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LEGACY
DPAA proposes to exhume, identify Korean War remains in Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is seeking to exhume and identify the remains of the Korean War service member buried as one of the Unknowns next to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington.

Sep 18
LEGACY
Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VA

A Missouri man who claimed conscientious objector status in 1966 pleaded guilty this week to submitting fake combat awards and documents in order to reap Veterans Affairs benefits, the U.S.

Sep 16
HEALTH
VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog finds

More than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages for jobs such as nurses, nursing assistants and psychologists, according to a new report...

Sep 15
SERVICE
Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population

U.S. veterans ages 20 to 39 had higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in their bloodstream compared with civilians of comparable age, according to a new study published...

Sep 15
SERVICE
McChrystal, Hayden join other flag officers to promote trust in American elections

Seven prominent retired general officers are imploring the U.S. electorate to have faith in the election process, issuing a call for Americans to read and adhere to what they call five “principles...

Sep 15
FAMILY
Survivor’s guilt felt by young soldiers echoes Odysseus’s haunted memories

He was the king of Ithaca and a combat veteran of repute who was the anti-hero of Homer’s Odyssey and a con artist “insatiate of deceit” whose trials of the heart in coming home would mirror those of.

Sep 12
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.

Sep 9
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...

Sep 9
LEGACY
Veterans fight against arch that would obstruct view of Arlington Cemetery

Advocacy groups joined together to continue a push to halt President Donald Trump’s plans to construct an arch that would obstruct the ability to view Arlington National Cemetery.

Sep 8
TRANSITION
Unexpected hiring surge drives down unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans

The unexpected surge of 162,000 jobs added to payrolls last month drove the unemployment rate for the post-9/11 generation of veterans down more than a full percentage point from 4.7% in July to 3.

Sep 4
ADVOCACY
VA said electronic health record modernization would cost $10 billion — now it’s $48 billion

The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearly tripling the ceiling on its contract with Oracle to modernize the agency’s electronic health record system, yet lawmakers left a House Veterans’ Affairs...

Sep 3
SERVICE
Steel and stone: Army Museum’s newest exhibit shares untold stories of engineers on 9/11

8:46 a.m. The first moment of impact . For most Americans alive at the time of the 9/11 attacks, the sights and sounds of that morning play on a horrific loop in their minds.

Aug 28
HEALTH
Lawmakers demand VA bring back LGBTQ+ care coordinators

Two House lawmakers are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore dedicated LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator positions and specialized support networks after the agency changed the...

Aug 26
SERVICE
Marine, actor, spy: ‘Ortiz’s War’ depicts pursuits of World War II commando

For journalist Katie S. Sanders, her foray into World War II family lore came to her, like many others, “tucked in the attic.” Her grandfather, Lt.

Aug 25
SERVICE
Behind the $1 million viral moment: The life of Navy veteran and ‘Beast Games’ standout

Harrison Schoen spent three months on the USS New Orleans staring at the ocean, watching for anyone who might fall overboard, when he decided his life needed to change.

Aug 21
HEALTH
Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook

For veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety or substance use disorders, the question sounds simple: If a treatment exists, why can’t I get it through the VA?

Aug 18
HEALTH
Majority of VA mental health visits are timely, but referrals lag: Watchdog

Roughly 80% of mental health appointments made in the Veterans Affairs’ Community Care Program are scheduled within the department’s 30-day wait-time standard, but VA schedulers still struggle to...

Aug 11
TRANSITION
Veterans unemployment stable despite job market cratering in July, report shows

A volatile month of July saw employers shed 23,000 jobs and lay off another 153,000, according to the monthly jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday .

Aug 10
HEALTH
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD

The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching research to determine whether psilocybin — the psychoactive ingredient in “magic mushrooms” — can be used safely and effectively to address veterans’...

Aug 6
BENEFITS
Senator introduces bill to stop VA from recouping military separation pay from disabled vets

An Arizona lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would prevent veterans from being surprised when the Department of Veterans Affairs docks their disability payments to recoup military separation...

Aug 6
SERVICE
Risk of developing ALS varies by service, study finds

Veterans of the Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard may be at higher risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared with veterans from other branches, according to research published on.

Aug 4
HEALTH
VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfire

Patients and staff at Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, were evacuated Saturday because of wildfires that have encroached on the state’s second-largest city,...

