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Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans

More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'

By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse

7 weeks ago

Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning actor and Marine veteran, dies at 95

Actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead with their dog in their New Mexico home.

2 months ago

How COVID-19 shifted the way we support veterans

Veteran service organizations must adjust their support tactics to reach the most vulnerable among the veteran population.

By Amy Palmer

5 years ago

Some VA hospitals reopening today for non-coronavirus care amid pandemic downturn

Twenty medical centers will serve as lead sites for broader efforts to reopen the entire VA system.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Deaths from coronavirus top 1,000 among Veterans Affairs patients

But the number of active cases of the virus among patients has steadily declined since the start of May.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA says it won’t stop use of unproven malaria drug on veterans with coronavirus

Facing growing criticism, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday that it will not halt use of an unproven malaria drug on veterans with COVID-19 but that fewer of its patients are now taking it.

5 years ago

VA hiring jumps amid coronavirus crisis, but department opposes hazard pay for front-line staff

More than 1,300 staffers have contracted the fast-spreading virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA coronavirus deaths up 6 percent, active cases down 6 percent overnight

More than 800 patients in the department's care have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

African American and Hispanic veterans may face bigger risk from coronavirus, VA warns

More than 800 patients in the department's care have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA’s active coronavirus cases drop as leadership talks of reopening facilities

More than 800 patients in the department's care have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Ex-California lawmaker, a Marine veteran, seeks prison term delay due to virus

Former California Rep. Duncan Hunter wants to push back the start of his prison term for stealing campaign funds until next year because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago

Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 16: Terri Tanielian

Terri Tanielian is a senior behavioral scientist and a nationally recognized expert on veteran mental health.

5 years ago

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