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 South5 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
One of 1st Black Marines to serve in combat honored for 100th birthdayFormer Cpl. Lawrence “Larry” Diggs, a Montford Point Marine and World War II vet, received early 100th birthday wishes from top military officials.By Irene Loewenson5 days ago
2 people in ICE custody after attempting to breach Virginia Marine baseThe pair drove past a holding area in Quantico, Virginia, as military police prepared to administer the standard vetting procedures.By Irene Loewenson7 days ago
Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care optionsA sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Watchdog finds ‘gaps’ in DON sexual misconduct policiesThe report found the Navy doesn't require thorough enough documentation or training for officials overseeing such complaints.By Diana Stancy7 days ago
In China’s backyard: The new Marine regiments changing the fightHere's what you need to know about the Corps’ newest regiment: the Marine littoral regiment.By Todd South8 days ago
No. 2 Marine, a pilot, insists on continued primacy of infantry The second-in-command of the Marine Corps is a pilot. But he still sees ground combat as the core of the Corps.By Irene Loewenson8 days ago
A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survivedWhen then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.By Irene Loewenson11 days ago
Paws with a cause: Puppies train to help veterans manage mental healthPuppies from the group Warrior Canine Connection appeared on a live “puppy cam” to promote managing mental health care for veterans and others.By Jonathan Lehrfeld12 days ago
Most VA police have not finished veteran suicide prevention training Whistleblowers told lawmakers that fewer than one-third of VA law enforcement personnel completed mandatory suicide prevention training last year.By Leo Shane III12 days ago
Trucker acquitted in deadly Jarheads crash asks for license backVolodymyr Zhukovskyy, who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven Jarheads MC members, testified on his request to reinstate his suspended license.By Kathy McCormack, The Associated Press13 days ago