Aug 3
LEGACY
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial slated for October unveiling

Thirty-five years after the U.S.-led military coalition wrested Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, a memorial to honor the service members who served and the 383 who died in operations has found its home..

Aug 3
SERVICE
Review: New wargame captures uncertainty of the American Revolution

Shrouded in myth and pride, the conception of the Revolutionary War is of redcoats marching stiffly through fields and woods while being picked off by wily colonists hiding behind trees, all to the...

Jul 30
BENEFITS
Average VA disability payments rose nearly 40% in past 14 years, study finds

An analysis of Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation since 2010 found that the average annual payments to veterans climbed by nearly 40% while the percentage of veterans who receive..

Jul 30
HEALTH
VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for chronic weight management, can...

Jul 30
TRANSITION
Job search ‘coaches’ gear up to help transitioning troops meet AI challenge

For starters, Dr. Thomas Easterly, known as the Army’s “AI Guy,” has recommended that soldiers transitioning out of the military and looking for a job might want to try turning artificial...

Jul 28
HEALTH
Suicidal ideations rise among veterans, but attempts remain stable, study finds

Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text..

Jul 27
HEALTH
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.

Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text..

Jul 23
LEGACY
25 years later, ‘Band of Brothers’ still resonates

As an actor, Ross McCall is used to being recognized on the street. However, the Scottish film and TV star is amazed at the amount of attention he still receives for a character he portrayed a...

Jul 23
HEALTH
VA reduces improper payments for private health care by 98% since 2020, GAO finds

The Department of Veterans Affairs has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98%, reducing the amount from $7.

Jul 22
ADVOCACY
How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate

For years, the Major Richard Star Act appeared to have something Congress rarely sees: overwhelming bipartisan support from nearly 80 senators, more than 330 members of the House, major veterans...

Jul 22
HEALTH
‘Our veterans deserve better’: Inside the VA nursing shortage

The line at the Wendy’s drive-thru barely moved as Hailey Richards sat behind the wheel during her lunch break, staring into the rear-view mirror beneath a pair of dark sunglasses.

Jul 20
ADVOCACY
Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote

The House rejected a move to send a controversial veterans benefits bill back to committee for reconsideration and postponed a vote on the legislation Thursday, with House Speaker Mike Johnson saying.

Jul 16
ADVOCACY
Bad actors use bogus offers to go after payouts to families affected by first atomic bomb test

Scam artists have been targeting the $100,000 now available to eligible New Mexico victims of radiation exposure dating back to the world’s first atomic bomb explosion code-named “Trinity” in New...

Jul 16
HEALTH
VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues

The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed an agreement Monday to increase coordination on research into psychedelic drugs for treating veterans’ mental health disorders.

Jul 14
LEGACY
German-American veteran of the Battle of the Bulge dies at 100

Col. Frank Cohn, a veteran of the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam, died on July 4 at the age of 100, the Friends of the National WWII Memorial confirmed. He was one month shy of turning 101.

Jul 13
SERVICE
US recovery teams begin new search in China for remains of MIAs amid looming budget cuts

Recovery teams from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency traveled over the weekend to China to renew searches for the remains of missing service members ahead of projected budget cuts that would...

Jul 13
ADVOCACY
How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

Veterans organizations are deeply divided over the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act as Congress proposes paying for parts of the legislation with projected savings from a long-pending Department.

Jul 10
BENEFITS
GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy

Two Republican House members have asked Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to review the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ authorization to help veterans file disability claims following the group’s use.

Jul 9
SERVICE
The Indiana forest that keeps the USS Constitution afloat

The world’s oldest commissioned warship is still afloat — thanks to a forest in Indiana. The USS Constitution, named by George Washington and built with copper bolts forged by Paul Revere, was...

Jul 9
BENEFITS
VA claims backlog drops below 70,000 for first time in six years

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ disability claims backlog dropped below 70,000 this week for the first time in six years, a milestone the VA hasn’t seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 9
LEGACY
This US soldier tried to cover a retreat in Vietnam — and ended up compelling the enemy to

On July 25, 1968, Leonard Louis Alvarado enlisted in the U.S. Army and by August 1969 he was a Specialist 4 and a rifleman in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division...

