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VA’s online legacy project adds names of 210,000 vets lost overseas
The expansion of the veterans online memorial includes the names of almost 93,000 veterans killed overseas during World War II.
VA left millions for suicide prevention unspent, report finds
Millions of dollars set aside for suicide prevention outreach in fiscal 2019 went unused, and public awareness campaigns disappeared from national media.
Trump visits Arlington cemetery for holiday commemoration
President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday for a holiday commemoration.
Audit finds cyber vulnerabilities in US missile defense system
A Defense Department Inspector General report raises more questions about the military's shoddy cybersecurity.
Rolling Thunder ending its annual DC ride due to cost concerns
As the event has grown in profile and participants, so have the expenses.
US urges UN to ban Iran nuclear missiles, keep arms embargo
Pompeo accuses Iran of building the largest ballistic missile force in the region.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
3rd Cavalry Regiment soldiers are firing intense artillery missions into Syria with Iraqi, French allies
Though numbers were not released, the task force commander called the artillery fire support missions some of the most intense he'd seen.
By Todd South
Military units to reunite for mental health support in new VA pilot to prevent suicide
The program, dubbed Operation Resilience, will focus on troops who saw heavy casualties in combat or high-rates of suicide at home.
Retired soldier educating South about Islam
A retired Army major speaks about the Middle East, Islam and Muslim culture to people who have little experience, but strong opinions, about those topics.
By Drew Brooks, The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer via the AP
President George H.W. Bush was secretly a pro wrestling fan, VA secretary says
Remember that time the former president invited WWE wrestler Ric Flair to join him on Air Force One?
Your commissary will likely be open on Dec. 5
Commissaries will be open, although federal offices will be closed Dec. 5 for a day of mourning for the late President George H.W. Bush.
By Karen Jowers