January 24, 2026
7 stories curated for veterans on this date.
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FAMILY
Man killed by US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was VA nurse
Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and.
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US carries out first strike on alleged drug boat in 2026
The U.S. military struck a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing two people in the first such attack on a ship in Latin American waters this year, after nearly three dozen in the.
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Minnesota National Guard mobilizes around Minneapolis following fatal shooting
Members of the Minnesota National Guard are mobilizing around Minneapolis after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal agents in the city on Saturday.
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Multiple sclerosis: A Veteran’s journey back to VA care
Understanding VA care for Veterans with multiple sclerosis A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) led to new health care opportunities for Kathleen Fitpatrick.
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RelieVRx offers hope for Veterans with chronic pain
Virtual reality as therapy For many Veterans, living with chronic pain can make daily life difficult. VA is helping change that through innovative, non-drug treatments like RelieVRx, a virtual...
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Dozens of military bases brace as ‘Snowmageddon’ storm hits this weekend
This story was updated Saturday, Jan. 24, with up-to-date snow and ice predictions for major bases based on National Weather Service forecasts.
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Navy fires First Naval Construction Regiment commodore for ‘loss of confidence’
The head of the First Naval Construction Regiment was removed from his post on Friday, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command announced. Capt.
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