escaped the Bataan Death March

Posted on Jun 24, 2019

Drones are the future. They could also earn you some serious cash
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Drones are the future. They could also earn you some serious cash

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jun 22, 2019

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest
Veterans

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman
Veterans

Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 18, 2019

Hey Pete Buttigieg. I haven’t met you. This is crazy. Here’s my number. So call me maybe?
Veterans

Hey Pete Buttigieg. I haven’t met you. This is crazy. Here’s my number. So call me maybe?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 17, 2019

Bill-burning, backstabbing, and backroom deals: Inside the American Legion in its 100th year
Veterans

Bill-burning, backstabbing, and backroom deals: Inside the American Legion in its 100th year

By Jasper Craven

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home
Veterans

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: After the VA missed a spine-eating infection, a loophole kept him from suing. A new bill would change that for other vets
Veterans

EXCLUSIVE: After the VA missed a spine-eating infection, a loophole kept him from suing. A new bill would change that for other vets

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 13, 2019

They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea
Veterans

They fought against each other in Iraq. A decade later, they met for tea

By Elliot Ackerman

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

The Marine lance corporal who praised Nazis is being booted from the Corps
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The Marine lance corporal who praised Nazis is being booted from the Corps

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics​
Veterans

Legendary Green Beret Roy Benavidez is the star of a graphic novel about his Vietnam heroics​

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary
Veterans

‘Forrest Gump’ is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

‘America lost one of its greatest leaders’ — Former Special Forces officer who helped defeat ISIS dies in climbing accident
Veterans

‘America lost one of its greatest leaders’ — Former Special Forces officer who helped defeat ISIS dies in climbing accident

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 4, 2019

Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’
Veterans

Rambo returns to kick ass, take names, and prove (once again) that ‘nothing is over’

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 1, 2019

Rep. Duncan Hunter: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes ‘did one bad thing that I’m guilty of, too’
Veterans

Rep. Duncan Hunter: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes ‘did one bad thing that I’m guilty of, too’

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 28, 2019

The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I
Veterans

The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 27, 2019

Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero
Veterans

Decorated Vietnam vet presents Purple Heart and Bronze Star to family of slain UNC Charlotte shooting hero

Posted on May 24, 2019

Eric Greitens with hand raised
Veterans

Disgraced Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is returning to the Navy, but he won’t be a SEAL again

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2019

Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’
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Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’

By James Clark

Posted on May 21, 2019

Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice
Veterans

Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice

By James Clark

Posted on May 20, 2019

McRaven: Anyone who calls millennials ‘soft’ has clearly never seen them in a firefight
Veterans

McRaven: Anyone who calls millennials ‘soft’ has clearly never seen them in a firefight

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 20, 2019

The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit
Veterans

The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2019

Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground
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Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground

Posted on May 15, 2019

The oldest Medal of Honor recipient has died nearly 75 years after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers
Veterans

The oldest Medal of Honor recipient has died nearly 75 years after jumping on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 14, 2019

A final battle: Bringing his best friend’s remains home from Vietnam
Veterans

A final battle: Bringing his best friend’s remains home from Vietnam

Posted on May 12, 2019

Why Do Some People Steal Valor?
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Army investigator who led Green Beret murder case pleads guilty to stolen valor charges

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 8, 2019

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is coming out with a book he says ‘will truly help people’
Veterans

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is coming out with a book he says ‘will truly help people’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 4, 2019

15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’
Veterans

15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 2, 2019

Watch a Green Beret testify on how the military botched his cancer diagnosis
Veterans

Watch a Green Beret testify on how the military botched his cancer diagnosis

By James Clark

Posted on May 2, 2019

Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US
Veterans

Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 1, 2019

A new bill in Congress could finally allow troops to sue the military in cases of medical malpractice
Veterans

A new bill in Congress could finally allow troops to sue the military in cases of medical malpractice

By James Clark

Posted on May 1, 2019

‘My trust is completely broken’ — Victims of military medical malpractice testify before Congress on the Feres Doctrine
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‘My trust is completely broken’ — Victims of military medical malpractice testify before Congress on the Feres Doctrine

By James Clark

Posted on May 1, 2019