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Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

5 days ago

In shift, Trump announces deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland

A week after cancelling a U.S. Army deployment to Poland, Trump announces an additional 5,000 troops will be sent to the country.

6 days ago

‘West-side Skid Row’: Pests, crime, litigation plague plans for VA’s Los Angeles campus

Pests and crime threaten VA's efforts to expand housing for homeless veterans at its sprawling west Los Angeles campus.

By Patricia Kime

13 days ago

Brain function evaluations to be part of Marine health records

By September, Marines will be screened for blast exposure and overpressure during their periodic health assessments, a Pentagon official said.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 weeks ago

Pentagon to upgrade valor awards for Marines at site of Abbey Gate bombing

The awards have been upgraded to better reflect the risks knowingly accepted by the Marines of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines.

5 weeks ago

US in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in Congo

Some of the Afghans are relatives of U.S. citizens or partnered with the U.S. during the 20-year war.

By Jessica Donati, Reuters

5 weeks ago