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January 29, 2024

Most recent Medal of Honor recipient has died

Retired Capt. Larry Taylor, of Tennessee, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in September 2023 has passed away, according to a press release on Monday.

January 26, 2024

New Hampshire veteran admits to faking his need for a wheelchair to claim $660,000 in extra benefits

A New Hampshire veteran faces up to 5 years in prison for fraudulently claiming need for a wheelchair, and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in undeserved benefits.

January 25, 2024

Transgender veterans sue VA over delayed transition surgeries: 'They are letting us die'

A group of transgender veterans is suing the VA after over two years of delays in getting the final approval for the agency to cover gender-transition surgeries.

January 21, 2024

On this day in history, January 21, 1977, President Carter pardons Vietnam War draft dodgers

President Jimmy Carter granted an unconditional pardon to men who dodged the military draft during the Vietnam War on this day in history, Jan. 21, 1977.

January 19, 2024

Marine veteran pushes for use of psychedelic-assisted therapies for PTSD

Juliana Mercer, director of public policy for the nonprofit organization Healing Breakthrough in San Diego, discusses how treatment involving MDMA can improve veterans' mental health challenges.

January 19, 2024

Marine vet touts benefits of psychedelic-assisted PTSD drugs as FDA considers MDMA approval

A drug application for psychedelic-assisted therapies has been filed for FDA approval. Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer shares the benefits of the treatment, with doctors also weighing in.

January 17, 2024

Judge denies Marine vet Daniel Penny's motion to dismiss case in subway chokehold death

A New York City judge denied a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Daniel Penny, who is charged in Jordan Neely's subway chokehold death.

January 16, 2024

World War II veteran buried in Georgia after remains were recently identified: 'He's home now'

Atlanta native Hood E. Cole, 19, was finally laid to rest on Monday, 80 years after he was killed near Baerenthal, France by German soldiers. His remains were identified in 2023.

January 16, 2024

Oklahoma veteran, 101, cries tears of joy as he meets great-great-granddaughter in viral TikTok

A World War II veteran went viral after his great-granddaughter surprised him with the birth of his great-great-granddaughter. The special family meeting was shared on TikTok.

January 15, 2024

Purple Heart recipient, 101 years old, celebrates his birthday at Hooters: 'Just loved it'

A US Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient named Harry Perez Cerezo recently celebrated his 101st birthday at Hooters — now an annual tradition for him.