Jul 8
SERVICE
VA’s top health administrator departs post, temporary replacement named

Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Health John Bartrum left his job Monday after less than seven months on the job. Bartrum, who announced his resignation to staff June 30, did not provide a...

Jul 7
ADVOCACY
VFW defends First Amendment rights amid blowback over political cartoon

The nation’s largest combat veteran organization is fending off criticism over a political cartoon that depicts vets facing a firing squad for proposed changes to benefits in a sweeping reform bill —.

Jul 6
SERVICE
Washington’s orders to troops after July 4: You’re fighting for a new nation

The Fourth of July and the signing of the Declaration of Independence severed ties with Great Britain and thus receives its due attention.

Jul 5
TRANSITION
Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans climbs in June as nation’s job market slides

The closely watched jobless rate for the post-9/11 generation of veterans bumped up from 4.1% in May to 4.8% in June as the nation’s ability to create new jobs took a nosedive, according to a monthly.

Jul 3
LEGACY
Proposed ‘Honor and Remember’ flag resembles communist imagery, Vietnam veterans argue

Vietnam War veterans are pushing back against the use of an “Honor and Remember” flag because of its resemblance to the Bolshevik Communist flag and the flag flown by the Democratic Republic of...

Jul 2
HEALTH
VA uses hundreds of AI systems. Veterans may not know when they’re involved.

The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has 367 documented artificial intelligence use cases supporting everything from medical appointments and disability claims to customer service and records.

Jul 1
SERVICE
Vessel that aided in discovery of famous WWII shipwrecks finds new life in US Navy

The research vessel of the late Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, has found new life. The R/V Petrel , the maritime brainchild of Vulcan Inc.

Jun 30
SERVICE
Bipartisan bill would let service members sue US military for sexual assault

A bill introduced last week in the Senate would allow U.S. troops to file claims against the Defense Department for incidents of sexual assault or harassment that happen while serving on active duty.

Jun 29
SERVICE
Anthony Tata assumes oversight of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Families of missing-in-action service members from the Vietnam war were issued a promise on June 25 from the new overseer of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to look into budget cuts that have...

Jun 29
ADVOCACY
House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation

Congressional votes on a controversial veterans bill that would increase benefits for medically retired disabled vets and survivors have been delayed amid push back over elections legislation that is.

Jun 25
HEALTH
Following reports of staff shortages and safety concerns, VA to centralize its police force

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ 5,000-member police force is being consolidated under a new Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness to improve service and retention, department officials.

Jun 25
FAMILY
VA to fire employee for alleged abuse of disabled vet at a state-run veterans home

A Persian Gulf War veteran with Alzheimer’s disease was pushed, punched and shoved violently into his wheelchair in a state-run veterans home this spring — allegedly by his caretaker, a man who also..

Jun 24
SERVICE
Can the US military preserve decades of wartime experience?

The order had already come down. The assault on a fortified Mahdi Army position in the Iraqi city of Karbala was off. It was August 2004. Army Col.

Jun 24
HEALTH
VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services

The Department of Veterans Affairs has disclosed 367 artificial intelligence use cases operating across the agency, including 215 classified as high-impact systems supporting healthcare , benefits...

Jun 23
HEALTH
Nearly 5 million veterans have used magic mushrooms, LSD or MDMA, study finds

An estimated 4.8 million U.S. veterans have used psychedelic drugs, but many are hesitant about discussing that use with their Department of Veterans Affairs providers for fear of jeopardizing their..

Jun 23
LEGACY
Gunfight at the Veracruz Custom House led to six Medal of Honor recipients

On April 9, 1914, amid the chaos of Mexico’s revolutionary conflicts, nine U.S. Navy seamen had been detained by the dictatorship of Gen. Victoriano Huerta.

Jun 23
ADVOCACY
House to vote on landmark bill that boosts DOD and VA benefits for some while cutting others

The U.S. House will consider legislation this week that would give medically retired veterans both full military retirement pay and Veterans Affairs disability compensation, as well as allow...

Jun 22
LEGACY
Visa battle for mother of Cape Verde footballer puts spotlight on nation and its military heritage

The battle over a visa for the mother of a revered soccer goalie has put a spotlight on the archipelago of Cape Verde, whose residents have a storied legacy of service in the U.S.

