Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during WWII.
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Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Crytpo scams, romance scams, education scams, job scams. Advocates are pushing authorities to root out scamsters at the source.
US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, geologist Paul Bierman explains the history of what happened to Camp Century, a secret Arctic base.
Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agent
The killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.
Man killed by US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was VA nurse
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs, his family said.
How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor
Even being blown overboard could not stop Cassin Young from saving his ship.
‘Militarily stupid to insult your allies’ — and other advice from 1942
The pamphlet, issued to American GIs about to travel overseas to Britain, was intended to ease any friction between the young servicemen and the locals.
‘Hidden Figure’ Gladys West, GPS pioneer and Navy civilian, dies at 95
West’s genius secured her a position in 1956 at the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, then called Naval Proving Ground, where she worked for over 40 years.
Patients must be offered chaperones for ‘sensitive’ exams, DOD says
The announcement follows several prominent cases of Army doctors taking indecent liberties with patients behind closed doors.
This Marine’s furious fight on Tarawa helped to seal the battle’s fate
During the ferocious battle, Alexander Bonnyman led a 21-man demolition team against the main bomb-proof shelter on Tarawa. And won.
VA again launches search for VA benefits chief
The VA has relaunched efforts to find a new head of veterans benefits following the withdrawal of nominee Karen Brazell last October.
Gunner killed off Guadalcanal accounted for after 82 years
It has been 82 years since Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale crashed into the sea off the coast of Guadalcanal. Now, the gunner is coming home.
This WWII sailor stepped in to save a fellow POW from a beating
Japanese soldiers were beating a POW to the brink of death... that is until Richard Antrim stepped forward and offered to take the rest of the punishment.
‘One chance to get it right’: VA secretary pledges VHA improvements
A planned overhaul of the Veterans Health Administration will improve veterans care, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said Monday.
WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months
According to NPS, the closure is set to address “aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and enhance the appearance of the memorial.”
The ace of aces: This Marine Corps aviator shot down 23 enemy planes
As a member of Guadalcanal's "Cactus Air Force," Joe Foss made an enduring mark.
A veteran’s search for healing led to an ibogaine trip and an epiphany
Marc Dervaes journeyed to Mexico for a psychedelic drug that more military veterans are hoping will relieve their trauma. Then he went a second time.
