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Marine who barely avoided Taliban bullet talks war and life beyond
The photos of Marine Sgt. Bill Bee's brush with death ended up in newspapers across the world. But there's more to his story.
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Veterans
Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ Marine vet gets probation in gas money scam
A bogus feel-good story of a Marine veteran helping a motorist in distress garnered more than $400,000 in online donations.
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A retired soldier fights for Kuwait comrades’ POW recognition
Few Americans know that when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, 16 soldiers, sailors and Marines — and family members — were held hostage.
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Vets may be missing out on money for STEM degrees
Only about one-third of veterans who applied for a VA STEM scholarship actually saw any money.
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American veterans ‘prayed for death’ on brutal ride from Ukraine
One of two American veterans released from Russian captivity after being captured in Ukraine says they both prayed for death during the ride to freedom.
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VA caregiver benefits expand to all vets on Oct. 1
The move is expected to add about 16,000 more families to the program in the next year.
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Meet the new leaders of the Space Force and US Strategic Command
The moves were noncontroversial and came amid a flurry of military confirmations finalized late Thursday afternoon.
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VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
About 17 veterans die by suicide each day, according to the latest department data.
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Proposal aims to change how VA handles women’s cancer care
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.
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VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues
The move is part of the PACT Act, passed this summer to improve benefits for veterans dealing with those injuries.
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