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Benefits
Congressional Republicans introduced a nearly 600-page veterans benefits package on June 10 that would end a longstanding pay offset for combat-injured veterans but would cut disability compensation..
Legacy
The Revolutionary War ended long before photography was a refined process, but the gap between the two historic events was still enough to allow some of America’s true patriots—literally American...
Service
If President Donald Trump decides to order the U.S. military to capture Kharg Island from Iran, the operation would require at least 1,200 troops, experts told Task & Purpose.
Service
It might come as a surprise to some veterans, but there are service members who leave the military and just kind of drop off the system’s radar.
Legacy
A Texas lawmaker has sparked hopes to award the Medal of Honor to an Air Force pilot killed while protecting classified information during the Vietnam War. Air Force Maj. Robert A.
Service
A 28th annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring women troops at a memorial outside Arlington National Cemetery was canceled earlier this month after organizers got word that multiple military services..
Community
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Service
Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc., better known as simply “Ruger,” has been a staple in American firearms manufacturing since its founding in 1949.
Service
Pick-Up Day is the moment of truth for Marine recruits. Sometimes called “Black Friday” among Marines, it marks the first time they meet their drill instructors, who will train them for the next 13...
Health
A clear path to accessing your VA health records Understanding how to access service and health records and how to navigate the release of information (ROI) process is important for many Veterans as..
Benefits
Veterans who apply for disability compensation related to sexual assault in the military face higher standards for proving related injuries, resulting in lower approval ratings and increased risk of..
Benefits
Compared to other home loan options, the VA-guaranteed home loan stands above the rest. And with great benefits for all comes a minor fee for some, known as the VA funding fee .
Service
After Randy Bresnik flew combat missions in Kuwait as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom , he contemplated his next career move. He recalled a friend who became an astronaut.
Service
The Army has been on an as-of-yet unending quest for a true light tank or mobile gun capable of landing behind enemy lines alongside airborne troops.
Service
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico salute during a relief and appointment ceremony in December 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.
Community
The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn’t constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters...
Legacy
The foundation overseeing the design of the future Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington has unveiled the first renderings of what the site will look like.
Benefits
Veterans who have a benefit overpayment debt can now view debt balances and details related to disability compensation, pension, and education benefits debt using the VA Health and Benefits mobile...
Benefits
Once again, we find ourselves in the regrettable position of having to defend the benefits that disabled veterans earn through their service and sacrifice.
Health
The Department of Veterans Affairs deployed the new Federal Electronic Health Record system to four sites in Ohio and Kentucky on Saturday, bringing the total number of VA health systems using the...
