Veteran News
Legacy
Lt. Col. Alfred Rascon served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1984 and again from 2002-2008. His service covered three major conflicts: the Vietnam War , the War in Afghanistan , and the War in Iraq .
Transition
Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides clinical experiences to over 1,000 dental residents and students at VA medical centers (VAMCs) across the country.
Transition
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Service
A wing-flapping drone appearing to fly like a bird evaded sensor detection at a recent Air Force tech exercise in the Mojave Desert.
Service
What would it take for every soldier to eat and live the way guardsmen in Washington do now? A year ago, nobody would have asked for that. In August 2025, guardsmen on the D.C.
Service
Every year there are countless tributes to service members for Veterans Day, from free food to special concerts and more—but this year’s “Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration”...
Family
Early detection by a VA nurse saves a life Early detection saved a Veteran’s life. Before he had any real symptoms, a VA nurse practitioner caught the warning signs, and the family who watched it...
Community
Back in October, DAV National Headquarters hosted the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down for about 200 veterans. As much as I enjoy watching veterans’ reactions when they receive help from people...
Community
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Advocacy
A record number of veterans are running for Congress this year, including many female and independent candidates. According to the group With Honor Action, 258 military veterans are on the ballot...
Benefits
A sweeping new federal housing law that took effect on July 11 includes several important provisions designed to help disabled veterans access affordable, stable and accessible housing.
Community
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Legacy
Albert Michael Hassenzahl served as a U.S. Army paratrooper during World War II . He was in C Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.
Service
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Bryant inspects a 155 mm projectile. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andy Martinez) When Hurricane Helene ripped up the East Coast in the fall of 2024, water...
Benefits
The number of veterans holding a 100% disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has nearly doubled in four years, surpassing 2 million.
Health
What are your plans for today? Maybe you plan out your whole day, or even your whole week. You look at a long to-do list and try to figure out how it will all fit.
Service
Dozens of National Guard members have deployed to help monitor ballot drop boxes in multiple counties in Washington State, following threats to officials ahead of the midterm elections.
Service
More than 80 years separate B-29s dropping the atomic bombs on Japan and the P-51 providing revolutionary long-range escorts for Allied bombers over the skies of Germany.
Service
As a boy, Andrew Lipari rode his bicycle to the neighborhood fire station where his father worked. Today, after serving as an Air Force firefighter and spending nearly 34 years with the Kansas City...
Service
The Space Force is looking for a new crop of guardians who can keep up physically with troops in highly specialized units like Navy SEALS and Army Green Berets, while bringing technical space...
