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News

Senator demands major review of veteran crisis hotline Senator demands major review of veteran crisis hotline

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 15, 2023

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 12, 2023

News

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

Culture

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

News

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 17, 2023

Culture

Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 13, 2023

News

Is there a link between TBI and veteran suicide? Is there a link between TBI and veteran suicide?

By Crystal Kupper

Posted on Oct 2, 2023

Military Life

VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 1, 2023

Military Life

Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 29, 2023

News

More than a million veterans experience food insecurity More than a million veterans experience food insecurity

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 24, 2023

Thibodeaux and The Arcane Project CH-47 chinook

Culture

160th SOAR veteran to build memorial out of CH-47D fuselage 160th SOAR veteran to build memorial out of CH-47D fuselage

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 20, 2023

Culture

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 10, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2023

Military Life

New ship named after legendary Navy SEAL and Alaska Native New ship named after legendary Navy SEAL and Alaska Native

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 24, 2023

News

Air Force veteran killed in FBI raid after threatening Biden Air Force veteran killed in FBI raid after threatening Biden

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 11, 2023

News

‘He was willing to sacrifice himself:’ Army veteran killed in Ukraine ‘He was willing to sacrifice himself:’ Army veteran killed in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 10, 2023

News

The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 8, 2023

News

2 US military veterans killed in Ukraine during intense fighting [Updated] 2 US military veterans killed in Ukraine during intense fighting [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 3, 2023

Vincent Speranza 101st Airborne Division World War 2 Battle of the Bulge beer run

History

World War II paratrooper Vincent Speranza passes away World War II paratrooper Vincent Speranza passes away

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Aug 3, 2023

News

Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jul 17, 2023

News

What you need to know about Biden’s IRR executive order What you need to know about Biden’s IRR executive order

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2023

News

Army veteran who crashed Humvee was medically retired and helped other veterans Army veteran who crashed Humvee was medically retired and helped other veterans

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 12, 2023

News

Mother of Marine veteran killed in Ukraine waiting to see if her son will ever return home Mother of Marine veteran killed in Ukraine waiting to see if her son will ever return home

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 11, 2023

News

Vet whose service dog died after violent arrest sues police Vet whose service dog died after violent arrest sues police

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 10, 2023

News

Marine veteran killed by Russian missile strike on restaurant in Ukraine Marine veteran killed by Russian missile strike on restaurant in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2023

Military Life

‘It just tore my heart out:’ World War II veterans to revisit their battlefields ‘It just tore my heart out:’ World War II veterans to revisit their battlefields

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 26, 2023

News

The long journey home for a Marine veteran killed in Ukraine The long journey home for a Marine veteran killed in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2023

Military Life

Stolen valor and ‘homeless veterans’: Inside a failed hoax Stolen valor and ‘homeless veterans’: Inside a failed hoax

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 22, 2023

News

Marine veteran charged with manslaughter on New York City subway raises over $2 million for legal bills Marine veteran charged with manslaughter on New York City subway raises over $2 million for legal bills

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 16, 2023

News

Former Army chaplain arrested in bizarre bank robbery crime spree Former Army chaplain arrested in bizarre bank robbery crime spree

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 12, 2023

News

As COVID-19 emergency money ends, VA prepares for funding reduction As COVID-19 emergency money ends, VA prepares for funding reduction

By Matt White

Posted on May 12, 2023

News

Texas mass shooting suspect was kicked out of the Army during basic training Texas mass shooting suspect was kicked out of the Army during basic training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 8, 2023

Cooper Andrews Marine Corps Veteran Bakhmut Ukraine

News

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine spent his life helping others in need Marine veteran killed in Ukraine spent his life helping others in need

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 3, 2023

Marine veteran cooper andrews Bakhmut Ukraine

News

Marine veteran killed while evacuating Ukrainian civilians from Bakhmut Marine veteran killed while evacuating Ukrainian civilians from Bakhmut

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 1, 2023

News

Disabled Air Force vet Brian Kolfage convicted in ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud gets 51 months in prison Disabled Air Force vet Brian Kolfage convicted in ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud gets 51 months in prison

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 27, 2023

News

The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 24, 2023

Culture

10 questions only a veteran would ask Mat Best 10 questions only a veteran would ask Mat Best

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 17, 2023

News

Special Forces legend Billy Waugh passes away at 93 Special Forces legend Billy Waugh passes away at 93

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Apr 4, 2023

News

Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2023

News

Marine infantry veteran with Nashville police helped take down active shooter Marine infantry veteran with Nashville police helped take down active shooter

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 29, 2023

VA investigates, veterans affairs employee with El Paso, Texas VA who called veteran and left voicemail that prompted an investigation.

