Marine Corps, Army report disproportionate substance abuse, mental health issues
Substance abuse and mental health challenges are disproportionately common in the Marine Corps and Army when compared to the other military services, according to a…
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Considerations for veterans when picking a college
Jamie Schramm’s son and father-in-law served in the United States Marine Corps, so he understands the value of what veterans bring to civilian life after…
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
WASHINGTON ― Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says…
Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Procedural issues scuttled a planned vote this week to finalize legislation that would dramatically expand benefits for veterans facing toxic exposure injuries from their time…
Black veteran groups seek policy agenda on racial inequities
As a young man in Memphis, Tennessee, Robert Dabney Jr. wanted to blaze a path that could set his family up for a better life….
President Biden honors Wounded Warriors at soldier ride
President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed members of Wounded Warrior Project to the White House for the annual solider ride, praising the current and former…
TikToker joins the Army for a day
You might know @VicBlends from his TikTok or YouTube channels, where he gives haircuts to people on the street and uses it as an opportunity…
He liked the pro-America, pro-constitution vibe. But he liked the rage, too.
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Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators
House appropriators on Thursday backed the White House plan for a Department of Veterans Affairs budget of more than $300 billion in fiscal 2023, but…
US to send Ukraine rocket systems, other aid in new package
The U.S. will send another $450 million in military aid to Ukraine, including some additional medium-range rocket systems, U.S. officials said Thursday. The latest package…