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Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 21, 2019

Culture

The most requested video game among US service members and vets isn’t what you’d expect The most requested video game among US service members and vets isn’t what you’d expect

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

Military Life

A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

News

Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 18, 2019

News

A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

News

Meet the retired Navy admiral running for president who is being ignored by most of the media Meet the retired Navy admiral running for president who is being ignored by most of the media

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2019

Culture

We salute the Irish Defense Forces veteran who got the last laugh at his own funeral We salute the Irish Defense Forces veteran who got the last laugh at his own funeral

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

Military Life

These Afghan and Iraqi interpreters faced ‘life-threatening delays’ to get their US visas. They sued the government and won These Afghan and Iraqi interpreters faced ‘life-threatening delays’ to get their US visas. They sued the government and won

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

Military Life

The first combat wounded veteran to get a penis transplant shares his story: ‘It was one of the best decisions I ever made’ The first combat wounded veteran to get a penis transplant shares his story: ‘It was one of the best decisions I ever made’

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

News

Retired Sergeant Major outs himself as admin for US Army WTF! Moments Retired Sergeant Major outs himself as admin for US Army WTF! Moments

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Military Life

We salute the Florida man who drove his 1948 John Deere tractor across the country to support veterans We salute the Florida man who drove his 1948 John Deere tractor across the country to support veterans

Posted on Oct 14, 2019

News

Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

News

US troops in anguish as the White House and Pentagon give their Kurdish allies the middle finger US troops in anguish as the White House and Pentagon give their Kurdish allies the middle finger

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

News

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

News

The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’ The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Military Life

Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Military Life

Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’ Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

News

‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services ‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

News

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

Military Life

Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

News

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

Military Life

More than 2,000 awesome human beings showed up to a funeral for a veteran with no immediate family More than 2,000 awesome human beings showed up to a funeral for a veteran with no immediate family

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 2, 2019

Military Life

Former NASCAR girlfriend sentenced to prison for stealing from veterans charity Former NASCAR girlfriend sentenced to prison for stealing from veterans charity

Posted on Oct 1, 2019

News

Exclusive: Ex-Marine pleads guilty to smuggling more than 150 pounds of meth and cocaine from Mexico Exclusive: Ex-Marine pleads guilty to smuggling more than 150 pounds of meth and cocaine from Mexico

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 30, 2019

Culture

‘I would be happy to have it stop’ — the creator of Rambo wants ‘Last Blood’ to actually be the last in the series ‘I would be happy to have it stop’ — the creator of Rambo wants ‘Last Blood’ to actually be the last in the series

Posted on Sep 27, 2019

Culture

Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’ Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 26, 2019

News

Retired Navy officer indicted on multiple child pornography and enticement charges Retired Navy officer indicted on multiple child pornography and enticement charges

Posted on Sep 25, 2019

Military Life

Alarming VA report reveals 60,000 veterans committed suicide over recent decade Alarming VA report reveals 60,000 veterans committed suicide over recent decade

Posted on Sep 23, 2019

News

Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 21, 2019

Military Life

When a gunman opened fire at a San Diego synagogue, an unarmed Iraq War veteran counterattacked When a gunman opened fire at a San Diego synagogue, an unarmed Iraq War veteran counterattacked

Posted on Sep 21, 2019

News

A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020 A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 20, 2019

News

VA hospice nurse arrested for allegedly stealing morphine from her dying patients VA hospice nurse arrested for allegedly stealing morphine from her dying patients

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 19, 2019

Military Life

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 19, 2019

Military Life

VA reassigns 9 officials after Vietnam vet found covered in ants at Atlanta VAMC VA reassigns 9 officials after Vietnam vet found covered in ants at Atlanta VAMC

Posted on Sep 18, 2019

Military Life

The VA may be forced to pay billions in veterans’ ER bills after court ruling The VA may be forced to pay billions in veterans’ ER bills after court ruling

