Former soldier sentenced in “romance scams” that stole $350,000The specialist was also charged with unemployment insurance fraud.By Todd South7 days ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.By Leo Shane III13 days ago
Man who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk sues government for $9.5MA Massachusetts man wants the government to pay $9.5 million after being badly injured in a crash with a Black Hawk helicopter.8 weeks ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ yearsMarine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press8 weeks ago
Woman files $5M claim against Corps for sex abuse by Marine recruiterA now-18-year-old woman argued the Marine Corps was negligent in letting Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Champagne interact with teenage recruits.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
VA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in the USThe move follows several years of expanded benefits for veterans who suffered toxic exposure injuries while in the military.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plightNearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental planThe long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issuesOfficials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.3 months ago
Military families may get better access to mental health careFamilies could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.By Karen Jowers3 months ago