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US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer

A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

12 months ago

Bill would ease federal loan forgiveness process for troops, vets

Critics say defense and education officials need more coordination to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Scammers who target veterans could face extra prison time

Legislation would add 10 years to fraud convictions when the victim is targeted because of their veteran status.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

GI Bill housing stipend protections enacted for vets whose classes were upended by the pandemic

The special authorities to protect student veterans were set to expire Tuesday night.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Student veterans face huge cuts in housing stipends if Congress doesn’t act soon

Emergency authorities which prevented students from seeing their stipends cut in half are set to expire in December.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Plans for bigger defense budget get boost after House authorization bill vote

The $740 billion defense authorization bill draft now awaits compromise work with the Senate, with a goal of final passage later this year.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

4 years ago