Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unit
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.
By Jon Guttman
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VA plans to expand caregiver benefits, postpone program discharges
Rules surrounding VA's caregiver support have been in limbo for more than two years after families complained about harsh eligibility guidelines.
Wife recalls trying to save Marine vet killed in mass shooting
Gabriel Torres was inside his personal vehicle and about to leave for work when authorities said he was shot by a 15-year-old boy.
Galvanize offers veterans pathway to software engineering careers
Galvanize offers training programs to veterans who want to pursue a career in tech and software engineering in the United States.
By Korie Wilkins
Army veteran who accosted US Rep. Zeldin will be released to rehab
Attorneys for Jakubonis, an Army veteran, have said their client was drunk and was only reaching for Zeldin’s microphone to stop him from talking.
This Marine went from a leg amputation to modeling and elite sports
The Los Angeles-based Annika Hutsler has acted in commercials, appeared in print ads for Target and walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger.
When disaster strikes, Team Rubicon’s veteran volunteers respond
Team Rubicon's veteran volunteers respond to disasters around the globe.
By Dave Lubach
More vets are running for Congress now than any election since 2012
There are 183 veterans running for House seats and 12 more running in Senate contests.
A full list of the 195 veterans running for Congress this year
The field includes 130 non-incumbent candidates and 17 women veterans on the ballot this year.
When transitioning from military service, preparedness pays off, pal
It can be a struggle for transitioning veterans to connect their military experience to potential civilian employers.
By Sharon Spielman
Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ Marine vet gets probation in gas money scam
A bogus feel-good story of a Marine veteran helping a motorist in distress garnered more than $400,000 in online donations.
Proposal aims to change how VA handles women’s cancer care
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.
By Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune