Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ringA pair of legislators from Texas want to see a Justice Department probe.By Davis Winkie12 months ago
Small numbers of military extremists can still pose a large threat, experts warnThe House Veterans' Affairs Committee on Wednesday held its first in a series of hearings on the issue of extremism in the veterans community.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Plan would mandate more research, assistance for veterans facing toxic exposure illnessesThe move comes amid renewed scrutiny over how the Defense and Veterans Affairs Departments handle cases of chemical exposure among service members.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Make them pay: Jon Stewart wants ‘war profiteers’ to pay for burn pit exposuresA comedian, reporter, congressman, and senator advocate broader coverage for military veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during service.By Todd South4 years ago
COVID-19 has put us down, but not outLessons on resiliency during this pandemic from two Cubans who were tortured and imprisoned by Castro.By DJ Reyes4 years ago
Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnessesThe Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits "offset" which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.By Dylan Gresik5 years ago
Military Times questionnaire: What will the Democratic presidential candidates do for troops, veterans? Military Times asks the Democratic presidential hopefuls about their military personnel and veterans policy plans.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Military Times questionnaire: Former HUD Secretary Julian CastroJulian Castro gives his responses to the Military Times questionnaire of Democratic presidential candidates.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Here’s what’s coming next in the battle over burn pit benefitsAdvocates say veterans who served near the toxic fires should be eligible for better health care, more disability payouts.By Leo Shane III6 years ago
58 former national security officials to rebuke Trump’s emergency declarationA bipartisan group of 58 former senior national security officials is expected to join opposition to President Trump’s national emergency declaration.By Joe Gould6 years ago
5 things to know about Guantanamo Bay on its 115th birthdayDozens of detainees remain at "Gitmo" and President Trump has ordered that it remain open indefinitely.By Jana Lipman, Tulane University6 years ago
As burn pit problems linger, advocates worry VA and DoD are moving too slowDespite years of reports of rare illnesses from toxic exposure, advocates say the departments aren't doing enough.By Leo Shane III6 years ago