Former soldier sentenced in “romance scams” that stole $350,000The specialist was also charged with unemployment insurance fraud.By Todd South10 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.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Man who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk sues government for $9.5MA Massachusetts man wants the government to pay $9.5 million after being badly injured in a crash with a Black Hawk helicopter.8 weeks ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
VA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in the USThe move follows several years of expanded benefits for veterans who suffered toxic exposure injuries while in the military.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plightNearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Help for Afghan allies included in Senate’s security supplemental planThe long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issuesOfficials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.3 months ago
Military families may get better access to mental health careFamilies could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voiceService members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpartThe video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago