VA extends ‘legacy’ caregiver benefits through 2028 The PCAFC provides health care and monthly stipends to designated caregivers of combat veterans with a severe service-connected injury or illness.By Patricia Kime32 hours ago
DeSantis is a veteran. So are inmates he’ll send to execution chamberVeterans represent nearly 40% of the record number of death warrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed in 2025. Should their military service matter?By Oishika Neogi, The War Horse3 days ago
San Diego politician, a Marine vet, will resign amid assault lawsuitSome veterans are outraged at what they see as San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher's wielding of post-traumatic stress for political purposes.By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press and Irene Loewenson3 years ago
Navy veteran who stormed Capitol gets 3 years on gun chargesA former Navy reservist has been sentenced on firearms charges that are separate from charges for his participation in the Jan. 6 attack.3 years ago
Lawmakers demand VA fire substandard staff fasterCritics say department leaders have given up on rules designed to help them fire problematic staffers faster.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Marine vet, not seen alive in a year, declared dead in UkraineRetired Capt. Grady Kurpasi, 50, was reportedly last seen April 26, 2022, in southern Ukraine.By Irene Loewenson3 years ago
County seeks cash for land to expand Arlington National CemeteryAt issue is how much money, if any, the federal government must pay to Arlington County for land it took for the expansion project.3 years ago
Former Green Beret, Oath Keeper sentenced in federal weapons caseRetired Green Beret Jeremy Brown was sentenced on charges related to a federal investigation into his alleged involvement in the Capitol riot.By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix3 years ago
Veteran hires keep rising as US unemployment falls to 3.5%The veterans jobless rate fell to 2.4% last month.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
VA secretary worries mistrust, awareness holding back benefits claimsOnly a small number of vets eligible for PACT Act benefits have applied.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Advocates sue DoD to find out what sickened troops at Uzbek air baseMore than 15,000 troops who served at the Uzbekistan base may have been exposed to a host of toxic chemicals.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
VA rushes fix for payment problem before the rent is dueRoughly 280,000 student veterans and dependents could have faced a delay in benefits.By Leo Shane III3 years ago