Jun 22
LEGACY
‘Hell ship’ responsible for the largest single-day loss of Allied POWs discovered after more than 80 years

More than 80 years after its sinking, long-buried documents in both the American and Japanese archives held the key to locating the seemingly lost location of the Japanese “Hell ship” Hōfuku Maru.

Jun 19
LEGACY
Secret Service agent who shielded Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington in ‘full circle’ moment

When the sound of a gunshot pierced the lively hum of a crowded motorcade more than 60 years ago, Clint Hill threw himself across the bodies of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy.

Jun 19
LEGACY
Bravery in Burma: Despite being rendered blind by the Japanese, this soldier fought on

After the fall of Burma (now Myanmar) to the Japanese in 1942, the United States Army fielded a contingent to fight alongside the British and Nationalist Chinese aimed toward getting it back.

Jun 19
HEALTH
VA eliminates gender-identity initiatives, reclassifies LGBTQ+ care coordinators

The Department of Veterans Affairs is eliminating activity geared toward veterans’ gender identities and reclassifying its LGBTQ+ care coordinators, according to an internal memo made public this...

Jun 18
LEGACY
Vietnam War hero of Dong Ha Bridge to be awarded the Medal of Honor

“Jesus, Mary, get me there. Get me there.” More than 50 years after then-Capt. John Ripley rhythmically chanted that prayer for three hours as he swung back and forth under a North Vietnamese bridge..

Jun 18
FAMILY
Last living USS Indianapolis survivor turns 99

Just after midnight on Monday, July 30, 1945, the first Japanese torpedo slammed into the USS Indianapolis’s starboard bow. Then another.

Jun 15
SERVICE
Air Force cites DEI ban in cancellation of wreath-laying honoring women vets

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..

Jun 11
BENEFITS
Veterans face higher hurdles in military sexual trauma claims, report finds

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..

Jun 11
LEGACY
First look at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design in Washington

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.

Jun 10
HEALTH
VA introduces new electronic health records system to four additional sites

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...

Jun 10
TRANSITION
Unemployment rate for veterans drops to 3.2%, women vets surge on jobs market

The unemployment rate for veterans dipped to 3.2% in May, bolstered by a gains among women veterans despite fears that artificial intelligence could trigger layoffs, according to the Bureau of Labor..

Jun 5
LEGACY
Air Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job

It started as a routine transfer. Following an asset transfer from Korea, maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, accepted and processed an A-10 Warthog.

Jun 2
LEGACY
Medal of Honor recipient Bruce Crandall, whose heroism was chronicled in ‘We Were Soldiers Once,’ dies at 93

Ret. Col. Bruce Crandall, who led more than 900 combat missions during two tours in Vietnam and received the Medal of Honor for repeatedly flying his helicopter into intense enemy fire to evacuate...

Jun 2
ADVOCACY
White House proposes all federal employees sign nondisclosure agreements

The Trump administration may require all federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements in an effort to restrict leaks that are considered to be a “widespread” issue across the federal...

May 28
SERVICE
Double amputee paratrooper to jump into Normandy for 82nd anniversary of D-Day

On June 7, 2012, Jon Harmon was a 19‑year‑old private first class on his first deployment in Afghanistan when an explosion took both of his legs — and nearly his life.

May 28
LEGACY
81 years after Iwo, these Marines reunited on Memorial Day — and instantly started trash talking

Despite 81 years since the island of Iwo Jima was declared secure — and several years since these two Marines last saw one another — the first thing out of their mouths wasn’t sentimental, it was...

May 26
SERVICE
Sapper-turned-influencer charged for bomb-making tutorials

A former U.S. Army combat engineer turned gun influencer was arrested for distributing videos that provided step-by-step instructions on making explosives.

May 26
SERVICE
‘Return of the Dead’: The unthinkable choice faced by military families after WWII

The accounts of the day said that an “awesome silence” so unnatural to Manhattan fell over the waterfront after the big guns of the battleship Missouri fired off blank charges from the Hudson River...

May 22
LEGACY
‘Thank the Gods of War’: D-Day success hinges on weather forecast in ‘Pressure’

On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western Europe.

May 22
SERVICE
Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

A veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who lost both of his legs in combat reenlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps this week. Staff Sgt.

May 22
ADVOCACY
House passes budget bill for Veterans Affairs, military construction

The House overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction and other programs for fiscal 2027 that included full funding for veterans health.

