VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
If a medication or treatment lowers a veteran's disability level, the rating will be based on the lower level, according to a new VA regulation.
By Patricia Kime
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For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.
By Elizabeth DePompei, DAV Magazine
US, South Korea reach cost sharing agreement on troop presence
The previous agreement had expired in December; Trump had pushed for additional cost sharing.
By Tara Copp, AP
Syrian Kurds say US seeking deal to prevent a Turkish attack after withdrawal
The United States is seeking to broker an agreement between Syrian Kurdish forces and Turkey to prevent them from going to war in northeastern Syria once American forces withdraw, a senior Kurdish official said.
3 WWII veterans honored with France’s most distinguished medal
Three St. Louis-area World War II veterans in their 90s who played roles in liberating France from Nazi occupation have been given France’s Legion of Honor.
US, Canadian fighter jets scramble to escort Russian bombers
The Russian strategic bombers were flying near the North American coastline.
Soldier is 3rd service member ID’d from 55 boxes of remains returned by North Korea
The remains of a U.S. soldier believed to have been captured by Chinese forces in North Korea in December 1950 and later died in a prisoner-of-war camp have been identified, officials said Thursday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Deadlock over cost of US troops in South Korea isn’t halting military ops, for now, but workers face furlough
President Trump reportedly wants the Republic of Korea to pay up to double the current amount to host 28,000 U.S. troops based in the country.
By Kyle Rempfer
Tribal elder in viral standoff video was not a Vietnam veteran, military records show
Native American drummer Nathan Phillips had previously claimed to be a 'recon ranger' who served during 'Vietnam times'
By Tara Copp, AP
Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, Vietnam-era Huey pilot and Medal of Honor recipient, has died
Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam War veteran retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles died Monday. He was 89 years old.
By Kyle Rempfer
Civilian Life 101: Here’s what you need to know before you take off that uniform
When you arrive at a new duty station in the military, you can often find information on housing, healthcare and your child’s new school all under one roof. When you're a civilian ... not so much.
By Natalie Gross
US service member killed in Afghanistan
One U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan today, U.S. officials said in a short press release Tuesday afternoon.
By Kyle Rempfer