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June 21, 2017

Quadruple amputee veteran creates free vacation retreat for military families

The Travis Mills Foundation transformed a historic Maine property into a 16-room, ADA compliant vacation resort with the help of $2.75 million in donations.

June 19, 2017

Amazon creates tech program for veterans in Dallas-Fort Worth

In keeping a company promise to hire veterans and military spouses over the next five years, Amazon announced Monday that the company is creating a new apprenticeship program in Texas.

June 18, 2017

Veteran gets his medals back after they were stolen 50 years ago

World War II medals earned more than 70 years ago, were awarded today to Connecticut veteran Joe Novellino.

June 13, 2017

Congress passes long-sought VA accountability bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress has approved long-sought legislation to make firing employees easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

June 13, 2017

Army reservist banned from graduation gets diploma, apology from principal

A U.S. Army reservist who was barred from his Northern California high school graduation on Friday for wanting to wear his military uniform had his own private ceremony on Monday after getting a public apology.

June 12, 2017

Battleship Texas closed after sprouting new leak

Crews are working to repair major leaks and stop flooding on board the historic Battleship Texas in Houston.

June 12, 2017

France awards American WWII vet who single-handedly captured 21 Nazis

France awarded J. Herman Sitrick the Legion d'Honneur on Monday for his heroics in the European theater during World War II.

June 12, 2017

Army veteran in NYC reunited with stolen service dog

A service dog belonging to an Afghanistan veteran was returned to its owner in New York City after a couple of attackers stole the animal nearly a month ago.

June 8, 2017

Veterans, lawmakers team up to treat PTSD with dogs

Marine Corps veteran Cole Lyle wants to help give his fellow service members a sense of purpose again — one dog at a time.

June 7, 2017

Vietnam Veterans Memorial marks 35 years, keeping promise to 'never forget'

Jan C. Scruggs volunteered to go to Vietnam just after graduating high school.