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Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plight
Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.
VA telehealth options here to stay, secretary vows
Use of online medical appointments among VA patients skyrocketed during the pandemic.
Pentagon’s extremism definition will have to find the line between free speech and unit cohesion
In order to root out extremism, the military is going to have to define it.
Women recount claims of sexual harassment by veterans charity leader, a former Green Beret
After a massage therapist’s police report, former workers at Veterans Alternative describe unwanted advances.
By Barbara Behrendt, Tampa Bay Times
Medical ruling: Capitol cop Sicknick died of natural causes
Investigators initially believed the officer was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher, based on statements collected early in the investigation.
2 charged in assault of US Capitol officer who died after riot
George Tanios, 39, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Julian Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania, were arrested Sunday on an array of charges, including assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy and other offenses.
Getting out of forever wars: What are Biden’s options in Afghanistan?
This commentary looks at some of the options President Biden could be considering regarding American troops in Afghanistan.
By Brian Michael Jenkins
Capitol needs a permanent Guard team in case of security emergencies, report says
The quick response force could be staffed with Guardsmen on three-month rotations to the national Capitol region.
Guard response to Capitol riots wasn’t hurt by politics, officials insist
Former Capitol Hill security leaders say they did not see intelligence predicting the need for military assistance ahead of the attack.
Slain Capitol Police officer, a military veteran, honored: ‘We will never forget’
Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died after defending the Capitol on Jan. 6 against the mob that stormed the building. A ceremonial departure for Arlington National Cemetery was planned Wednesday for the New Jersey Air National Guard veteran.
Mobile vet centers deployed at Capitol to provide mental health resources for siege survivors, responders
The trauma of that day has been lingering for those who experienced it.
By Howard Altman