January 14, 2017 Texas family to receive vet's remains 50 years after his death A Fort Worth Texas family finally received long-awaited answers after the loss of a loved one in Vietnam 50 years ago.
January 13, 2017 The bionic bunch: Largest gathering ever of exoskeleton-wearers walk for charity Using new exoskeleton technology that allows the paralyzed to walk again, the largest gathering ever of ReWalk users from across the world came together in New York City on Sunday
January 12, 2017 Obama administration to pay billions to Marines affected by toxic water The Obama administration has agreed to provide disability benefits totaling more than $2 billion to veterans who had been exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
January 12, 2017 Dr. Marc Siegel: The VA, Ft. Lauderdale airport shootings and the health of our veterans Our war fighters who put their lives on the line to protect our country deserve our compassion and attention when they come home damaged, even if we can’t see their wounds.
January 12, 2017 1 percent pay raise latest pinch for troops, veterans struggling to pay bills President Obama on Monday signed an executive order giving military personnel and civilian federal workers a 1 percent pay raise, the first raise for civilians in four years. But for military families, it was another hit.
January 12, 2017 'I still have a fighting chance’: Wounded warriors share stories of survival, recovery Three warriors who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan told their stories in detail last week during the Wounded Warrior Experience.
January 12, 2017 Yes to Yogi: Online petition for Berra Congressional Medal of Freedom reaches milestone An online petition to get Yogi Berra the Congressional Medal of Freedom passed a major milestone Monday night, achieving the 100,000 signatures required to force a decision by the White House with fewer than two hours to spare.
January 12, 2017 Above and beyond: 2 states craft 'stolen valor' laws that exceed federal version Lawmakers in two northeastern states are declaring war on phony veterans who claim combat experience in order to commit fraud.
January 12, 2017 Yes to Yogi: Online petition for Berra Congressional Medal of Freedom reaches milestone An online petition to get Yogi Berra the Congressional Medal of Freedom passed a major milestone Monday night, achieving the 100,000 signatures required to force a decision by the White House with fewer than two hours to spare.
January 4, 2017 New Congress hears Trump's campaign call, passes pair of pro-vet bills President-Elect Donald Trump made U.S. veterans a top priority during the election campaign, and the incoming Congress has taken the baton, passing a pair of bills Tuesday aimed at bringing accountability to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
