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Readers react to op-ed on honoring Vietnam War’s most secret warriors
Readers applaud the call for a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam’s Studies and Observations Group, or MACV-SOG.
By Military Times staff
The military may be required to start tracking suicides by job assignments
In hope of more answers, the plan is part of the Senate's annual defense authorization bill up for debate in coming weeks.
New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn't aimed specifically at military individuals.
On a peaceful Memorial Day, remember to honor the costs of war
This is the first Memorial Day in 20 years when our country is not at war. For Gold Star families, it will be especially poignant.
By Ryan Manion
US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.
Frontline Photos: March 13, 2022
Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos.
Gold Star Families Day would be celebrated each September under new proposal
The last Monday in September would be set aside to recongize and honor those families' sacrifices.
Trump had positive COVID test before event with Gold Star families: book
Trump's former chief of staff said the president knew of his possible exposure to the virus earlier than what was previously reported.
GWOT memorial made of over 7,000 dog tags will be displayed at Lincoln Memorial
The Fallen Heroes Memorial, sponsored by Veterans and Athletes United and Tunnel to Towers, will be displayed at the Lincoln Memorial from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, during which the names of the 7063 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror will be read.
New White House suicide prevention plan for troops, vets emphasizes gun safety
The plan comes 16 months after the last White House roadmap to end suicide among veterans and troops.
Investigations can be a barrier for Gold Star spouses waiting on benefits
Gold Star spouses waiting on benefits must wait on line of duty investigations to receive them.
By Karla M. Langham