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November 21, 2018

Burn-pit exposure likely leads to higher cancer mortality rate among Army vets: new study

A recently released medical research study finds that Veterans who were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have a higher rate of contracting cancer due to exposure to open-air burn pits.

November 21, 2018

Disabled US Air Force veteran found fatally shot in Connecticut home

A U.S. Air Force veteran, who was Airman of the Year, was found shot to death in his Connecticut home on Sunday, according to officials and his father.

November 19, 2018

GoFundMe suspect claims she was duped into scam fundraiser for homeless vet

One of the suspects in the GoFundMe scandal — in which three people allegedly duped thousands into donating over $400,000 for a fake sob story — reportedly claims she has been duped by her ex-boyfriend, who is also a suspect in the case.

November 19, 2018

US veteran, 100, who showed immense bravery in WWII awarded top French honor

The French government on Monday awarded its highest honor to a 100-year-old Kentucky man who fought in World War II.

November 15, 2018

Decorated Vermont veteran exposed to burn pits dies after cancer fight

The top-ranking official from the Vermont National Guard whose family believes that his diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer was due to his exposure to burn pits, passed away on Wednesday. Brigadier General Michael T. Heston, who also was one of the highest ranking members of his state's National Guard when he served as Assistant Adjutant General, succumbed to Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer on Thursday—just days after stopping treatment and being placed in home hospice care with his family.

November 15, 2018

Veteran with no family has hundreds show up for funeral in Tennessee

A Marine Corps veteran who was listed as "unclaimed" after he died had hundreds show up at his funeral last week in Tennessee last week to make sure he wasn't forgotten.

November 13, 2018

Fmr. Amb. Ryan Crocker: We must keep our promises to those who serve with us

In return for the bravery and service of the Iraqi and Afghan interpreters who serve alongside our troops, America pledged to protect them and allow them – if they desire – to immigrate here. Right now, our country is not keeping its promise.

November 12, 2018

PGA helping America’s veterans at Congressional Country Club

For the past two years, Congressional Country Club has welcomed America's combat veterans to its world class facilities and championship golf courses for two months of instruction, free of charge. The goal: helping America’s heroes heal through the game of golf. 

November 12, 2018

Trump, Pence miss Veterans Day observance at Arlington Cemetery

President Trump is spending Monday at the White House and had no plans to visit Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia as America observes the Veterans Day holiday.

November 12, 2018

Veterans Day: Respect, gratitude and support -- how every American can honor veterans

Veterans Day is an annual reminder of what we have to be grateful for every day – that America is blessed with unprecedented safety and security at home because of the hard-fought sacrifice of so many men and women who’ve worn a military uniform.