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Officials honor Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in Apache crash
Officer Bryan Andrew Zemek, 36, and Officer Derek Joshua Abbott, 42, were both Mississippi natives and had won several awards for their service.
Record workload for VA in 2023 means more hiring in 2024
Department workers set new records in medical appointments, claims processing and veteran outreach in fiscal 2023.
Total of overdue VA disability claims balloons to almost 300,000
The number of overdue cases hasn't been that high since 2014.
Marine’s adoption of Afghan orphan could be seen as abduction, US says
The U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that allowing a U.S. Marine to keep an Afghan war orphan risks violating international law,
Former PSYOP soldier sentenced in child pornography case
Former Master Sgt. Joshua Glardon, who previously served as a first sergeant with 4th Psychological Operations Group, was sentenced to 76 years in prison.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff
The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.
GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.
VA benefits nominee promises more free help for veterans filing claims
Joshua Jacobs is expected to be confirmed into the post in coming weeks.
This week in Congress: A full slate of leaders for VA
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 13.
As 2 of the ‘MARSOC 3’ go on trial for homicide, the 3rd gets immunity
In a trial that started Tuesday, Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are facing charges that include involuntary manslaughter.
Marine Raiders’ request to dismiss homicide charges denied by judge
Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are next scheduled for a motion hearing on Sept. 27.
By Todd South