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December 16, 2020

WWII POW gets Birmingham's first COVID-19 vaccine

A 94-year-old World War II veteran and prisoner of war rolled up his sleeves on Tuesday and became the first person in Birmingham, Ala., to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

December 15, 2020

Rep.-elect Scott Franklin, combat veteran, says too many Americans take freedom for granted

Rep.-elect Scott Franklin, a former naval aviator, appreciates when others thank him for his military service because it's a sign that America has reached a point where veterans are respected.

December 15, 2020

WWII veteran, 96, receives COVID-19 vaccine, becomes first VA patient nationwide to get jab

The first veteran’s affairs patient to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is a 96-year-old WWII veteran, according to the health system where she was treated. 

December 12, 2020

Pelosi calls for VA Sec Wilkie to resign over 'extremely disturbing cover-up campaign of sexual assault'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie to resign following a watchdog report that he had belittled a congressional aide after she filed a sexual assault claim. 

December 11, 2020

VA Secretary Wilkie comes under fire after IG report finds 'unprofessional' handling of sexual assault claim

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., called for the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie and his senior staff Thursday, following an inspector general report that showed VA officials attempted to discredit a Navy officer after she said she was sexually assaulted.

December 10, 2020

Biden's pick of Denis McDonough for VA sparks pushback from veterans

The aftermath of President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for secretary of Veteran Affairs has been met with responses of “surprise” after long-time Obama aide Denis McDonough was selected to be only the second non-veteran to take up the seat Thursday.

December 7, 2020

Walter Borneman: Few Pearl Harbor survivors remain – yet 79 years later, they still inspire

Out of the Arizona’s crew of 1,500 men, 1,177 sailors and Marines, from an admiral to the greenest recruit, died.

December 4, 2020

GOP candidate rebounds from Senate loss with new super PAC, will aid in Georgia runoffs

Fresh off a Senate campaign that fell short to an established Democratic incumbent, retired Lt. Col. Daniel Gade is rebounding with a new PAC aimed at promoting veterans’ issues and conservative candidates – with an immediate eye on the Georgia runoff races.

December 3, 2020

Wreaths Across America back on with annual escort of wreaths and virtual convoy

Wreaths Across America Day is on Saturday, Dec. 19, and after recent controversy, the tradition will be continued this year – but with some changes due to coronavirus concerns.

December 3, 2020

Coronavirus kills Army veteran father of 5, family says

A Texas family who lost their Army veteran father of five are speaking out to warn others about the dangers of the novel coronavirus after they said it killed him in less than a month.