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The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders
We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star
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Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets
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This Marine veteran Congressman may enter the 2020 presidential race as a national security hawk
"With regards to 2020; yes, I am looking at a potential campaign."
Meet the soldier who uses ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Game Of Thrones’ to explain modern military conflicts
Star Wars really is the universal war. ... That's what makes it so useful and powerful to use as a device to have a conversation about real issues."
IAVA Survey Shows Troubling Gaps Between Male And Female Veterans
On the heels of a far-ranging Military Times poll of active-duty service members, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)...
Kathy Griffin Briefly Unites Divided Nation With Stupid President-Killing Joke
The good news is Kathy Griffin achieved the impossible Tuesday: She got Donald Trump Jr., Chelsea Clinton, most of the...
Big Personnel Change Coming To IAVA, The Controversy-Courting Veterans Group
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the grenade-lobbing, upstart among nationally influential veterans advocacy groups, is getting a new executive...
Trump Makes Time For Kanye West, But Not Veterans Groups
Rapper and fashion designer Kanye West was seen entering Trump Tower in New York City on Dec. 13 for a...
Why The Pentagon Must Forgive Unfair Debts And Pay Back Enlistment Bonuses
This week, The Los Angeles Times exposed that the Pentagon is in the process of forcing thousands of soldiers to...
6 WTF Moments From The Commander-In-Chief Forum
On Wednesday night, presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump addressed an audience of veterans during NBC’s Commander-in-Chief Forum. Moderated...
Slacktivism Won’t Get Gary Johnson Onto The Debate Stage
There has been quite a lot of noise of late from our collective military and veterans communities regarding IAVA’s Commander...
Clinton And Trump To Participate In First-Ever Veterans Town Hall
On Sept. 7, NBC and MSNBC will televise the first-ever veterans town hall forum. Through the non-partisan, nonprofit veterans empowerment...
You Can Now Send Military-Themed Emojis To Your Friends With New App
After hours of sending texts back and forth with your military and veteran buddies, it’s likely that your arsenal of...
Here’s Where The 2016 Presidential Candidates Stand On Veterans Issues
As the 2016 presidential candidates ramp up their campaigns, there are a number of hot-button topics being debated. Among them...
Saying ‘Thanks For Your Service’ Doesn’t Cut It Anymore
Wednesday is Veterans Day, and while the speeches will be many and while I will be marching proudly beside thousands...
New York City Mayor Reverses Opposition On Veterans Department Bill
On Nov. 4, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio reversed his opposition to City Council Bill 314, which would...
The 6 Issues Veterans Should Rally Behind In The Midterm Elections
You would have to look pretty hard to find a politician or candidate who doesn’t profess staunch support for veterans....
Why We Need Veteran-Hiring Advocates
My boss didn’t want to hire a veteran. He dismissed the idea completely at first. He was shocked when I...
The First Iraq Vet In The Senate Is Having A Really Tough Time
Democratic U.S. Sen. John Walsh of Montana, a retired brigadier general and adjutant general of the National Guard, and the...
New Survey Shows That Most Vets Are Affected By Suicide
With over 300,000 members, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the largest organization for former military members who have...
The Interim VA Secretary’s Dangerous War On Whistleblowers
When Dr. Sam Foote blew the lid off of the corruption and wait lists at the Veterans Affairs hospital in...
Poison Pill Amendments And VA Reform In Washington
Editor's Note: This article was updated from its original form on Wednesday at 6:18 pm to reflect the Senate vote...
America’s Veterans Are Losing Their Collective Voice
The recent scandals at the Department of Veterans Affairs culminating in the resignation of Secretary Eric Shinseki are a sobering...
