Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US airmanFormer Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran shot and killed Senior Airman Roger Fortson at the door of Fortson’s apartment in May 2024. 5 days ago
Report: Vets wait decades for help on military toxic exposure issuesAdvocates are pushing for reforms after finding that vets average a three-decade wait for full help with toxic exposure conditions.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Vets’ PACT Act claims continue to rise, two years after law’s passageMore than 1 million disability claims related to military toxic exposure have been approved in the first two years of the veterans benefits legislation.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
VA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in the USThe move follows several years of expanded benefits for veterans who suffered toxic exposure injuries while in the military.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Fire destroys World War II-era blimp hangar in Southern CaliforniaThe hangar was one of two built in 1942 for the U.S. Navy in the city of Tustin, about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles.18 months ago
San Diego politician, a Marine vet, will resign amid assault lawsuitSome veterans are outraged at what they see as San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher's wielding of post-traumatic stress for political purposes.By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press and Irene Loewenson2 years ago
