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They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home

/ Mar 11 2020

Military Life

Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out

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/ Mar 10 2020

Culture

‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results ‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results

/ Mar 6 2020

News

Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 6 2020

Military Life

A veteran is now being treated for coronavirus at the Palo Alto VA A veteran is now being treated for coronavirus at the Palo Alto VA

/ Mar 5 2020

Military Life

Veterans Only Parking Doesn’t Go Far Enough Veterans Only Parking Doesn’t Go Far Enough

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 4 2020

News

Pete Buttigieg is ending his presidential campaign Pete Buttigieg is ending his presidential campaign

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 2 2020

Military Life

Congressman who served at toxic ‘black goo’ military base in Uzbekistan reveals his fight with cancer Congressman who served at toxic ‘black goo’ military base in Uzbekistan reveals his fight with cancer

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/ Feb 28 2020

Tech & Tactics

New report reveals details on C-130 crash that killed 3 veterans in Australia New report reveals details on C-130 crash that killed 3 veterans in Australia

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/ Feb 28 2020

News

Navy veteran killed in Molson Coors brewery shooting Navy veteran killed in Molson Coors brewery shooting

/ Feb 28 2020

News

Comedian Pete Davidson tries to walk back apologizing to former SEAL Dan Crenshaw in new Netflix special Comedian Pete Davidson tries to walk back apologizing to former SEAL Dan Crenshaw in new Netflix special

/ Feb 27 2020

Military Life

VA Secretary under investigation for allegedly trying to discredit veteran who reported sexual assault at VA hospital VA Secretary under investigation for allegedly trying to discredit veteran who reported sexual assault at VA hospital

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 27 2020

News

What did service mean for a Tuskegee Airman? What did service mean for a Tuskegee Airman?

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

News

The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers The Stoner Machinegun: A Navy SEAL Remembers

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 26 2020

News

The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma The VA has some serious problems with how it handles claims of military sexual trauma

By Kayla Williams and Samantha Kubek

/ Feb 26 2020

News

Air Force board recommends kicking out airman who raised money for white supremacist group Air Force board recommends kicking out airman who raised money for white supremacist group

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 24 2020

Military Life

Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families Here’s the list of military clinics that will no longer serve retirees and families

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/ Feb 19 2020

Military Life

For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’ For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’

/ Feb 19 2020

Military Life

This Vermont nonprofit returns lost or stolen medals of valor to the veterans who earned them This Vermont nonprofit returns lost or stolen medals of valor to the veterans who earned them

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/ Feb 19 2020

News

A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault

By Kate Germano

/ Feb 19 2020

News

75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima 75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima

/ Feb 18 2020

News

One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away

/ Feb 17 2020

Military Life

Gary Sinise was just honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Patriot Award Gary Sinise was just honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Patriot Award

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/ Feb 15 2020

History

75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’ 75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 15 2020

News

Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 14 2020

News

This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery

/ Feb 13 2020

News

Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily

/ Feb 12 2020

News

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 12 2020

History

Philadelphia making sure WWII Medal of Honor recipient is never forgotten Philadelphia making sure WWII Medal of Honor recipient is never forgotten

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/ Feb 12 2020

Military Life

The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides

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/ Feb 12 2020

History

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire 75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire

/ Feb 10 2020

Military Life

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Feb 10 2020

Military Life

‘It’s working’ — How Santa Fe found housing for its homeless veterans ‘It’s working’ — How Santa Fe found housing for its homeless veterans

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/ Feb 10 2020

Military Life

Alaska to pay $550,000 to family of Iraq War vet who died in prison of heart attack Alaska to pay $550,000 to family of Iraq War vet who died in prison of heart attack

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/ Feb 9 2020

Military Life

Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees Internal memo says over 30 military hospitals will soon stop treating families and retirees

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/ Feb 8 2020

News

2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree 2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree

/ Feb 7 2020

News

Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas

/ Feb 7 2020

News

A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen

/ Feb 6 2020

Military Life

House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs

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/ Feb 5 2020

News

The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 5 2020

Military Life

Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Feb 5 2020

News

Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early

/ Feb 4 2020

Military Life

Toxic ‘black goo’ base used by US had enriched uranium. More veterans report cancer Toxic ‘black goo’ base used by US had enriched uranium. More veterans report cancer

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/ Feb 4 2020

News

The deputy secretary of the VA was just fired ‘due to a loss of confidence’ The deputy secretary of the VA was just fired ‘due to a loss of confidence’

/ Feb 3 2020

Military Life

Texas man accused of hanging veteran’s support dog for barking Texas man accused of hanging veteran’s support dog for barking

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/ Feb 3 2020

Military Life

A federal grand jury is looking into the suspicious deaths of 11 veterans at a single VA clinic A federal grand jury is looking into the suspicious deaths of 11 veterans at a single VA clinic

/ Jan 30 2020

Military Life

America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place

/ Jan 30 2020

News

Watch an Air Force vet sht a brick when he finds out his Rolex is worth $700,000 Watch an Air Force vet sht a brick when he finds out his Rolex is worth $700,000

/ Jan 28 2020

News

An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 28 2020

Military Life

A Pennsylvania man masqueraded as a combat veteran to steal from an American Legion post A Pennsylvania man masqueraded as a combat veteran to steal from an American Legion post

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/ Jan 26 2020

News

VFW demands apology after Trump claims traumatic brain injuries are not ‘very serious’ VFW demands apology after Trump claims traumatic brain injuries are not ‘very serious’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 24 2020

News

Russia is trying to tear apart America’s veteran community. Don’t let them Russia is trying to tear apart America’s veteran community. Don’t let them

By Carl Forsling

/ Jan 24 2020

Military Life

The 3 Americans killed in Australia bushfire crash were all military veterans The 3 Americans killed in Australia bushfire crash were all military veterans

/ Jan 24 2020

Tech & Tactics

3 Americans killed after C-130 crashes while fighting Australia’s brushfires 3 Americans killed after C-130 crashes while fighting Australia’s brushfires

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/ Jan 23 2020

Military Life

For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’ For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 23 2020

News

Air Force veteran turned police officer killed in the line of duty in Hawaii Air Force veteran turned police officer killed in the line of duty in Hawaii

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 23 2020

News

‘I made promises to the people that I lost’— How the Iraq war forged a Navy SEAL’s path to Harvard Medical School and NASA ‘I made promises to the people that I lost’— How the Iraq war forged a Navy SEAL’s path to Harvard Medical School and NASA

/ Jan 22 2020

News

‘I will continue to fight’ — South Korea’s first transgender soldier vows to oppose dismissal ‘I will continue to fight’ — South Korea’s first transgender soldier vows to oppose dismissal

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/ Jan 22 2020

Military Life

Veterans have filed more than 1,000 lawsuits accusing 3M of making defective earplugs Veterans have filed more than 1,000 lawsuits accusing 3M of making defective earplugs

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/ Jan 21 2020

Military Life

‘We constantly have them on our minds’ — A little-known agency searches all over for the remains of MIA service members ‘We constantly have them on our minds’ — A little-known agency searches all over for the remains of MIA service members

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/ Jan 20 2020

Military Life

Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 20 2020

News

‘It’s time to get out of Afghanistan’ — Conservative vets push DC to end ‘endless wars’ ‘It’s time to get out of Afghanistan’ — Conservative vets push DC to end ‘endless wars’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 16 2020

News

IBM supports National Guard and reserve employees with flexibility and understanding IBM supports National Guard and reserve employees with flexibility and understanding

/ Jan 16 2020

Military Life

The unknown legacy of military mental health programs The unknown legacy of military mental health programs

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/ Jan 15 2020