January 21, 2016 The 'Father of the Air Force' challenged the limits of freedom of speech and lost Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell was an Army officer at the beginning of the 1900s who campaigned for a separate Air Force that would revolutionize warfare.
January 21, 2016 Palin takes heat from veterans for using son's arrest, PTSD to criticize Obama Sarah Palin is taking heat from veterans for seeming to point the finger at President Obama over mental issues her son may be dealing with following his Iraq war service.
January 20, 2016 World War II veteran to reunite with wartime girlfriend A World War II veteran will travel to Australia to reunite with his wartime girlfriend after more than 70 years apart.
January 18, 2016 The Air Force will no longer fire three volley salutes at veteran funerals The Air Force can no longer support riflemen for funeral services for veteran retirees.
January 18, 2016 The Japanese soldiers who cannibalized US pilots in World War II In 1944, pilots shot down over Chichi Jima Island in the Pacific were captured and executed by the Japanese before being turned into gruesome dishes for the soldiers defending the island.
January 18, 2016 These veterans spent two months running an American flag across the country Team Red, White and Blue’s Old Glory Relay involved 59 teams of runners moving an American flag across the country in a 3,450 mile journey that started in San Francisco on September 11 and ended in Washington D.C on November 8. Team Red, White and Blue is a nonprofit organization based in Tampa, Florida with a mission to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
January 18, 2016 The Tommy Gun lived up to its original name: The Annihilator Despite what many think, the Thompson submachine gun was not the first submachine gun.
January 16, 2016 Rep. Jeff Miller talks 'chronic indifference' of the VA New op-ed sharply criticizes leadership
January 12, 2016 US Navy to name ship after hero from Iwo Jima The last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima is set to receive a special honor Thursday, when the U.S. Navy names a ship after the veteran.
January 9, 2016 VA execs finally demoted for scamming system, but lawmaker asks why no charges brought The Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday two high-ranking officials were finally demoted in response to a federal report that found they manipulated the agency's hiring system for their own gain, but a key lawmaker is asking why they weren't prosecuted.
