Latest "Gus Bilirakis" stories

Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses

The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits "offset" which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.

By Dylan Gresik

4 years ago

The first underwater veterans memorial is open for divers

Matthews was dedicating the opening of the nation’s first underwater dive memorial honoring veterans, located 40 feet below the surface 10 miles off the coast of Dunedin Beach, Florida.

By Brian Mackley

4 years ago