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By Tara Copp and Michael Wilner, McClatchy Washington Bureau Dec 15, 2020
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Trump weighs executive order for ill veterans who served at toxic ‘black goo’ base

The order would help those vets by adding Uzbekistan to the VA’s registry of locations with known burn pit exposure.
By James Clark Jan 16, 2020
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There’s a petition calling for a ‘War on Drugs’ medal. Here are 11 other awards also worth considering

Should service members be issued a "War on Drugs" medal recognizing the role the U.S. military has played in combating...
By James Clark Aug 22, 2019
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Trump signs exec order to streamline student loan debt forgiveness for disabled vets

On Wednesday President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will make it easier for permanently disabled veterans to receive...
By James Clark Feb 2, 2018
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Most Vets Don’t Know What Mental Health Services VA Offers. So Here You Go

Roughly half of all post-9/11 veterans who may need mental health care do not seek it through the Department of...
By James Clark Jan 9, 2018
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New Trump Executive Order Takes Aim At America’s Veteran Suicide Crisis

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order this afternoon that will expand mental health coverage options for...
By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Oct 23, 2017
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The Air Force Says It Doesn’t Plan To Recall Retired Pilots To Fix Shortage

The Air Force says it doesn’t plan to use new authority granted by an amended executive order to recall retired...
By Sarah Sicard Jul 3, 2017
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Buzz Aldrin Is The Best Part Of Trump’s Space Council Announcement

Buzz Aldrin is many things: engineer, Air Force veteran, second man on the moon and, as of June 30, comic...
By James Clark Mar 28, 2017
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Do Cops Need More Heavy Soldier Gear? Some Lawmakers Say Yes

Your local law enforcement agencies could have tracked armor, .50 caliber machine guns, and bayonets soon. In theory, at least....
By W.J. Hennigan Tribune, Washington Bureau Jan 31, 2017
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The Pentagon Is Making A List of Iraqis Who Should Be Exempt From Travel Ban

The Pentagon is compiling a list of Iraqi citizens who have worked with the U.S. military and recommending that they...
By Travis J. Tritten, Stars and Stripes Nov 29, 2016
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Troops Could See An Even Bigger Pay Raise Than Expected In January

Troops still have a chance in December to receive their highest pay raise in years, even if Congress goes ahead...