Veterans

New military suicide prevention study group to begin work this summer

The 10-member panel will offer a report on improvements to suicide prevention efforts within the armed forces early next year.

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Army veteran volunteers with bomb tech crews in Ukraine

Retired Army Lt. Col. John Culp is currently volunteering in Kyiv with the nonprofit Bomb Techs Without Borders.

This week in Congress: UFO debate flies into Capitol Hill

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 16, 2022.

The changing face of the VFW

The older generation is still in attendance, but the new face of the VFW looks like you.

Vietnam Medal of Honor Marine dies after decade-long battle with cancer

Retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley had received the Medal of Honor in October 2018 for heroic actions in Hue City, Vietnam, in 1968.

‘I Married the War’: Wives of combat veterans speak out

A new documentary highlights military and veteran spouses’ experiences with caregiving, vicarious trauma, dramatic life changes and loving someone with PTSD.

This week in Congress: Military leaders line up to ask for bigger budgets next year

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 9, 2022.

WWI Navy hero may get Medal of Honor 52 years after death

The Valor Medals Review Project is studying WWI minority veterans who may have been unfairly denied the Medal of Honor.

Bond formed in the Marine Corps continues to college — and beyond

A group of nine former Marines has maintained their bond through college life at Arizona State University.

Veterans unemployment under 3% for second consecutive month

The positive news may be a sign that the U.S. economy is near a full recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Audit: Urgent response lacking in COVID-19 outbreak at veterans home

The deadly coronavirus outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home in northern Illinois killed 36 veterans.

Thousands of smartphones purchased by VA went unused

The smartphones and iPads were purchased as part of the VA's efforts to increase veterans' access to telehealth.

VA’s caregiver review nearly complete, but still no timeline for future program changes

Veterans Affairs officials held a forum last week to discuss current operations with the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

Vets at schools with unusual calendars may be losing out on GI Bill money

The department underpaid about 2,500 students in the 2020-2021 school year because of mistakes over their days in class.

Park Police to resume escorts for Honor Flight visits around Washington, D.C.

The group will welcome its 250,000th veteran to the national capital at an event on Tuesday.

Marine veteran, cop convicted of assaulting officer in Capitol riot

Thomas Webster had been wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a Marine Corps flag when he approached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

VA looks to fill key medical posts, starting with the department’s top health care job

The department has not had a Senate-confirmed under secretary for health in six years.

This week in Congress: House targets June for defense appropriations, authorization work

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 2, 2022.

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Combat death puts spotlight on Americans fighting in Ukraine

An undetermined number of Americans, many with military backgrounds, are thought to be in Ukraine battling Russian forces.

Making the transition from service easier for military families

Transition from the military to civilian living is a major life change for service members and their families.

New DD-214 form created for Guard, reserve troops

The new DD-214-1 will standardize separation forms across all reserve components.

Marine veteran killed fighting in Ukraine, relatives say

He would be the first known U.S. citizen to have been killed while fighting in Ukraine.

Army sued over discharges of soldiers with addiction issues

Army veteran Mark Stevenson, with help from students at Yale Law School, filed the lawsuit in federal court Thursday.

The story of Trevor Reed, the Marine veteran released in Russia prisoner swap

A look at who Trevor Reed is, why he was imprisoned and what will happen now.

Trial opens for Marine veteran, ex-cop charged in Capitol riot

Thomas Webster's trial is the first among dozens of cases in which a defendant is charged with assaulting police at the Capitol.