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

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 23 2020

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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

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‘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

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‘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

/ Jan 22 2020

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

/ Jan 21 2020

‘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

/ Jan 20 2020

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

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‘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

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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

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

/ Jan 15 2020

Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA

/ Jan 15 2020

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Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 13 2020

Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families

By Alison Maruca

/ Jan 13 2020

4 options to consider after your military service 4 options to consider after your military service

By T.T. Robinson

/ Jan 7 2020

Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose

/ Jan 7 2020

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A former Army Guardsman is documenting the murals troops left behind during the Global War on Terror A former Army Guardsman is documenting the murals troops left behind during the Global War on Terror

/ Dec 30 2019

‘It’s amazing what happens here’ — Nonprofit saves dogs from being euthanized and trains them to help veterans heal ‘It’s amazing what happens here’ — Nonprofit saves dogs from being euthanized and trains them to help veterans heal

/ Dec 28 2019

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A Marine veteran gave his life to rescue tenants from a burning apartment building A Marine veteran gave his life to rescue tenants from a burning apartment building

/ Dec 26 2019

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Air Force veteran shoots and kills armed robber who pistol-whipped him Air Force veteran shoots and kills armed robber who pistol-whipped him

/ Dec 26 2019

‘All I remember is thinking if I hit the ground, I’m dead’ — Christmas Day at the Battle of the Bulge ‘All I remember is thinking if I hit the ground, I’m dead’ — Christmas Day at the Battle of the Bulge

/ Dec 26 2019

Veteran sentenced to prison for threatening lawmaker who refused to discuss his VA benefits Veteran sentenced to prison for threatening lawmaker who refused to discuss his VA benefits

/ Dec 22 2019

Hundreds of strangers attend funeral of Korean War veteran with no known living relatives Hundreds of strangers attend funeral of Korean War veteran with no known living relatives

/ Dec 20 2019

Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire? Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?

By T.T. Robinson

/ Dec 20 2019

This Vietnam vet once spent a cold Christmas without heat. Now he just paid off the utility bills of 36 families This Vietnam vet once spent a cold Christmas without heat. Now he just paid off the utility bills of 36 families

/ Dec 19 2019

Base commissaries are bracing for a surge of new veteran customers in 2020 Base commissaries are bracing for a surge of new veteran customers in 2020

/ Dec 18 2019

A Florida nonprofit wants to build a Monument to Women Veterans A Florida nonprofit wants to build a Monument to Women Veterans

/ Dec 18 2019

Chicken soup and bedsheet camouflage: Battle of the Bulge veteran shares his story of historic fight Chicken soup and bedsheet camouflage: Battle of the Bulge veteran shares his story of historic fight

By Jim Garamone, US Department of Defense

/ Dec 17 2019

A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD

/ Dec 17 2019

The Battle of the Bulge hero who saved his entire battalion The Battle of the Bulge hero who saved his entire battalion

By Chris Capelluto

/ Dec 16 2019

No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox

By Allyson Heyen

/ Dec 13 2019

The forgotten nurse who saved hundreds of American lives during the Battle of the Bulge The forgotten nurse who saved hundreds of American lives during the Battle of the Bulge

By Jason Nulton

/ Dec 13 2019

Dozens of Kansas veterans were sexually abused during medical exams. Now the VA will pay millions to settle their lawsuits Dozens of Kansas veterans were sexually abused during medical exams. Now the VA will pay millions to settle their lawsuits

/ Dec 11 2019

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University of Phoenix to pay $191 million for lying to troops about its close ties with major companies University of Phoenix to pay $191 million for lying to troops about its close ties with major companies

/ Dec 10 2019

Pearl Harbor veteran to be interred on his sunken ship Pearl Harbor veteran to be interred on his sunken ship

/ Dec 7 2019

‘We never would have won World War II if we had this kind of division’ — A Pearl Harbor vet calls on Americans to unite around today’s military ‘We never would have won World War II if we had this kind of division’ — A Pearl Harbor vet calls on Americans to unite around today’s military

/ Dec 7 2019

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U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test

/ Dec 6 2019

Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready

By Alison Maruca

/ Dec 6 2019

Discover values military leadership experience, trainability and commitment to service Discover values military leadership experience, trainability and commitment to service

By Alison Maruca

/ Dec 5 2019

The US Postal Service’s new ‘Healing PTSD’ stamp will raise money for veterans The US Postal Service’s new ‘Healing PTSD’ stamp will raise money for veterans

/ Dec 4 2019

Welcome to ‘The Barracks,’ the new Georgia jail unit just for military veterans Welcome to ‘The Barracks,’ the new Georgia jail unit just for military veterans

/ Dec 3 2019

A 9-year-old kid just challenged the President to go vegan for a month. The reward: $1 million donated to veterans A 9-year-old kid just challenged the President to go vegan for a month. The reward: $1 million donated to veterans

/ Dec 2 2019

A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD

/ Nov 24 2019

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Commander of Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment fired amid investigation Commander of Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Regiment fired amid investigation

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 21 2019

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Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit Mental health care isn’t one-and-done — like any journey, you have to commit

By Kayla Williams

/ Nov 20 2019

Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical marijuana cards for free Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical marijuana cards for free

/ Nov 19 2019

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Former Army infantry officer Clint Lorance accuses the Pentagon of throwing him under the bus Former Army infantry officer Clint Lorance accuses the Pentagon of throwing him under the bus

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 18 2019

Translating military experience to a Lean workplace Translating military experience to a Lean workplace

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Nov 15 2019

5 organizations making life after transition better 5 organizations making life after transition better

By T.T. Robinson

/ Nov 15 2019

The number of homeless veterans in the US has declined by half in the last decade The number of homeless veterans in the US has declined by half in the last decade

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 14 2019

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Engineering his future: How US Cellular powers up one Marine Engineering his future: How US Cellular powers up one Marine

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Nov 13 2019

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Military records show alleged perpetrator in Milwaukee acid attack was in fact a Marine vet Military records show alleged perpetrator in Milwaukee acid attack was in fact a Marine vet

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 12 2019

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label

By Allyson Heyen

/ Nov 12 2019

Democratic contender Bernie Sanders vows to rebuild the VA and improve healthcare services for veterans Democratic contender Bernie Sanders vows to rebuild the VA and improve healthcare services for veterans

/ Nov 11 2019

2 veterans serving in Congress want the Global War on Terrorism memorial built on the National Mall 2 veterans serving in Congress want the Global War on Terrorism memorial built on the National Mall

/ Nov 11 2019

Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding charities that don’t suck Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding charities that don’t suck

/ Nov 9 2019

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting

/ Nov 8 2019

This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now

/ Nov 8 2019

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals

/ Nov 8 2019

Playing to your strengths: How one veteran used his talents to find a career with WESCO Playing to your strengths: How one veteran used his talents to find a career with WESCO

By Allyson Heyen

/ Nov 7 2019

Amazon is giving veterans a deep discount on Prime membership from now until Vets Day Amazon is giving veterans a deep discount on Prime membership from now until Vets Day

/ Nov 7 2019

All the best cities for veterans are in the South, according to new study All the best cities for veterans are in the South, according to new study

/ Nov 7 2019

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Marine Corps has no record that suspect in Milwaukee acid attack was ever a Marine Marine Corps has no record that suspect in Milwaukee acid attack was ever a Marine

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 6 2019

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‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads ‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads

/ Nov 6 2019

Texas veteran drank 3 Bud Light Limes before accidentally shooting his brother to death, police say Texas veteran drank 3 Bud Light Limes before accidentally shooting his brother to death, police say

/ Nov 6 2019