Montford Point Marine and oldest-living MLB player just turned 102Bill Greason, a U.S. Montford Point Marine and Baptist minister, is the oldest-living Major League Baseball player and last surviving Negro Leaguer.By Anne R. Keene3 weeks ago
Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general populationFrom 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set by the National Academies.By Patricia Kime4 weeks ago
Their military careers were cut short in combat. Now they’re fighting Congress for their full benefits. Combat-injured veterans argue they shouldn’t be penalized after war injuries cut their careers short, but the cost could reach $78 billion. By Natalie Oliverio, The War Horse2 months ago
‘Good Samaritans’ beware: Scammers ramp up targeting of troops’ goodwillThe father of a sailor is out to warn others in the military community about a “Good Samaritan” scam that cost his son thousands of dollars.By Karen Jowers2 months ago
Average VA disability payments rose nearly 40% in past 14 years, study findsAverage VA disability payments climbed nearly 40% in the past 14 years, a study found, with the authors acknowledging high deployment rates over that span.By Patricia Kime3 months ago
House passes $1.15 trillion defense bill in near party-line voteThe U.S. House passed a $1.15 trillion defense bill Wednesday in a 216-212 vote.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago