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No cuts to Marines’ job transition program ― for now

It turns out the document the Marine Corps released limiting time in the SkillBridge program was “premature,” a Marine spokeswoman said.

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The remains of U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker were identified in July, nearly 79 years after his death.

Military scientists identify remains of soldier who died in WWII

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker died in World War II during a battle in Germany.

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Veterans

Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart

Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart. The Army keeps turning him down.

This photo shows one of the the Veterans Empowerment Organization apartment buildings that offer permanent housing for 41 veterans, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 in Atlanta.

Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans

According to a government count, there are still more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States.

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President Joe Biden lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Biden says America’s veterans are ‘the steel spine of this nation’

President Joe Biden marked Veterans Day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

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Biden campaign ad to feature burn pit advocates, highlight PACT Act

Veterans care is expected to be a major theme in the president's re-election bid.

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First trailer drops for Spielberg-Hanks WWII show ‘Masters of the Air’

The show is slated to launch with a two-episode debut on Jan. 26, 2024, with new episodes dropping each following Friday.

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White House seeks to educate veterans on benefits, warn about scams

The announcement comes ahead of Saturday's Veterans Day celebration.

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This Navy legend reenlisted in a Little Red Corvette

"Little Red Corvette, shipmate you're much too fast."

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Marines embrace young honorary Marine with cancer ‘as one of our own’

Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.

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Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024

Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.

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Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuits

Justice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.

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‘It’s larger than us.’ Arlington Cemetery staff preps for Veterans Day

Attention to detail and special touches are heightened this time of year when so much of the cemetery is in the public eye.

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Children greet war veterans arriving for ceremony at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023.

From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough

Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.

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Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’

Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.

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McDonough wants VA to reach ‘every veteran in the country’

Veterans Affairs officials reached more veterans last year than ever before, but the department's leader said there is still more work to be done.

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Nearly 450,000 staff and growing — just how large will VA get?

In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said he still thinks his department needs to hire more staffers.

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Latino vets more likely to reach economic milestones than peers

Latinos who served in the military achieved higher homeownership rates and income, a study found.

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Advocates push Supreme Court to expand veterans education benefits

A decision on the case could impact as many as 1.7 million veterans.

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