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National Guard Apache crashes in north Mississippi, 2 dead
Two soldiers died when their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter belonging to the Mississippi Army National Guard crashed Friday afternoon.
By Davis Winkie
VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster
Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.
Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leaders
Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.
Stricken sub Connecticut returns to maintenance after dry dock upgrade
The boat is expected to return to operations in early 2026 following its Pacific Ocean grounding in the fall of 2021.
Texas Guardsman won’t face civilian charges for migrant shooting
Spc. Angel Gallegos will not face civilian criminal charges, according to media reports.
By Davis Winkie
Veterans Affairs medical sites drop mandatory mask requirements
Visitors and patients will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at the health care sites.
Harbor security boat sinking probe reveals lax command leadership
One junior sailor reported that he had seen his chief “maybe five times in two years," according to the investigation.
Support services for homeless veterans set to expire
Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.
San Diego politician, a Marine vet, will resign amid assault lawsuit
Some veterans are outraged at what they see as San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher's wielding of post-traumatic stress for political purposes.
Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices
Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
Navy salvages security patrol boat that sank in Washington
The ship was raised from roughly 160 feet underwater at Hood Canal.
By Diana Stancy