Marine vet who hurt cop at US Capitol sentenced to 5 years in prisonJohn George Todd III was a Marine from 2009 to 2013 and served in Afghanistan, his family said.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press3 days ago
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearingVA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson5 weeks ago
Trump says he’d use the National Guard to deport migrants if reelectedThe presumptive Republican presidential nominee didn't elaborate how he'd carry out deportation operations or what role the Guard would play in them.5 weeks ago
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fallThe high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot campA former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.By Irene Loewenson5 weeks ago
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two yearsThe Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 weeks ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez7 weeks ago