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Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing mission

Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.

3 hours ago

Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness

A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.

29 hours ago

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VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets?

A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.

6 days ago

Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in May

A federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.

6 days ago

Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims

A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.

7 days ago

Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.

7 days ago

Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US Capitol

Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.

7 days ago

Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeks

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.

9 days ago

Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayed

The return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.

11 days ago

Air Force veteran apparently joined Russian army to flee charges in US

Video surfaced that appears to show vet Wilmer Puello-Mota in Russia, expressing support for the country’s war against Ukraine.

12 days ago

Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peers

Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.

13 days ago

New documentary explores why some veterans join the extremism movement

"Against All Enemies" explores the link between veterans and violent extremist groups, and what their participation could mean for the future of democracy.

13 days ago

‘The very best of us’: One street’s lesson about service, belonging

Residents from one street in Silvis, Illinois say their street sent more men to war per capita than any other street in the country.

13 days ago

VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.

13 days ago

Report: Veterans with extremist views had bad experiences in military

Three-quarters of veterans interviewed by RAND Corp. who expressed extremist ideologies said they had negative experiences during their military service.

2 weeks ago

How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilian

Reapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.

2 weeks ago

FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed

Frederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam.

2 weeks ago

The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War has died

Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday.

2 weeks ago

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News that informs military veterans on topics such as benefits, healthcare and Tricare, transition assistance and more.

Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.

A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.

A federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.

A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.

Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.

The return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.

Video surfaced that appears to show vet Wilmer Puello-Mota in Russia, expressing support for the country’s war against Ukraine.

Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.

"Against All Enemies" explores the link between veterans and violent extremist groups, and what their participation could mean for the future of democracy.

Residents from one street in Silvis, Illinois say their street sent more men to war per capita than any other street in the country.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.

Three-quarters of veterans interviewed by RAND Corp. who expressed extremist ideologies said they had negative experiences during their military service.

Reapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.

Frederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam.

Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday.