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Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients
The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation's highest civilian honor.
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Education and Transition
GI Bill fix would ease financial reporting rules for colleges
Some schools have reported significant problems in navigating recent changes to veterans education benefits.
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Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?
Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation's highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
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Army veteran held in Ukraine speaks to mom by phone
Relatives say Lois “Bunny” Drueke spoke to her son Alexander Drueke, one of two Alabama veterans captured earlier this month in Ukraine, via telephone.
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Supreme Court upholds state government work protections for reservists
The Supreme Court allowed a former state trooper to sue Texas over his claim that he was forced out of his job when he returned from Army service in Iraq.
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Last surviving WW2 Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams dies at 98
Marine veteran Hershel “Woody” Williams famously destroyed enemy positions with a flamethrower on Iwo Jima.
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No plans to increase abortion services at VA after Supreme Court ruling
The VA currently does not offer the procedure or counseling to patients seeking to get an abortion.
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Advocates call on veterans to serve as poll workers for upcoming elections
Officials estimate they may have 100,000 fewer poll workers than they need to conduct upcoming state and local elections.
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Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.
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Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months
The backlog total was above 264,000 cases last fall.
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Considerations for veterans when picking a college
Tips to pick the right college after your time in the service.
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Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Officials are optimistic the sweeping veterans bill will be finalized by Congress sometime next month.
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He liked the pro-America, pro-constitution vibe. But he liked the rage, too.
Extremist groups are shifting toward a more militia-style environment, targeting veterans for recruitment, valuing their skills and preying on their patriotism.
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President Biden honors Wounded Warriors at soldier ride
President Joe Biden welcomed members of the Wounded Warrior Project to the White House for the group's annual solider ride.
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Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators
Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.
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Black veteran groups seek policy agenda on racial inequities
Advocates say racial inequality in access to veterans benefits can upend the lives of Black people who proudly served their country.
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Setbacks with new health records system have ‘shaken’ VA secretary
The $16 billion project has faced numerous setbacks in recent years.
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Korean War Marine veterans enjoy reunion almost 70 years in the making
The last time Thomas Fagan and Donald Goeppner saw each other, they were saying their goodbyes after serving in Korea in 1953.
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Marine veteran reframes fear as fuel for overcoming life’s challenges
The Iraq War vet faced down his struggles with education, writing and adventure.
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This week in Congress: Defense authorization and appropriations work collides on Wednesday
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 20, 2020.
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From sailor to CEO: Navy veteran shares tips for business success
Navy veteran Thomas H. Douglas answers questions about his transition from military service to civilian employee to CEO.
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Russian TV shows videos of 2 US vets captured in Ukraine
There has been no official confirmation from the U.S. or Russian government that the Americans were being held.
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VA to delay electronic medical records deployment to additional sites until 2023
VA sites in Portland and Seattle were scheduled to start work with the new system later this year.
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Transgender veterans still waiting on VA’s promise of surgery options
One year ago, department officials said they would take steps towards making gender confirmation surgeries available. They still aren't.
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Navy veteran debuts ‘Adapt or Die’ business manual
Navy veteran and businessman Thomas H. Douglas offers advice for those considering business ownership after military service.
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US veterans missing in Ukraine formed bond over background
The families of two military veterans from Alabama who are missing in Ukraine have joined together to seek information about their whereabouts.
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