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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

Team USA and the Denmark Operators
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Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament

By Joshua Skovlund

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

By Patty Nieberg

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 18, 2024

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

By Patty Nieberg

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 10, 2024

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

By Nicholas Slayton

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.
Veterans

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

By Patty Nieberg

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

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

By Patty Nieberg

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)
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What does Project 2025 mean for military veterans?

By Patty Nieberg

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.
Transition

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 18, 2024

Trump Rally Shooting
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Marine veteran wounded in Trump assassination attempt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

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

By Joshua Skovlund

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

Army veteran killed in Ukraine
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 29, 2024

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

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

By Team T&P

Posted on Jun 26, 2024

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 12, 2024

Seth William Baker
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 9, 2024

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

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 15, 2024

Dentist evaluating a service member.
Veterans

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

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 10, 2024

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

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 3, 2024

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

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans

VA opens benefits to vets with other than honorable discharges

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 28, 2024

Liquor Store
Veterans

Oklahoma considers offering veteran discount at liquor stores

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 17, 2024

Marines at formation
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 16, 2024

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Ukraine
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

Green Beret burning drugs.
Veterans

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

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Apr 5, 2024

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

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

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Mar 27, 2024

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Veterans

Veteran found strangled at Florida VA facility, roommate charged

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 16, 2024

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

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

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

Naval urgent care clinic.
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VA Urgent Care coverage explained

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Mar 14, 2024

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

Can a veteran go to any emergency room?

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Mar 8, 2024

VA health care expansion
Veterans

VA expands health care access to millions earlier than expected

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Traumatic brain injuries linked to risk of brain cancer
Veterans

Traumatic brain injuries linked to risk of brain cancer

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 16, 2024

rudd identified battle of the bulge
Veterans

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

By Matt White

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Thomas Gray Harris
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2024

ukraine marine
Veterans

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine fought 12 Russians in last stand

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 22, 2023

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 16, 2023

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

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

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 14, 2023

Dalton Medlin
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 6, 2023

veteran homelessness
Veterans

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 29, 2023

David Baturin
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 27, 2023

Joel David Beal
Veterans

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019.
Veterans

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 19, 2023

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets
Retirement

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets

By Matt White, Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

suicide hotline
Veterans

Senator demands major review of veteran crisis hotline

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

VA rolls out free healthcare for World War II veterans
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VA rolls out free healthcare for World War II veterans

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 12, 2023

Thank you for your service
Veterans

Troops and veterans don’t like ‘Thank You For Your Service’ — so what’s better?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

Father and son, both Rangers, pose for a photo in Grenada.
Veterans

Father and son — both Army Ranger veterans — return to battlefield’s past

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 30, 2023

Israel port of Haifa american evacuation
Veterans

Save Our Allies and other special ops vets to help Americans evacuate Israel

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 17, 2023

mullet marine
Veterans

Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 13, 2023

TBI suicide link
Veterans

Is there a link between TBI and veteran suicide?

By Crystal Kupper

Posted on Oct 2, 2023

The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019.
Veterans

VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 1, 2023

special operations Stronghold Program
Transition

Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 29, 2023

homelessness veterans VA programs
Veterans

More than a million veterans experience food insecurity

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 24, 2023

Thibodeaux and The Arcane Project CH-47 chinook
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160th SOAR veteran to build memorial out of CH-47D fuselage

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 20, 2023

Veterans fight the opioid crisis through fitness in ‘Small Town Strong’
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Veterans fight the opioid crisis through fitness in ‘Small Town Strong’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 10, 2023

Marine vet charged with false Purple Heart claim, benefits fraud
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Marine vet charged with false Purple Heart claim, benefits fraud

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

3M Earplugs
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3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2023