Veterans - Page 137

July 30, 2022

I was exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq; Republicans turned their backs on veterans like me

Toxic burn pits in Iraq harmed veterans like me and Republicans turned their backs on us. This isn't how we should treat those injured defending America.

July 29, 2022

Florida schools are hiring military veterans to fill teacher vacancies in classrooms

Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz discusses the plan to deploy military veterans to fill teacher vacancies in classrooms on "Fox and Friends" on Friday, July 29, 2022.

July 29, 2022

Jon Stewart on 'America's Newsroom': Bill giving medical care to veterans 'has to get done'

TV host and activist Jon Stewart blasted Senate Republicans for refusing to pass a bill that would give aid to veterans exposed to toxins and burn pits, blaming partisan politics.

July 28, 2022

Jon Stewart blasts Senate Republicans over veterans burn pits bill

Comedian Jon Stewart lambasted Senate Republicans Thursday over their failure to pass a bill to expand health benefits to military veterans.

July 28, 2022

Military veterans preserve coral reefs in unique Florida dive mission

Army veterans, scientists and members of Force Blue, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and other organizations took part in a dive to conserve the coral reefs in Islamorada, Florida.

July 27, 2022

Republican campaign arm uses 2018 Democrats' playbook, prioritizes veteran recruits to take back House

Republicans are recruiting more veterans in 2022 as they seek to regain control of Congress in the midterms, a tactic Democrats used in 2018 to win the majority in the House.

July 25, 2022

National Hire a Veteran Day: Nonprofit helps veterans transition into civilian life

Nonprofit America’s Warrior Partnership works to prevent veteran suicide by improving the quality of life for veterans, including helping them find jobs plus education and health care.

July 25, 2022

New Jersey woman sentenced to prison for viral $400K GoFundMe scam for homeless veteran

New Jersey woman Kate McClure was sentenced to one year and one day in prison in a federal GoFundMe fraud case in which she and an ex-boyfriend raised $400,000 under false pretenses.

July 24, 2022

Gary Sinise Nashville Lt. Dan Band show honors 250 families of veterans and fallen service members

Gary Sinise hosted 250 families of military veterans from his foundation and the Snowball Express program at a special concert to close a weekend of events.

July 23, 2022

America's VetDogs offer free service dogs to our military and first responder heroes

America's VetDogs, based in Smithtown, N.Y., trains puppies to become service dogs for America's veterans and first responders who need them and who are eligible for these wonderful pets.