Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill
Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.
By Todd South
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Former AMVETS commander indicted on $622K fraud allegations
The ex-AMVETS branch commander faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
By Todd South
San Diego sailors charged in SeaWorld ticket scam
One of the sailors already confessed to being a ticket flipper, according to his plea deal.
Prosecutor seeking 1 year in prison for Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine vet, in corruption case
California Rep. Duncan Hunter pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single charge of conspiring with his wife to use at least $150,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses under a plea deal that a former federal prosecutor called “great” for the congressman who had faced 60 counts.
After 75 years, a war hero gets France’s highest honor
Glenn Pitts lived a quiet life after World War II, but a friend’s tip led to the 94-year-old receiving the Legion of Honor for his part in liberating France.
By Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union via the AP
Veteran and military support is vital to Trump’s political survival
It remains to be seen if explosive testimony about the president’s illegal activities will erode veteran and military backing, says the author of this commentary.
By Scott W. Patton
Illegal immigrant charged in hit-and-run death of Marine Vietnam veteran
Detectives allege the veteran was struck by the front of the Toyota and dragged more than 50 feet.
By J.D. Simkins
New veterans suicide prevention plan may get green light
Plan for community grants to provide mental health support services could move through Congress in coming weeks.
This deck of cards will (not) leave you ‘disgruntled’
Disgruntled Decks is a card game created for combat veterans by combat veterans who have experienced the monotony that can come with military life – at least until the shooting starts.
By Harold Hutchison
An honor to fight: 95-year-old WWII veteran reflects decades after war
The beginning of his time in the military began in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, for basic training.
By Jordan Nelson, The Register-Herald via the AP