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Saving the next Nick: suicide prevention is a moral imperative

A word of encouragement from me wouldn’t have solved his problems, but it just might have given him enough hope to press on for a bit longer.

VA won’t restart health records overhaul until next summer, if at all

Multiple House lawmakers expressed doubt that the expensive vets records project can be saved.

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Ramaswamy’s plan to fire 300,000 veterans is reprehensible

The Republican presidential candidate has said he wants to cut 1 million federal jobs, and roughly 30% of federal employees are veterans.

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Vets don’t deserve to be preyed upon by unaccredited ‘claims coaches’

Veterans should have a choice in how they pursue benefits, but also protection from those who will take advantage of the VA disability system.

PowerPoint creator, unwitting pioneer of military lethality, dies

Dennis Austin had no way of knowing that his creation would be hijacked by head-exploding graphics-loving DoD personnel.

US ambassador visits Marine veteran jailed in Russia for espionage

Paul Whelan, a corporate security director and Marine veteran, was detained in Moscow in 2018 and convicted in 2020.

Bradsher becomes first woman confirmed to VA’s second-highest post

The Army veteran was nominated to the department leadership post back in April.

How the ‘nuclear football’ remains a potent symbol of the unthinkable

While the contents of the briefcase have changed over time, the mission remains the same - the immediate ability to launch nuclear weapons.

Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say

Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.

PGA HOPE helps veterans get into the game

PGA HOPE, short for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere, teaches golf to veterans, using the game to build community and find wellness.