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January 15, 2019

Supreme Court upholds appellate decision on Burn Pit lawsuits

January 14, 2019

World War II veteran gets 50,000 birthday cards after daughter's plea

A 96-year-old World War II veteran from California will be spending plenty of time with family going through a mountain of birthday cards, after a request from his daughter on Facebook went viral.

January 14, 2019

VA Secretary Wilkie: The VA is making real progress on suicide prevention for veterans

suicide prevention is much more than intervention at the point of crisis – it is about creating and fostering cultures where veterans and their families thrive.

January 11, 2019

Remains of crew from downed World War II-era plane located in Pacific Ocean

The decades-long wait to find the wreckage of a World War II-era aircraft and remains of its 11 crew members came to an end on Saturday for a group of families gathered in Minnesota. 

January 11, 2019

Remains of Navy sailor from San Diego, killed at Pearl Harbor, have been identified, Pentagon says

James T. Cheshire of San Diego was 40 years old and serving in the Navy as a chief pharmacist’s mate aboard the USS Oklahoma when he was killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

January 9, 2019

Chelsea Manning again tweets 'f--- the police' on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Convicted leaker Chelsea Manning showed her lack of support for law enforcement on Wednesday when she tweeted out a photo of a burning Thin Blue Line flag.

January 9, 2019

Artist calls attention to veteran suicides in new project

Artist Scott LoBaido on Wednesday said his latest creative endeavor is an installation that seeks to bring attention to suicide rates among veterans.

January 9, 2019

Legionnaires' case confirmed at Illinois veterans' home

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs says it's taking action after a case of Legionnaires' disease was confirmed at a home for veterans.

January 8, 2019

American Navy veteran held in Iranian prison since July on unspecified charges: report

An American Navy veteran has been held in an Iranian prison on unspecified charges since late July.

January 3, 2019

Vets celebrate welcome to Congress: '5 eyes. 5 arms. 4 legs. All American'

On the first day of the new Congress, three wounded veterans celebrated with a tweet at their swearing-in ceremony.