News

No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 23, 2023

News

Fake Marine gets 70 months in prison for defrauding veterans charities Fake Marine gets 70 months in prison for defrauding veterans charities

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 15, 2023

News

Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 8, 2023

News

How Green Beret Paris Davis’ teammates fought the Pentagon for his Medal of Honor How Green Beret Paris Davis’ teammates fought the Pentagon for his Medal of Honor

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 21, 2023

News

Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated] Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2023

legacy expeditions triple 7 special operations veterans

Culture

Special operations veterans aim to skydive on seven continents in seven days Special operations veterans aim to skydive on seven continents in seven days

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 2, 2023

News

‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute ‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 19, 2022

News

The Space Force won a ‘Call of Duty’ tournament and then the trophy got launched into space The Space Force won a ‘Call of Duty’ tournament and then the trophy got launched into space

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 1, 2022

News

Lawsuit accuses VA of denying Black veterans their benefits for decades Lawsuit accuses VA of denying Black veterans their benefits for decades

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Nov 29, 2022

History

This is what the US military’s first ‘DD-214’ looked like This is what the US military’s first ‘DD-214’ looked like

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

News

What Americans are getting wrong about veterans What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

News

The Army Reserve chief wants leaders to stop wasting soldiers’ drill time on paperwork The Army Reserve chief wants leaders to stop wasting soldiers’ drill time on paperwork

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 10, 2022

Culture

All the ways Marines will let you know it’s the Corps’ birthday All the ways Marines will let you know it’s the Corps’ birthday

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2022

News

These are the veterans elected to Congress for the first time during the midterms These are the veterans elected to Congress for the first time during the midterms

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2022

News

The Army screwed over soldiers in an enlistment bonus fraud investigation. Now it’s trying to fix it The Army screwed over soldiers in an enlistment bonus fraud investigation. Now it’s trying to fix it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 3, 2022

News

These Air Force commandos saved troops under fire for years. Now they are fighting to save their buddies These Air Force commandos saved troops under fire for years. Now they are fighting to save their buddies

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

News

Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

News

Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 25, 2022

Culture

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2022

A U.S. Marine from the 3/5 Lima company points his rifle at a building as it burns in the restive city of Fallujah,14 November 2004, 50 kms west of Baghdad, Iraq. (AFP photo by Patrick Baz via Getty Images)

News

Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

News

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 4, 2022

News

How a call to the VA’s crisis hotline may have helped rescue 2 US vets captured in Ukraine How a call to the VA’s crisis hotline may have helped rescue 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 3, 2022

News

Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 20, 2022

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Senator demands major review of veteran crisis hotline Senator demands major review of veteran crisis hotline

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

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

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

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

Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America

Is there a link between TBI and veteran suicide? Is there a link between TBI and veteran suicide?

VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load VA claims processors overwhelmed, quitting from high case load

Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together

More than a million veterans experience food insecurity More than a million veterans experience food insecurity

160th SOAR veteran to build memorial out of CH-47D fuselage 160th SOAR veteran to build memorial out of CH-47D fuselage

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

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

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

New ship named after legendary Navy SEAL and Alaska Native New ship named after legendary Navy SEAL and Alaska Native

Air Force veteran killed in FBI raid after threatening Biden Air Force veteran killed in FBI raid after threatening Biden

‘He was willing to sacrifice himself:’ Army veteran killed in Ukraine ‘He was willing to sacrifice himself:’ Army veteran killed in Ukraine

The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday

2 US military veterans killed in Ukraine during intense fighting [Updated] 2 US military veterans killed in Ukraine during intense fighting [Updated]

World War II paratrooper Vincent Speranza passes away World War II paratrooper Vincent Speranza passes away

Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles Dozens of apartments for homeless veterans remain empty in Los Angeles

What you need to know about Biden’s IRR executive order What you need to know about Biden’s IRR executive order

