March 29, 2017 The Most Talked About Stories This Week on Military.com Here are the stories generating the most comments this week on Military.com, along with a sampling of responses.
March 26, 2017 World War II vet gets Purple Heart after waiting more than seven decades Oscar Davis Jr.’s 72-year wait is finally over.
March 25, 2017 Marine veteran who lost both legs in Afghanistan sworn in as NY police officer A Long Island man who served in the Marines and lost both legs below the knees when he stepped on a bomb in Afghanistan was sworn in Friday as possibly the first fully active duty double amputee police officers in the country.
March 25, 2017 Vietnam vet awarded Bronze Star for bravery in battle An Army veteran has been awarded the Bronze Star for his heroism in a Vietnam War battle that left more than 50 U.S. soldiers dead and close to 200 injured.
March 24, 2017 Deadly Hornet Crash Result of Low Dive During Strafing Run The mishap appeared to be the result of a controlled flight into terrain, according to a newly released investigation.
March 24, 2017 Marine Trademark Office Quietly Joins Fight Against Online Misogyny The Marine Corps Trademark and Licensing Office has taken on Disgruntled Decks, a game filled with inside jokes and crass humor.
March 23, 2017 VA urges 'hiring surge' to reduce veterans' appeals backlog The Department of Veterans Affairs is warning of a rapidly growing backlog for veterans who seek to appeal decisions involving disability benefits.
March 23, 2017 Authorities find veteran's decomposed body, charge 3 family members with collecting his benefits Police say three family members of a Wainwright home spent the social security payments of a veteran whose body was found badly decomposed in their living room.
March 23, 2017 WWII vet wins $300,000 lottery for 94th birthday A World War II veteran receiving the birthday present of a lifetime when he won $300,000 in the Michigan Lottery.
March 22, 2017 Vietnam War memorial vandalized twice in one year A memorial in Venice, Calif., for Vietnam troops who went missing in action has been vandalized with graffiti for the second time in the past year, sparking a new round of anger.
