Veterans (Page 2)

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 30: Former Seattle Seahawks player and United States Army Green Beret Nate Boyer prepares to run an American flag onto the field before the Salute to Service game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants at Lumen Field on October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks beat the Giants 27-13. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Culture

Nate Boyer, Green Beret turned NFL player, on the parallels between military service and sports Nate Boyer, Green Beret turned NFL player, on the parallels between military service and sports

Posted on Dec 13, 2024

What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

News

VFW bashes The Economist for taking ‘turkey-sized dump’ on disabled vets VFW bashes The Economist for taking ‘turkey-sized dump’ on disabled vets

Posted on Dec 4, 2024

News

A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday it will fund a study this year on psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans with behavioral health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.

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VA will fund psychedelic-assisted therapy for first time since 1960s VA will fund psychedelic-assisted therapy for first time since 1960s

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

News

Bitterness over the ‘Forever War’ a unifying factor in Trump’s post-9/11 veteran cabinet picks Bitterness over the ‘Forever War’ a unifying factor in Trump’s post-9/11 veteran cabinet picks

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

Judge David O. Carter looks at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus through a chainlink fence.

A judge ordered the VA to build thousands of new veterans housing units in Los Angeles. An appeals court halted it A judge ordered the VA to build thousands of new veterans housing units in Los Angeles. An appeals court halted it

Posted on Dec 1, 2024

News

Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

Michael Collazo Police Officer of the Year 2024

News

Marine infantry vet who stopped a school shooter named police officer of the year Marine infantry vet who stopped a school shooter named police officer of the year

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

Hundreds of service members, civilians, families, and members of the community gathered at the installation's Community Club on Jun 26, 2024 to participate in the Fort Buchanan Hiring and Education Fair in Puerto Rico.

Career

Navy officer launches career mentorship program for vets, military spouses Navy officer launches career mentorship program for vets, military spouses

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital nurse Heather Collins (left) looks up information for nurse Emily Acree at the nursing station in the hospital’s ICU Jan. 11. The newly renovated 9,300-square foot ICU features eight new private ICU suites, a centralized nursing station, charting stations, all new ICU equipment and state-of-the-art telehealth capabilities through the Joint Tele-Critical Care Network.

Inmate posed as VA employee to scam ailing vets out of thousands Inmate posed as VA employee to scam ailing vets out of thousands

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

Team McConnell Airmen receive information from colleges and universities during the annual education fair held in the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom June 19, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fair was held to spread knowledge of the different programs for Airmen and their family members.

News

Bill would automatically give separating troops ‘competency records’ for civilian jobs Bill would automatically give separating troops ‘competency records’ for civilian jobs

Posted on Sep 24, 2024

History

Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles

Posted on Sep 11, 2024

Judge David O. Carter inspects the West L.A. VA campus on Aug. 21, 2024, while overseeing a lawsuit against the VA brought by veterans. (Getty Photo via Los Angeles Times by Brian van der Brug)

News

Homeless vets sued the VA and won. Now the government has to build thousands of homes. Homeless vets sued the VA and won. Now the government has to build thousands of homes.

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

News

Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament

Posted on Sep 4, 2024

A New Jersey National Guard Soldier, 508th Military Police Company, walks down the hallway at East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, N.J., April 29, 2020. The National Guard is assisting the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management in reopening a wing of the East Orange General Hospital in response to the COVID-19 relief effort. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Michael Schwenk)

Supreme Court asked to rule if troops can sue over military health care mistakes Supreme Court asked to rule if troops can sue over military health care mistakes

Posted on Aug 30, 2024

FILE PHOTO: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 16: A military veteran leaves a Stand Down event designed to help veterans who are homeless or housing insecure on June 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The semi-annual event helps veterans who are experiencing homelessness connect with services to find them housing. The event also connects veterans with agencies to help with medical services, food, clothing, and also helps veterans navigate the VA benefits system. There are an estimated 500 homeless veterans in the Chicago area, and 38,000 nationwide. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

VA issues more than $800 million in grants to help homeless veterans VA issues more than $800 million in grants to help homeless veterans

Posted on Aug 18, 2024

Veteran women roll out the latest edition of the Pin-Ups For Vets calendar Veteran women roll out the latest edition of the Pin-Ups For Vets calendar

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

Crews dismantle a homeless veterans encampment on San Vincente Boulevard in Los Angeles on Nov. 1, 2021. The encampment was set up outside of the 388-acre West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus. (photo by Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images).