Posted on Sep 14, 2019

Military Life

A Vietnam veteran was ‘feasted on’ by ants before his death at an Atlanta VA hospital, his daughter says A Vietnam veteran was ‘feasted on’ by ants before his death at an Atlanta VA hospital, his daughter says

Posted on Sep 13, 2019

Military Life

Iraq war veteran stabbed sleeping stranger ‘just because he wanted to kill somebody,’ prosecutors say Iraq war veteran stabbed sleeping stranger ‘just because he wanted to kill somebody,’ prosecutors say

Posted on Sep 12, 2019

Military Life

Will the VA’s AMA process actually help veterans with disability claims? Will the VA’s AMA process actually help veterans with disability claims?

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Sep 12, 2019

Military Life

Military and Veteran Community Choice Awards winners announced Military and Veteran Community Choice Awards winners announced

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Sep 11, 2019

News

This former Ranger was just nominated to be the next Secretary of the Army This former Ranger was just nominated to be the next Secretary of the Army

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 10, 2019

News

The VA is investigating allegations that one of its physicians sexually assaulted ‘more than a dozen’ patients The VA is investigating allegations that one of its physicians sexually assaulted ‘more than a dozen’ patients

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 9, 2019

Military Life

Family never gave up looking for his remains at Pearl Harbor. Now, he’ll get a proper funeral Family never gave up looking for his remains at Pearl Harbor. Now, he’ll get a proper funeral

Posted on Sep 8, 2019

Military Life

Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose

Posted on Sep 6, 2019

Military Life

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

Military Life

Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert

By Hirepurpose

Posted on Sep 3, 2019

Military Life

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

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

Military Life

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 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

News

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

Military Life

Meet this year’s top military working dog Meet this year’s top military working dog

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

News

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 26, 2019

News

New Mexico woman charged with conspiracy in slaying of Marine vet New Mexico woman charged with conspiracy in slaying of Marine vet

Posted on Aug 25, 2019

Military Life

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

Culture

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

Military Life

Former Arkansas VA doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in deaths of 3 veterans Former Arkansas VA doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in deaths of 3 veterans

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

News

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

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

Military Life

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Aug 16, 2019

Military Life

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

Military Life

Green Beret veteran killed in Ohio motorcycle crash Green Beret veteran killed in Ohio motorcycle crash

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

Military Life

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

News

Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality

By Hirepurpose

Posted on Aug 9, 2019

Military Life

The VA may have wrongly billed thousands of veterans for more than $50 million for emergency care The VA may have wrongly billed thousands of veterans for more than $50 million for emergency care

Posted on Aug 9, 2019

News

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

History

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

News

A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go

By Hirepurpose

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

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Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time

The most requested video game among US service members and vets isn’t what you’d expect The most requested video game among US service members and vets isn’t what you’d expect

A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices

Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana Former VA Secretary: ‘Now is the time’ to research medical marijuana

A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now A Marine in this iconic Iwo Jima photo was misidentified for nearly 75 years — until now

Meet the retired Navy admiral running for president who is being ignored by most of the media Meet the retired Navy admiral running for president who is being ignored by most of the media

We salute the Irish Defense Forces veteran who got the last laugh at his own funeral We salute the Irish Defense Forces veteran who got the last laugh at his own funeral

These Afghan and Iraqi interpreters faced ‘life-threatening delays’ to get their US visas. They sued the government and won These Afghan and Iraqi interpreters faced ‘life-threatening delays’ to get their US visas. They sued the government and won

The first combat wounded veteran to get a penis transplant shares his story: ‘It was one of the best decisions I ever made’ The first combat wounded veteran to get a penis transplant shares his story: ‘It was one of the best decisions I ever made’

Retired Sergeant Major outs himself as admin for US Army WTF! Moments Retired Sergeant Major outs himself as admin for US Army WTF! Moments