Army veteran who crashed Humvee was medically retired and helped other veterans Army veteran who crashed Humvee was medically retired and helped other veterans

Mother of Marine veteran killed in Ukraine waiting to see if her son will ever return home Mother of Marine veteran killed in Ukraine waiting to see if her son will ever return home

Vet whose service dog died after violent arrest sues police Vet whose service dog died after violent arrest sues police

Marine veteran killed by Russian missile strike on restaurant in Ukraine Marine veteran killed by Russian missile strike on restaurant in Ukraine

‘It just tore my heart out:’ World War II veterans to revisit their battlefields ‘It just tore my heart out:’ World War II veterans to revisit their battlefields

The long journey home for a Marine veteran killed in Ukraine The long journey home for a Marine veteran killed in Ukraine

Stolen valor and ‘homeless veterans’: Inside a failed hoax Stolen valor and ‘homeless veterans’: Inside a failed hoax

Marine veteran charged with manslaughter on New York City subway raises over $2 million for legal bills Marine veteran charged with manslaughter on New York City subway raises over $2 million for legal bills

Former Army chaplain arrested in bizarre bank robbery crime spree Former Army chaplain arrested in bizarre bank robbery crime spree

As COVID-19 emergency money ends, VA prepares for funding reduction As COVID-19 emergency money ends, VA prepares for funding reduction

Texas mass shooting suspect was kicked out of the Army during basic training Texas mass shooting suspect was kicked out of the Army during basic training

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine spent his life helping others in need Marine veteran killed in Ukraine spent his life helping others in need

Marine veteran killed while evacuating Ukrainian civilians from Bakhmut Marine veteran killed while evacuating Ukrainian civilians from Bakhmut

Disabled Air Force vet Brian Kolfage convicted in ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud gets 51 months in prison Disabled Air Force vet Brian Kolfage convicted in ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud gets 51 months in prison

The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan The VA would face major budget cuts under the GOP’s debt ceiling plan

10 questions only a veteran would ask Mat Best 10 questions only a veteran would ask Mat Best

Special Forces legend Billy Waugh passes away at 93 Special Forces legend Billy Waugh passes away at 93

Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits Washington Post blasted over editorial that suggested cutting veterans’ disability benefits

Marine infantry veteran with Nashville police helped take down active shooter Marine infantry veteran with Nashville police helped take down active shooter

No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money

Fake Marine gets 70 months in prison for defrauding veterans charities Fake Marine gets 70 months in prison for defrauding veterans charities

Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments Congress honors heroic MARSOC working dog with 4 deployments

How Green Beret Paris Davis’ teammates fought the Pentagon for his Medal of Honor How Green Beret Paris Davis’ teammates fought the Pentagon for his Medal of Honor

Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated] Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated]

Special operations veterans aim to skydive on seven continents in seven days Special operations veterans aim to skydive on seven continents in seven days

‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute ‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute

The Space Force won a ‘Call of Duty’ tournament and then the trophy got launched into space The Space Force won a ‘Call of Duty’ tournament and then the trophy got launched into space

Lawsuit accuses VA of denying Black veterans their benefits for decades Lawsuit accuses VA of denying Black veterans their benefits for decades

This is what the US military’s first ‘DD-214’ looked like This is what the US military’s first ‘DD-214’ looked like

What Americans are getting wrong about veterans What Americans are getting wrong about veterans

The Army Reserve chief wants leaders to stop wasting soldiers’ drill time on paperwork The Army Reserve chief wants leaders to stop wasting soldiers’ drill time on paperwork

All the ways Marines will let you know it’s the Corps’ birthday All the ways Marines will let you know it’s the Corps’ birthday

These are the veterans elected to Congress for the first time during the midterms These are the veterans elected to Congress for the first time during the midterms

The Army screwed over soldiers in an enlistment bonus fraud investigation. Now it’s trying to fix it The Army screwed over soldiers in an enlistment bonus fraud investigation. Now it’s trying to fix it

These Air Force commandos saved troops under fire for years. Now they are fighting to save their buddies These Air Force commandos saved troops under fire for years. Now they are fighting to save their buddies

Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service

Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

How a call to the VA’s crisis hotline may have helped rescue 2 US vets captured in Ukraine How a call to the VA’s crisis hotline may have helped rescue 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt

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