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
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Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans
More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'
By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse
Millions of GI Bill dollars are going to questionable schools — and it could soon be billions: VA watchdog
The state-based agencies tasked with approving school programs for GI Bill funds have potentially let millions go toward educating student veterans at ineligible, delinquent schools, a recent audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has found.
By Natalie Gross
Tribal elder in viral standoff video was not a Vietnam veteran, military records show
Native American drummer Nathan Phillips had previously claimed to be a 'recon ranger' who served during 'Vietnam times'
By Tara Copp, AP
Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, Vietnam-era Huey pilot and Medal of Honor recipient, has died
Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam War veteran retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles died Monday. He was 89 years old.
By Kyle Rempfer
Students seen mocking Native Americans could face expulsion
Students at a Kentucky Catholic school who were involved in a video showing them mocking Native Americans outside the Lincoln Memorial after a Washington rally could potentially face expulsion, according to the diocese.
Trump recently signed two veterans bills into law. Here’s how they’ll affect you.
On its way out the door, the 115th Congress passed a pair of bills aimed at improving education and other aspects of the transition from military to civilian life. Now that President Trump’s signature has made them law, here’s what they mean for veterans and military families.
By Natalie Gross
Marine Corps veteran readies for 7,000-mile hike
He plans to spread the word of veterans' groups across the country and raise awareness about mental health, veteran suicide prevention and PTSD.
GoFundMe to refund $20 million raised by Purple Heart Air Force veteran for Trump’s border wall
A GoFundMe campaign to raise $1 billion for President Donald Trump’s wall on the southern U.S. border must refund the more than $20 million it has raised so far, after the campaign changed the way it intends to use the donations.
By Kyle Rempfer
Air Force legend, Medal of Honor recipient, Joe Jackson dies at 95
Retired Col. Joe Jackson was famous within the aviation community for his daring rescue of a team of Air Force combat controllers who were stranded at the besieged airfield of an abandoned Army Special Forces camp during the Tet Offensive.
By Kyle Rempfer
Commentary: Here’s why vets are a great fit for the restaurant business
Often veterans hear, “Thank you for your service.” In 2019, the National Restaurant Association is adding to that, “Now, how can we serve you?”
By Dawn Sweeney, President & CEO, National Restaurant Association