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June 11, 2022

Former special operations soldier returns to Iraq — but this time with her Harvard master's degrees

Shelane Etchison, a former Army officer, discusses her transition from special operations to life as a graduate student in two Harvard master's programs.

June 9, 2022

Iran proxies engaged in 'invisible jihad' against Christians in Middle East, report warns

Iran’s proxy militias are engaged in an “invisible jihad” against Christians in the Middle East, a new report is warning.

June 6, 2022

US Army veteran volunteers to train and fight with Ukrainians: 'These people inspire me every day'

A U.S. Army veteran of the Iraq War has traveled to Ukraine to help train their forces in first aid and basic tactics in the country's ongoing war with Russia.

May 30, 2022

Memorial Day is a reminder freedom 'must be fought for and defended constantly'

Memorial Day commemorates the fallen in every American war and reminds us, as Ronald Reagan said. 'freedom is a fragile thing.'

May 27, 2022

Burn-pit bill gives veterans health care to overcome ongoing crisis

Veterans could get the healthcare they deserve if bipartisan legislation to address the toxic nature of burn pits gets passed.

May 18, 2022

George W. Bush makes unfortunate Iraq gaffe when condemning Putin's Ukraine invasion

In what some have called a Frudian slip, former President George W. Bush mentioned Iraq while condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

April 9, 2022

Iran's president vows to continue nuclear activities

President Ebrahim Raisi said Saturday that Iran will continue nuclear development activities as talks to revive Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers remain stalled, state media reported.

March 29, 2022

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a time to recognize our guardians of honor

As an eight-year U.S. Army veteran that served two years in Iraq, I know that there’s nothing you dream about more when you’re in combat than the moment you’ll come home.

March 29, 2022

Schumer pushes bill to assist veterans exposed to toxic materials: They 'deserve a hell of a lot better’

New York Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference in support of the Honoring Our Pact Act that provides health care to toxic-exposed veterans.

March 13, 2022

Iran claims responsibility for missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq

Iraq has claimed responsibility Sunday for a missile barrage near a U.S. consulate complex in Irbil, citing its motive as retaliation for the killing of two Revolutionary Guard members a few days prior.