VA changes rules, expands housing assistance for disabled veterans VA changes rules, expands housing assistance for disabled veterans

Posted on Aug 10, 2024

California Veterans are suing the VA to build more housing on 388-acre Los Angeles lot California Veterans are suing the VA to build more housing on 388-acre Los Angeles lot

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in front of a then-unique Minnesota Air National Guard C-130H3, which has an 8-propeller blade. ANG photo by Amy M. Lovgren.

News

Harris picks Tim Walz, a former command sergeant major, as VP running mate Harris picks Tim Walz, a former command sergeant major, as VP running mate

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses service members aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Howard (DDG 83) during her visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). The vice president’s tour of the ship and her remarks to U.S. service members highlight the administration’s continued commitment to its alliances in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaleb J. Sarten/Released)

Here are the four military veterans Kamala Harris might pick for VP Here are the four military veterans Kamala Harris might pick for VP

Posted on Jul 29, 2024

Sgt. Maj. Jim Lanham, sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines during an all-hands formation aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 26, 2017. Lanham and Col. Tye R. Wallace, commanding officer of the 31st MEU, encouraged the Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU to continue to act as ambassadors of the Marine Corps. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

The Million Veteran Program is closing hard-to-fill gaps in DNA research The Million Veteran Program is closing hard-to-fill gaps in DNA research

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

History

103-year-old WWII veteran finally gets VA benefits 78 years later 103-year-old WWII veteran finally gets VA benefits 78 years later

Posted on Jul 24, 2024

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9587 commander speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors at a luncheon during Fleet Week New York on May 27, 2022. As a part of Fleet Week New York 22, the Marine-Air Ground Task Force Fleet Week New York engages in special events throughout New York City and the Tri-State area showcasing sea service technologies, future innovation and connecting with citizens. Fleet Week New York brings more than 2,000 service members from the Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard offering live band performances, military vehicle and equipment displays, and other community relations projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

What does Project 2025 mean for military veterans? What does Project 2025 mean for military veterans?

Posted on Jul 19, 2024

The San Diego sun begins to break through the clouds as sailors man the rails aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) as it departs its homeport of San Diego to support Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12). PP12 is the seventh in a series of U.S. Pacific Fleet-sponsored humanitarian and civic assistance missions that works with and through host and partner nations, and non-governmental organizations to strengthen regional relationships and capacity to collectively respond to natural disasters in Southeast Asia and the western Pacific region.

Mental health program for ‘vulnerable’ troops fails to reach 70% of enrollees Mental health program for ‘vulnerable’ troops fails to reach 70% of enrollees

Posted on Jul 18, 2024

News

Marine veteran wounded in Trump assassination attempt Marine veteran wounded in Trump assassination attempt

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

Do I have to go to my IRR muster duty event? Do I have to go to my IRR muster duty event?

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Audrey Griffith, left, points to an area of interest while standing guard with Spc. Heidi Gerke during a force protection exercise at Forward Operating Base Hadrian in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Both women are members of the 92nd Engineer Battalion. (U.S. Army courtesy photo/Released)

Air Force

Female veterans of heavier combat face more chronic pain, as do spouses back home Female veterans of heavier combat face more chronic pain, as do spouses back home

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

News

The family of an American Army vet killed in Ukraine waited almost a year to recover his body The family of an American Army vet killed in Ukraine waited almost a year to recover his body

Updated on Jun 29, 2024

News

Troops caught up by anti-gay UCMJ rules will get White House pardons Troops caught up by anti-gay UCMJ rules will get White House pardons

Posted on Jun 26, 2024

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VA enrolls record number of women veterans in healthcare VA enrolls record number of women veterans in healthcare

Posted on Jun 12, 2024

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Man claiming to be Marine veteran joins Russian military, video shows Man claiming to be Marine veteran joins Russian military, video shows

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

West Los Angeles VA starts work on new veteran housing West Los Angeles VA starts work on new veteran housing

Posted on Jun 9, 2024

News

In first victory for new office, a soldier recalled to duty pleads guilty to abusing stepdaughter In first victory for new office, a soldier recalled to duty pleads guilty to abusing stepdaughter

Posted on May 15, 2024

News

PTSD and oral health degradation are correlated, so why doesn’t the VA automatically service-connect them? PTSD and oral health degradation are correlated, so why doesn’t the VA automatically service-connect them?

