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September 2, 2022

Department of Veterans Affairs to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

The Department of Veterans Affairs will offer certain veterans abortions regardless of state laws where the procedure is restricted or outlawed, the agency said.

September 2, 2022

FLASHBACK: Biden promised in 2020 he would 'never' use military as a 'prop'

President Biden promised in 2020 not to use the military as a "prop," something he is accused of doing in Thursday's speech outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

September 2, 2022

Biden slammed by veterans group for using Marines 'as props' in partisan speech: It 'erodes trust' in military

President Biden was slammed by the veterans' group Concerned Veterans for America for using Marines "as props" in his speech Thursday night, warning it "erodes trust" in the military.

September 2, 2022

Last US soldiers out of Afghanistan: ‘It was mission success or we were going to die’

Marines described the tragedy they faced throughout the final days of the withdrawal, recalling the work they did to save American and Afghan citizens.

September 2, 2022

Lt. Col. Scott Mann reflects on stranded Afghan commandos, Task Force Pineapple one year later

Afghan special operators have been high-priority targets of the Taliban since U.S. military forces withdrew from Afghanistan last year, former Green Beret says.

September 1, 2022

Biden's Afghanistan disaster leaves veterans wondering if sacrifice was worth it

Afghanistan was a 20-year commitment and American veterans are left wondering if sacrifice was worth it. I can't answer why administration mishandled withdrawal.

September 1, 2022

Some of the first troops into Afghanistan celebrate victories, lament failures

U.S. forces who took part in the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan reflected on the invasion's many successes, but lamented the way America's longest conflict came to an end.

August 31, 2022

NRCC 'spotlight' highlights combat veteran who 'rescued thousands' from Taliban control in Afghanistan

Zach Nunn, running against Rep. Cindy Axne, is a combat veteran who saved "thousands" from Afghanistan after the United States withdrawal from the country.

August 29, 2022

In Afghanistan one year ago, Operation Pineapple Express showed the best of America

The Pineapple Express was formed to help the people who helped America during our 20 years in Afghanistan and get them to safety.

August 29, 2022

Florida lawmaker, teacher address criticism of program to fast-track veterans into the classroom

Military veterans who have not yet earned bachelor's degrees could soon work as educators in Florida under an initiative intended to combat teacher shortages.