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Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway

/ May 19 2019

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

/ May 17 2019

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

/ May 15 2019

One of the few remaining WWII Navajo code talkers has died One of the few remaining WWII Navajo code talkers has died

/ May 14 2019

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Putting people above pay: How an Army officer continues to serve others with Abbott Putting people above pay: How an Army officer continues to serve others with Abbott

/ May 14 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 14 2019

Former NASCAR girlfriend convicted of stealing from veteran charity denied new trial Former NASCAR girlfriend convicted of stealing from veteran charity denied new trial

/ May 13 2019

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

/ May 12 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 4 2019

From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank

/ May 3 2019

VA comes out against bills on medical marijuana for veterans VA comes out against bills on medical marijuana for veterans

/ May 2 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ May 2 2019

Bring your military professionalism to the job interview Bring your military professionalism to the job interview

/ May 1 2019

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

/ May 1 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ May 1 2019

Advance Auto Parts isn’t just veteran-friendly, it’s veteran-ready Advance Auto Parts isn’t just veteran-friendly, it’s veteran-ready

/ Apr 30 2019

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Rep. Seth Moulton says US would be ‘no better friend, no worse enemy’ if he’s elected president Rep. Seth Moulton says US would be ‘no better friend, no worse enemy’ if he’s elected president

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 29 2019

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Leap of faith: How a Navy vet found her place at GlaxoSmithKline Leap of faith: How a Navy vet found her place at GlaxoSmithKline

/ Apr 29 2019

‘I never thought I’d hear gunfire again’ — Iraq War veteran recounts moment he rushed synagogue shooter ‘I never thought I’d hear gunfire again’ — Iraq War veteran recounts moment he rushed synagogue shooter

/ Apr 29 2019

Pennsylvania man charged with falsifying military service to avoid drug charges in veterans court Pennsylvania man charged with falsifying military service to avoid drug charges in veterans court

/ Apr 25 2019

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone 5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone

By T.T. Robinson

/ Apr 23 2019

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Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 22 2019

Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities

/ Apr 21 2019

VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why. VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.

/ Apr 20 2019

Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier

By Jason Sutton

/ Apr 19 2019

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VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 18 2019

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 16 2019

A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic

/ Apr 12 2019

Get out of the house with these free tickets to outdoor events for veterans and their families Get out of the house with these free tickets to outdoor events for veterans and their families

/ Apr 11 2019

2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend 2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend

/ Apr 10 2019

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Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 9 2019

Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest

/ Apr 9 2019

You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling

/ Apr 8 2019

A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down

/ Apr 7 2019

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Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 4 2019

This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down

/ Apr 2 2019

‘I treat school like a job’ — Meet Otis Hill, a student, veteran, and Comcast employee ‘I treat school like a job’ — Meet Otis Hill, a student, veteran, and Comcast employee

/ Mar 29 2019

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 29 2019

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

/ Mar 28 2019

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Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’ Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’

By Carl Forsling

/ Mar 28 2019

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Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 28 2019

Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible

/ Mar 27 2019

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‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero ‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 26 2019

‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military ‘Let’s see those X-rays’ — Vietnam vet ex-senator challenges Trump to prove bone spurs kept him out of the military

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 21 2019

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Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’ Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’

/ Mar 18 2019

Feast your eyes on these 9 very good and adorable military dogs for National K-9 Veterans Day Feast your eyes on these 9 very good and adorable military dogs for National K-9 Veterans Day

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 13 2019

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The fallen Thunderbird pilot who helped ‘Captain Marvel’ soar The fallen Thunderbird pilot who helped ‘Captain Marvel’ soar

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 11 2019

Homeless veteran pleads guilty to conspiracy in $400,000 GoFundMe hoax Homeless veteran pleads guilty to conspiracy in $400,000 GoFundMe hoax

/ Mar 7 2019

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Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 5 2019

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Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’ Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 1 2019

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Death handed a card to Marine grunt Rory Hamill. He said ‘no thanks’ Death handed a card to Marine grunt Rory Hamill. He said ‘no thanks’

By Patrick Baker

/ Feb 28 2019

President George H.W. Bush’s service dog has a new job cheering up wounded troops at Walter Reed President George H.W. Bush’s service dog has a new job cheering up wounded troops at Walter Reed

/ Feb 28 2019

Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol

/ Feb 26 2019

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An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 26 2019

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5 things you need to know before getting out of the military 5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

By Carl Forsling

/ Feb 26 2019

R. Lee Ermey was snubbed at the Oscars R. Lee Ermey was snubbed at the Oscars

/ Feb 26 2019

Former Sonar technician makes a splash at Splunk Former Sonar technician makes a splash at Splunk

/ Feb 25 2019

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Group of American vets detained in Haiti on weapons charges brought back to US, arrested upon landing Group of American vets detained in Haiti on weapons charges brought back to US, arrested upon landing

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 21 2019

Yes, your supportive texts to your battle buddy actually help prevent military suicide, study says Yes, your supportive texts to your battle buddy actually help prevent military suicide, study says

/ Feb 21 2019

At least 4 American veterans among group arrested in Haiti with weapons and tactical gear At least 4 American veterans among group arrested in Haiti with weapons and tactical gear

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 20 2019

Netflix’s new military action flick looks like ‘Narcos’ meets ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Netflix’s new military action flick looks like ‘Narcos’ meets ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

/ Feb 19 2019

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‘There’s no law against it’ — Florida vet wants his remains placed in a body bag on his beloved boat after he dies ‘There’s no law against it’ — Florida vet wants his remains placed in a body bag on his beloved boat after he dies

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 19 2019

‘The Punisher’ is dead ‘The Punisher’ is dead

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 18 2019

A D-Day veteran faced an unattended burial. 500 strangers showed up to honor his service A D-Day veteran faced an unattended burial. 500 strangers showed up to honor his service

/ Feb 15 2019