May 21
LEGACY
Tom Hanks-led World War II docuseries set to debut over Memorial Day

Fifty-three years after the “The World at War” debuted its comprehensive 26-episode arch chronicling the events of the Second World War, the History Channel and the National World War II Museum have..

May 21
SERVICE
Official trailer for Jimmy Stewart biopic released

In life, Jimmy Stewart never talked about his war. But in death, he granted his family — and now the world — a greater window into the Academy Award-winning actor turned combat pilot.

May 20
HEALTH
VA hospitals earn top marks in federal review

More than three-fourths of 112 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers earned four- or five-star ratings from the federal government for quality, according to new data released Monday.

May 19
SERVICE
Hegseth mulls benefits fix for veterans exposed to radiation at A-bomb test site

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week said he would conduct a review on supporting a bill that would give veterans — predominantly from the U.S.

May 19
LEGACY
The F4F Wildcat: The little fighter that could

There is no dearth of historic aircraft that helped to change the course of World War II — the B-17 Flying Fortress, the Vought F4U Corsair and the P-51 Mustang, to name a few.

May 18
LEGACY
Historian’s nearly two decade quest to piece together America’s last major offensive in Vietnam

It was in 2007 that James Smither received a call from Jeffrey Wilcox , a West Point grad who served in the 101st Airborne Division.

May 18
SERVICE
‘West-side Skid Row’: Pests, crime, litigation plague plans for VA’s Los Angeles campus

Efforts are underway to expand housing for homeless veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 388-acre west Los Angeles campus , but a lack of security and services threaten the plan to build a.

May 14
SERVICE
Barracks improvements, installation safety top priorities for military construction budget

The Defense Department’s $26.8 billion military construction request for fiscal 2027 is needed to build unaccompanied housing and protect installations to ensure the security of U.S.

May 14
FAMILY
Former NFL tight end convicted for Medicare, VA fraud scheme

A former NFL tight end was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for a yearslong fraud scheme that cost Medicare and the U.S. Veterans Affairs almost $200 million.

May 12
LEGACY
Life or death centered around a canteen for this AEF soldier

Heroism takes many forms in war. It may emerge amid an epic battle, or the drama may focus on a single life struggling to keep alive in a shell hole.

May 6
SERVICE
Refusing evacuation, this Marine packed dirt into his wound and continued to fight

Conducted from March 19 to April 19, 1967, Operation Prairie III was one of a series of movements by the 3rd Marine Division aimed at engaging and eliminating the communist units arriving in South...

May 5
SERVICE
Impacts of Strait of Hormuz tensions stifle searches for US missing in Laos

For the second time since February, the ripple effects of the Iran war have spread to Laos, where fuel shortages have forced the cancellation or curtailment of searches by U.

May 4
ADVOCACY
A history of the War Powers Resolution and what it means for the Iran war

“In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive,” James Madison wrote regarding..

May 1
ADVOCACY
Hegseth supports bill eliminating offsets for combat-disabled military retirees

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has thrown his support behind proposed legislation that would give combat-wounded service members who are medically retired from the U.S.

May 1
HEALTH
VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others

A Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia and two clinics in other states are undergoing changes or closures as a result of the department’s review of veterans’ medical services.

Apr 30
SERVICE
How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence

In the afternoon of Aug. 24, 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison wrote in her journal: “We have had a battle…near Bladensburg, and I am still here within sound of the cannon!

Apr 28
LEGACY
Vietnam veteran, daughter sue VA over Agent Orange birth defect benefits

A soldier exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam and his daughter have taken the Department of Veterans Affairs to court over disability benefits for children born with birth defects linked.

Apr 27
SERVICE
Augmented reality brings Revolutionary War to life at Army Museum

From the wildly popular traveling Van Gogh exhibit to the immersive “King Tut” experience that trades artifacts for hauntingly lit and realistic tableaux, museums everywhere are departing from...

