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Disability payouts help some vets earn more than healthy peers
Veterans with low disability ratings see higher income than non-disabled peers, but individuals with significant health issues lag far behind.
21 troops injured in Iraq and Syria drone strikes
The injuries occurred during attacks on Oct. 17 and 18.
Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say
Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.
Opinion
Pentagon’s suicide prevention blueprint lacks focus on brain injuries
Brain injuries are widespread among post-9/11 service members and veterans.
By Frank Larkin
Some on-post kiosks offer sushi, salads and more where troops live
Commissaries are plumping up their selections of healthy foods, and working to get the items closer to where troops live and work.
By Karen Jowers
Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
Lawmakers boost number of military families getting new allowance
Housing allowances will still bump most troops from qualifying for the new Basic Needs Allowance.
By Karen Jowers
Army veteran ‘a testimony’ to breast cancer for men
“I’d like to let men know, it can happen and I’m a testimony to that,” Army veteran Boyd Elliott said of his breast cancer diagnosis.
By Cathy Dyson, The Free Lance-Star
Water crisis once again disrupts Hawaii military families’ lives
A "boil water" advisory affects about 93,000 service members, families and civilians in Hawaii after four water line breaks.
By Karen Jowers
New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
By Todd South
New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
By Todd South