We salute the Florida man who drove his 1948 John Deere tractor across the country to support veterans We salute the Florida man who drove his 1948 John Deere tractor across the country to support veterans

Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl

US troops in anguish as the White House and Pentagon give their Kurdish allies the middle finger US troops in anguish as the White House and Pentagon give their Kurdish allies the middle finger

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’ The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’

Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know

Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’ Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’

‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services ‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer

More than 2,000 awesome human beings showed up to a funeral for a veteran with no immediate family More than 2,000 awesome human beings showed up to a funeral for a veteran with no immediate family

Former NASCAR girlfriend sentenced to prison for stealing from veterans charity Former NASCAR girlfriend sentenced to prison for stealing from veterans charity

Exclusive: Ex-Marine pleads guilty to smuggling more than 150 pounds of meth and cocaine from Mexico Exclusive: Ex-Marine pleads guilty to smuggling more than 150 pounds of meth and cocaine from Mexico

‘I would be happy to have it stop’ — the creator of Rambo wants ‘Last Blood’ to actually be the last in the series ‘I would be happy to have it stop’ — the creator of Rambo wants ‘Last Blood’ to actually be the last in the series

Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’ Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’

Retired Navy officer indicted on multiple child pornography and enticement charges Retired Navy officer indicted on multiple child pornography and enticement charges

Alarming VA report reveals 60,000 veterans committed suicide over recent decade Alarming VA report reveals 60,000 veterans committed suicide over recent decade

Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home

When a gunman opened fire at a San Diego synagogue, an unarmed Iraq War veteran counterattacked When a gunman opened fire at a San Diego synagogue, an unarmed Iraq War veteran counterattacked

A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020 A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020

VA hospice nurse arrested for allegedly stealing morphine from her dying patients VA hospice nurse arrested for allegedly stealing morphine from her dying patients

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank

VA reassigns 9 officials after Vietnam vet found covered in ants at Atlanta VAMC VA reassigns 9 officials after Vietnam vet found covered in ants at Atlanta VAMC

The VA may be forced to pay billions in veterans’ ER bills after court ruling The VA may be forced to pay billions in veterans’ ER bills after court ruling

A Vietnam veteran was ‘feasted on’ by ants before his death at an Atlanta VA hospital, his daughter says A Vietnam veteran was ‘feasted on’ by ants before his death at an Atlanta VA hospital, his daughter says

Iraq war veteran stabbed sleeping stranger ‘just because he wanted to kill somebody,’ prosecutors say Iraq war veteran stabbed sleeping stranger ‘just because he wanted to kill somebody,’ prosecutors say

Will the VA’s AMA process actually help veterans with disability claims? Will the VA’s AMA process actually help veterans with disability claims?

Military and Veteran Community Choice Awards winners announced Military and Veteran Community Choice Awards winners announced

This former Ranger was just nominated to be the next Secretary of the Army This former Ranger was just nominated to be the next Secretary of the Army

The VA is investigating allegations that one of its physicians sexually assaulted ‘more than a dozen’ patients The VA is investigating allegations that one of its physicians sexually assaulted ‘more than a dozen’ patients

Family never gave up looking for his remains at Pearl Harbor. Now, he’ll get a proper funeral Family never gave up looking for his remains at Pearl Harbor. Now, he’ll get a proper funeral

Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot

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

Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert

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

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 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

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

Meet this year’s top military working dog Meet this year’s top military working dog

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

New Mexico woman charged with conspiracy in slaying of Marine vet New Mexico woman charged with conspiracy in slaying of Marine vet

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

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

Former Arkansas VA doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in deaths of 3 veterans Former Arkansas VA doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in deaths of 3 veterans

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

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

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

Green Beret veteran killed in Ohio motorcycle crash Green Beret veteran killed in Ohio motorcycle crash

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

Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality

The VA may have wrongly billed thousands of veterans for more than $50 million for emergency care The VA may have wrongly billed thousands of veterans for more than $50 million for emergency care

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

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

A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go

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