Apr 25

Military Times - Veterans

DPAA proposes to exhume, identify Korean War remains in Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VA

VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog finds

Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population

McChrystal, Hayden join other flag officers to promote trust in American elections

Survivor’s guilt felt by young soldiers echoes Odysseus’s haunted memories

VA to mark 9/11 anniversary with volunteer opportunities at national cemeteries

WWII’s famed ‘Mosquito Bowl’ comes to the big screen

Veterans fight against arch that would obstruct view of Arlington Cemetery

Unexpected hiring surge drives down unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans

VA said electronic health record modernization would cost $10 billion — now it’s $48 billion

Steel and stone: Army Museum’s newest exhibit shares untold stories of engineers on 9/11

Lawmakers demand VA bring back LGBTQ+ care coordinators

Marine, actor, spy: ‘Ortiz’s War’ depicts pursuits of World War II commando

Behind the $1 million viral moment: The life of Navy veteran and ‘Beast Games’ standout

Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook

Majority of VA mental health visits are timely, but referrals lag: Watchdog

Veterans unemployment stable despite job market cratering in July, report shows

Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD

Senator introduces bill to stop VA from recouping military separation pay from disabled vets

Risk of developing ALS varies by service, study finds

VA medical center, clinics in Spokane evacuated for wildfire

Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial slated for October unveiling

Review: New wargame captures uncertainty of the American Revolution

Average VA disability payments rose nearly 40% in past 14 years, study finds

VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans

Job search ‘coaches’ gear up to help transitioning troops meet AI challenge

Suicidal ideations rise among veterans, but attempts remain stable, study finds

In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.

25 years later, ‘Band of Brothers’ still resonates

VA reduces improper payments for private health care by 98% since 2020, GAO finds

How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate

‘Our veterans deserve better’: Inside the VA nursing shortage

Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote

Bad actors use bogus offers to go after payouts to families affected by first atomic bomb test

VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues

German-American veteran of the Battle of the Bulge dies at 100

US recovery teams begin new search in China for remains of MIAs amid looming budget cuts

How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy

The Indiana forest that keeps the USS Constitution afloat

VA claims backlog drops below 70,000 for first time in six years

This US soldier tried to cover a retreat in Vietnam — and ended up compelling the enemy to

VA’s top health administrator departs post, temporary replacement named

VFW defends First Amendment rights amid blowback over political cartoon

Washington’s orders to troops after July 4: You’re fighting for a new nation

Unemployment for post-9/11 veterans climbs in June as nation’s job market slides

Proposed ‘Honor and Remember’ flag resembles communist imagery, Vietnam veterans argue

VA uses hundreds of AI systems. Veterans may not know when they’re involved.

Vessel that aided in discovery of famous WWII shipwrecks finds new life in US Navy

Bipartisan bill would let service members sue US military for sexual assault

Anthony Tata assumes oversight of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

House vote on major veterans bill delayed amid controversy over voting legislation

Following reports of staff shortages and safety concerns, VA to centralize its police force

VA to fire employee for alleged abuse of disabled vet at a state-run veterans home

Can the US military preserve decades of wartime experience?

VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services

Nearly 5 million veterans have used magic mushrooms, LSD or MDMA, study finds

Gunfight at the Veracruz Custom House led to six Medal of Honor recipients

House to vote on landmark bill that boosts DOD and VA benefits for some while cutting others

Visa battle for mother of Cape Verde footballer puts spotlight on nation and its military heritage

‘Hell ship’ responsible for the largest single-day loss of Allied POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Secret Service agent who shielded Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington in ‘full circle’ moment

Bravery in Burma: Despite being rendered blind by the Japanese, this soldier fought on

VA eliminates gender-identity initiatives, reclassifies LGBTQ+ care coordinators

Vietnam War hero of Dong Ha Bridge to be awarded the Medal of Honor

Last living USS Indianapolis survivor turns 99

Air Force cites DEI ban in cancellation of wreath-laying honoring women vets

Veterans face higher hurdles in military sexual trauma claims, report finds

First look at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design in Washington

VA introduces new electronic health records system to four additional sites

Unemployment rate for veterans drops to 3.2%, women vets surge on jobs market

Air Force crew honors WWII-era Flying Tigers with A-10 paint job

Medal of Honor recipient Bruce Crandall, whose heroism was chronicled in ‘We Were Soldiers Once,’ dies at 93

White House proposes all federal employees sign nondisclosure agreements

Double amputee paratrooper to jump into Normandy for 82nd anniversary of D-Day

81 years after Iwo, these Marines reunited on Memorial Day — and instantly started trash talking

Sapper-turned-influencer charged for bomb-making tutorials

‘Return of the Dead’: The unthinkable choice faced by military families after WWII