What surviving an IED taught me about being a stand-up comedianAn Army veteran-turned-stand-up comedian discusses the importance of laughter in the wake of trauma.By Clay Beyersdorfer9 hours ago
Joe Harris, believed to be oldest surviving WWII paratrooper, has diedSgt. Joe Harris, a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died at 108.4 days ago
Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew onlineAbout 1 million military family members, retirees and others now benefit from the change.By Karen Jowers15 months ago
Why an Army Special Forces vet remains in custody on Jan. 6 chargesSpecial Forces veteran Jeffrey McKellop remains in custody nearly three years after being accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer15 months ago
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quicklyThe House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner15 months ago
Judge declines to dismiss case against Marine vet in NYC subway deathDaniel Penny has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely.15 months ago
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patientsIndividual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Lawmakers scramble for solutions with shutdown deadline just days awayDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 14, 2024.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden really wants to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6.15 months ago
Army veteran gets over four years in prison for Capitol riot roleArmy veteran William Chrestman pleaded guilty in October to obstructing the Jan. 6 joint session of Congress for certifying the Electoral College vote.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press15 months ago
VA disputes GOP claim that money for vets is going to migrants insteadRepublican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusationsLawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.By Leo Shane III15 months ago