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Illinois veteran bestowed military honors nearly a decade after death

An extraordinary cold case investigation revealed a formerly unidentified ward of the state to be a Women's Army Corps veteran.

4 days ago

Veteran gets life sentence for plotting FBI attack after Jan. 6 arrest

Marine veteran Edward Kelley was one of the first rioters to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

4 days ago

Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.

Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?

By Leah Rosenbaum

10 days ago

House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings

The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records

Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

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