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Former SEAL, not-for-profit sue VA over new rules restricting caregiver benefits

Andrew Sheets, his wife and caretaker, and Veteran Warriors, Inc. are suing the VA for restricting eligibility for a program that gives many parents, spouses and other caretakers the financial ability to care for disabled veterans.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Operating at home: How to make SOF troops' transition to civilian life easier

When members of highly motivated and mission-focused teams leave the military, they often struggle to find a new purpose in life.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Sailor faces deployment and immigrant wife’s deportation

As Juan Quiroz readies to get underway aboard the amphibious assault ship Essex, his wife faces a deportation order and could be kicked out of the country while he's gone, leaving behind their two boys.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

Eight Navy ships, other assets mobilized after hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Marines and sailors were sent to help those stricken by the historic storms in recent weeks.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

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