Legacy
7 incredible stories of heroism on 9/11
The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history turned more than a few ordinary Americans into heroes. Their stories of heroism on 9/11 are an inspiration to us all, one that will long outlive the...
Veteran News
News
Legacy
Youngest FDNY firefighter killed on 9/11 honored with ESPN documentary
The Little League World Series (LLWS) has seen its players go on to play professionally in the MLB and even NFL and NHL. Despite this, only a single player’s number has been retired from the LLWS.
Health
TelePhysical Therapy brings convenient care to this Veteran’s home
Physical therapy from home can be an effective option for many Veterans A physical therapy appointment used to mean taking time away from work and spending time on the road.
Health
Veteran and VA Ready: Leading preparedness this September
The Federal Emergency Management Agency marks this September’s National Preparedness Month with the theme “ Americans Stand Ready .
Service
Combat troops now need to score at least 70% on fitness tests
Military members in jobs deemed to be closest to combat will have to keep up higher scores on their annual fitness tests under new Pentagon rules, though each service will decide on its own what...
Advocacy
Survey finds overwhelming opposition to TCAVA omnibus bill
Despite strong support for the Major Richard Star Act, 71% oppose TCAVA unless Section 108 benefit cuts are removed WASHINGTON – A new DAV survey of more than 4,200 veterans, their family members,...
Legacy
25 things that weren’t a thing when terrorists attacked America on 9/11
Ten years after the worst terrorist attack on American soil, then-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted to put 9/11 in perspective.
Legacy
The Global War on Terrorism Is Over—Except for the Veterans Who Fought It
The author next to his Humvee after it was hit by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2005. (Photo courtesy of Michael Pereira) This month marks 25 years since the attack on Sept.
Legacy
9/11 Memorial & Museum CEO on 9/11 attacks: remembrance is ‘an act of patriotism’
Before becoming the president and CEO of New York City’s 9/11 Memorial & Museum in 2022, Capt. Elizabeth Hillman spent seven years in the Air Force as a space operations officer and Air Force Academy.
Benefits
Four straight quarters above 80%: Veteran trust in VA continues strong
Veteran trust in VA remained above 80% for the fourth consecutive quarter in FY2026 Q3—the longest streak above 80% in VA’s trust-report history.
Service
Navy not assessing long-term risks for brain injury among pilots, Congress finds
The Navy doesn’t have a handle on how aviation jobs increase risks of brain injuries or head trauma. Because of the knowledge gap, the service cannot protect or treat aviators dealing with these...
Legacy
VA to mark 9/11 anniversary with volunteer opportunities at national cemeteries
The Department of Veterans Affairs will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by hosting volunteer events on Saturday, Sept.
Service
WWII’s famed ‘Mosquito Bowl’ comes to the big screen
The dream team is collaborating once again. Buzz Bissinger, author of The New York Times bestselling book Friday Night Lights , and its subsequent film’s director, Peter Berg, are teaming up to...
Community
Barrett Firearms raises $40,200 for DAV through commemorative rifle campaign
ERLANGER, Ky. – Barrett Firearms raised $40,200 to benefit DAV (Disabled American Veterans) through a fundraising campaign celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Legacy
25 years after ‘Band of Brothers,’ a veteran-made documentry examines its legacy
Chase Millsap isn’t sure how many times he’s watched “Band of Brothers” over the last 25 years, but he’s seen it a lot. A Marine who later served as a Green Beret, Millsap said he watched it while at.
Service
Vermont F-35 wing returns home after 9-month deployment across two hemispheres
Pilots and crews of the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing returned home Sunday from a deployment that began before last Christmas and sent the unit into combat in two hemispheres.
Legacy
‘The Fix’ is an action movie for the post-War on Terror world
“The Fix” has everything you could ever ask for from a Hollywood action-thriller: good guys versus bad guys, small arms combat, explosions, and a brotherhood of special operators coming together for..
Health
40 under 40 honorees
The best technology is the kind you never have to think about because it’s already working flawlessly in the background. Three VA employees have been making that behind-the-scenes magic happen so...
Family
How VA helped this Veteran reclaim his hearing and his life
A chance encounter and a cochlear implant gave Edward Romero his sense of hearing back Hearing loss stole Ed Romero’s career, his conversations and his connection to his family.
Community
This Patriot Day: Honor, remember, and serve
This Patriot Day marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It is a time to remember those we’ve lost, the courage of those who responded that day and those who served the nation in...