Nonprofit born from post-9/11 wars still helping vets after 20 yearsAfter being injured in Fallujah, Iraq, recon Marine Eddie Wright was able to return to service and finish his enlistment because of the fund.By Todd South6 hours ago
More than 1 million vets have received new toxic exposure benefitsPresident Joe Biden will announce Tuesday that more than 1 million military toxic exposure claims have been approved by Veterans Affairs staff since 2022.By Leo Shane III12 hours 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 Loewenson3 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 III4 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 Lehrfeld5 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 III5 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 III5 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 III5 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 Perez5 weeks ago
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniformA viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Air Force veteran apparently joined Russian army to flee charges in USVideo surfaced that appears to show vet Wilmer Puello-Mota in Russia, expressing support for the country’s war against Ukraine.By Steve LeBlanc, The Associated Press6 weeks ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago