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In this July 7, 2020, file photo, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Richard Wilkie speaks at the National Press Club in Washington.

American Legion, Pelosi join calls for VA leader’s ouster

The nation's largest veterans organization and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday joined the growing calls for the ouster of President Donald Trump's Veterans Affairs chief.

2 years ago

How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniform

For many veterans, volunteering can work to ease the transition to civilian life. Here's a round-up of some VSOs veterans can volunteer for.

By Jared Morgan

3 years ago

IAVA and the Leadership Conference on the US Postal Service

Civil rights and veterans organization leaders urge voters to contact their representatives to support the Postal Service against attacks by the administration.

By Vanita Gupta and Jeremy Butler

3 years ago

VA defends use of unproven malaria drug on veterans for coronavirus

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie on Wednesday defended the use of an unproven drug on veterans for the coronavirus, insisting they were never used as “test subjects” but given the treatment only when medically appropriate.

3 years ago

Suicide remains growing challenge for younger veterans, survey shows

The survey of IAVA members saw increases in the number of individuals who have thought about harming themselves or lost a friend to suicide.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

‘Let’s go home’: Afghan war vets torn on US-Taliban deal

Veterans of America’s longest war are finding themselves torn as the U.S. signs a potentially historic peace accord with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

3 years ago