Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
By Patricia Kime
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Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it
"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.
By Barry Jesinoski
Coast Guard rescues cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice
The Polar Star marked its 50th anniversary by freeing an Australian-owned cruise ship trapped in ice.
By Riley Ceder
‘High-G maneuvers’ amid enemy missiles earn USAF pilot Silver Star
An Air Force squadron commander who led a history-making deployment to the Middle East was presented with the military’s third-highest combat award.
More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
By Karen Jowers
Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdown
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
By Karen Jowers