Posted on May 10, 2024

News

Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits Special operations veterans ask Army to not cut tuition, certification benefits

Posted on May 3, 2024

History

Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

VA opens benefits to vets with other than honorable discharges VA opens benefits to vets with other than honorable discharges

Posted on Apr 28, 2024

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Oklahoma considers offering veteran discount at liquor stores Oklahoma considers offering veteran discount at liquor stores

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

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Veterans sentenced to prison for scheme that bilked TRICARE for $65 million Veterans sentenced to prison for scheme that bilked TRICARE for $65 million

Posted on Apr 16, 2024

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Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

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U.S. Army Vet and Ranger school graduate killed fighting in Ukraine U.S. Army Vet and Ranger school graduate killed fighting in Ukraine

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

What you need to know about cancer in the special operations community What you need to know about cancer in the special operations community

Posted on Apr 5, 2024

A doctor preparing to perform a medical procedure on a veteran.

The MISSION Act: Understanding the VA’s Community Care Program The MISSION Act: Understanding the VA’s Community Care Program

Posted on Mar 27, 2024

News

Veteran found strangled at Florida VA facility, roommate charged Veteran found strangled at Florida VA facility, roommate charged

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

The VA wants to house 41,000 homeless veterans this year The VA wants to house 41,000 homeless veterans this year

Posted on Mar 16, 2024

artist's rendering of PTSD overlaid by the MDMA chemical compound.

VA has $20 million for MDMA therapies, but that’s not all it needs VA has $20 million for MDMA therapies, but that’s not all it needs

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

VA Urgent Care coverage explained VA Urgent Care coverage explained

Posted on Mar 14, 2024

A simulated casualty in an emergency room during a training exercise.

Can a veteran go to any emergency room? Can a veteran go to any emergency room?

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

VA expands health care access to millions earlier than expected VA expands health care access to millions earlier than expected

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

History

Traumatic brain injuries linked to risk of brain cancer Traumatic brain injuries linked to risk of brain cancer

Posted on Feb 16, 2024

News

A soldier lost at the Battle of the Bulge returns home to Texas A soldier lost at the Battle of the Bulge returns home to Texas

By Matt White

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

News

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine credited with saving teammate’s life Marine veteran killed in Ukraine credited with saving teammate’s life

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

News

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine fought 12 Russians in last stand Marine veteran killed in Ukraine fought 12 Russians in last stand

Updated on Dec 22, 2023

Veteran homelessness grew by 7.4% in 2022 Veteran homelessness grew by 7.4% in 2022

Posted on Dec 16, 2023

Rob Ham and the two Afghan interpreter brothers, Saifullah and Ismail Haqmal.

News

Army veteran tells story about saving his two Afghan interpreters in ‘Interpreters Wanted’ Army veteran tells story about saving his two Afghan interpreters in ‘Interpreters Wanted’

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

News

What happens when an American dies in Ukraine but can’t be recovered? What happens when an American dies in Ukraine but can’t be recovered?

Updated on Dec 6, 2023

News

Homelessness among vets down 11% since 2020, more in western cities Homelessness among vets down 11% since 2020, more in western cities

Posted on Nov 29, 2023

News

Marine, Air Force veteran killed in Ukraine wanted to protect children Marine, Air Force veteran killed in Ukraine wanted to protect children

Updated on Nov 27, 2023

News

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was attacking a Russian infantry fighting vehicle Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was attacking a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

News

VA announces a pause on foreclosures for veterans homes with VA loans VA announces a pause on foreclosures for veterans homes with VA loans

Posted on Nov 19, 2023