Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
By Patricia Kime
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Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it
"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.
By Barry Jesinoski
13 Army heroes of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are getting award upgrades to the Distinguished Service Cross
An Army review found their actions merited the nation's second highest award for valor.
These two aviation soldiers just received the Silver Star from the Army’s highest-ranking pilot
The soldiers' Distinguished Flying Cross awards were upgraded.
‘Danger close’: TACP receives Silver Star after calling in airstrikes, braving enemy fire during Afghanistan ambush
On April 25, 2018, Tech Sgt. Cam Kelsch and a mix of Rangers and Afghan special forces were dispatched to find a high-value target in enemy-held territory.
By Kyle Rempfer
This Japanese-American Army unit is the reason we celebrate National ‘Go For Broke’ Day
The phrase was popularized as the motto of the Army’s famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team during WWII.
By Joshua Axelrod
Airman to receive Silver Star after night raid with 75th Ranger Regiment
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cam Kelsch will be the first TACP in seven years to receive the Silver Star.
By Kyle Rempfer
New rules for gold crows
Big Navy loosens another uniform policy to embrace a shifting workforce.
By Mark D. Faram
Commandant: Coast Guard nears readiness ‘tipping point’
Adm. Karl Schultz praised his Coasties for doing more with less.
Single Ranger battalion deployment leads to 1,900 terrorists killed or captured, several valor awards
One of the Rangers died in action during the deployment, so his award was presented to his 8-year-old daughter.
By Todd South
3 things Gold Star families want you to know this Memorial Day
Memorial Day’s intended purpose is too often overshadowed by activities that celebrate the first long weekend of summer, says the author.
By Joanne Steen
Coast Guard’s last heavy icebreaker caught on fire during South Pole mission
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
By Carl Prine