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Biden signs burn pit exposure health bill into law
Biden called the PACT Act one of the most important changes to veteran support policies in decades.
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Veterans
Truck driver acquitted in deaths of 7 ‘Jarhead’ motorcyclists in 2019
The jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning the verdict.
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Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle
President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign the bill boosting health and disability benefits for veterans into law on Wednesday.
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Testimony ends in deadly Jarheads Motorcycle Club crash trial
Seven people riding with the Jarheads Motorcycle Club, a motorcycle club that includes Marines and their spouses, were killed in the 2019 crash.
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Police bodycam of homeless Army vet’s controversial arrest released
An attorney assisting the veteran hopes the release of the bodycam will push Gastonia police to take accountability for the incident.
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Prosecution rests in deadly Jarheads Motorcycle Club crash trial
Volodymyr Zhukovskyy faces negligent homicide and other charges in connection with the June 2019 crash in Randolph, New Hampshire.
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After Jarheads motorcycle crash, driver’s blood showed heroin-related substance
A forensic toxicologist testified that a substance made when the body breaks down heroin was present in Volodymyr Zhukovskyy’s blood just hours after the crash.
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Witnesses testify in Jarheads Motorcycle Club crash trial
Seven people riding with the Jarheads Motorcycle Club in remote northern New Hampshire were killed in the 2019 crash.
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Remains of WWII soldier identified as North Carolina man
Army Pfc. David Owens will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
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Veterans unemployment under 3% for the fifth consecutive month
The news represents the best streak of veterans employment data in 22 years.
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Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?
Some portions of the sweeping veterans policy measure will go into effect as soon as it becomes law. Others will take years.
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What are military burn pits? And why are veterans worried about them?
The fires used in combat zones to dispose of waste may have caused serious illnesses in hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members.
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Millions of vets suffering from burn pit, toxic injuries set for more benefits after Congress passes PACT Act
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the sweeping plan into law in coming days.
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McDonough sidesteps calls for VA to provide abortion services at medical centers
Twenty-five senators have called for VA to provide access to abortions in light of growing state opposition to the procedure.
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Veteran honored for once-secret role in WWII ‘Ghost Army’
The “Ghost Army” formed in 1944 with a key job: deceive the German military as to the whereabouts of Army divisions.
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Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies
Hundreds of Navajos were recruited from the vast Navajo Nation to serve as Code Talkers with the U.S. Marine Corps. Only three are still alive today.
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Burn pits benefits bill concerns aren’t new, hinge on budget moves
Republicans have accused Democrats of making new changes to complicate the sweeping veterans policy measure, but the budget issues they cite have been in the bill for months.
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Coast Guard veteran held without bail in ID theft mystery
Walter Glenn Primrose and his wife have been charged with stealing identities of two dead children.
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American veterans captured in Ukraine sent to prison, family says
Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh are believed to be the first Americans captured while fighting against Russian forces.
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Vets are protesting outside Capitol to push for new toxic exposure bill
The move comes after Senate Republicans blocked the legislation earlier this week.
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Plans for $300 billion VA budget on track after senators back big spending boost
But when the plan could be voted on by Congress remains unclear.
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Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback
"We just want to know why veterans are getting screwed.”
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Marine vet’s prisoner swap needs to be quiet, Russia says
Washington offered Russia a deal that would bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA player Brittney Griner.
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Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan
But Senate Republicans say the total still isn't enough to cover military needs.
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New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
The measure was expected to be passed this week, but now faces an uncertain future.
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Coast Guard veteran, wife charged with stealing IDs of dead kids
Federal prosecutors said old photos show the couple wearing uniforms of the KGB, the former Russian spy agency.
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