Ex-Syrian official claims Austin Tice was killed in 2013The U.S. government is investigating the claim that the Marine veteran was executed.By Todd South3 weeks ago
How AI voicebots threaten the psyche of US service members and spiesArtificial intelligence voice agents with a wide range of capabilities can now guide interrogations worldwide, Pentagon officials told Defense News. By Aliya Sternstein2 months ago
Exposed to Agent Orange at US bases, vets face cancer without VA helpA proposed VA rule would allow compensation to veterans for Agent Orange exposure at 17 U.S. bases, but some say certain bases are missing.By Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, Daily Montanan14 months ago
VA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in the USThe move follows several years of expanded benefits for veterans who suffered toxic exposure injuries while in the military.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
The legend of Billy Waugh: Special Forces soldier, CIA contractorSgt. Maj. Billy Waugh served on secret missions for decades — including a stint in Afghanistan in his 70s. He died earlier this year at the age of 93.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer2 years ago
‘Ghosts of Beirut’ spotlights decades-long CIA hunt for terror leaderThe 25-year manhunt launched in the wake of the 1983 Beirut bombings form the basis of the four-part Showtime series “Ghosts of Beirut."By J.D. Simkins2 years ago
VA secretary worries mistrust, awareness holding back benefits claimsOnly a small number of vets eligible for PACT Act benefits have applied.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Gerard Butler’s ‘Kandahar’ latest to feature Afghan interpreter story"Kandahar" premieres on May 26.By Sarah Sicard2 years ago
40% of vets report worries about military toxic exposure injuries Since November, VA officials have screened more than 1 million veterans for health issues related to things like burn pit smoke and chemical contamination.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Biden urges vets to apply for burn pit benefits right awayThe commander in chief traveled to Delaware for a veterans town hall to highlight new services and help for toxic exposure victims.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
VA plans ‘week of action’ to highlight new toxic exposure benefitsThe move builds on months of efforts to publicize health care and disability payouts available through the PACT Act.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
New VA toxic exposure screening starts Nov. 8The five-minute series of questions is designed to inform vets of new benefits they may be able to receive.By Leo Shane III3 years ago