Warren presses Hegseth about fluoridation’s impact on readiness
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know if the DOD has considered the effects on troops' dental health if communities don't add fluoride to drinking water.
By Karen Jowers
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Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform bill
Advocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act.
Plan to erase $4B in ITT student loans won’t restore GI Bill benefits
More than 200,000 students who attended the school will see loans forgiven, but veterans won't get their education benefits back.
Disney’s Veterans Institute shares insights on civilian opportunities
Disney's Veterans Institute will feature speakers from a number of companies and non-profits sharing insights on navigating civilian employment.
Veteran who testified against friend avoids prison for Jan. 6
Prosecutors did not seek prison time for Jacob Fracker, pointing to his cooperation and trial testimony against Army veteran Thomas Robertson.
Why comparing VA home loans to other options might soon get easier
Advocates have expressed concerns many veterans are missing out on benefits from the VA home loan program.
Former paratrooper launches new business making tactical equipment
The business specializes in creating tactical nylon equipment and soft goods for military service members, law enforcement and civilians.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Service dog helps ease Army veteran’s anxiety
Army veteran Joe Nieves’ service dog Jem is specially trained to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
By Clara Niel, The Frederick News-Post
WWII tail gunner’s harrowing story preserved in a comic
Former WWII POW Russell Scott died in 2019, but a Virginia Commonwealth University student created a three-panel comic describing his experience.
By Bill Lohmann, The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Gunman who targeted FBI office was Navy, Army National Guard veteran
Ricky Shiffer served in the Navy and the Florida Army National Guard, according to military records.
High-tech tools help veterans find tech careers
With the help of Oplign, Amazon is using artificial intelligence to match skill sets of veterans and their spouses to careers post-service.
By Sharon Spielman
In think tank’s Taiwan war game, US beats China at high cost
It's a pessimistic, but realistic, 2026 war game scenario.
By Todd South