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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

2 weeks ago

Amid rising military suicides, services can’t tell if prevention training is effective

Despite higher military suicide rates since 2011, most services do not have accountability measures to ensure troops complete required prevention training.

By Hope Hodge Seck

2 weeks ago

VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others

The VA is closing underperforming clinics and addressing issues at troubled facilities, VA Secretary Doug Collins says.

By Patricia Kime

5 weeks ago

Suicide rates among military families continue to climb

The total overall number decreased, a drop that coincides with smaller overall force numbers.

By Patricia Kime

7 weeks ago

Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims

The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March.

By Richard Sisk

2 months ago

Desperate for help, a Marine battles phone trees, hold music and indifference

The system is callous. Not maliciously. It just happens. Checkbox by checkbox. Door by door. Doctor by doctor.

By Evan Slusser, The War Horse

3 months ago