Bud Anderson, America’s last World War II ‘triple ace,’ dies at 102Bud Anderson, the last American fighter pilot known as a “triple ace” for downing 16 German planes during World War II, died May 17 at 102.7 hours ago
VA moving to let living veterans prep their online memorial pagesThe latest planned expansion to the Veterans Legacy Memorial project would allow living veterans to craft their own lasting tributes.7 hours ago
VeteransAmerica’s first Black astronaut candidate goes to space 60 years laterAir Force veteran Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.27 hours ago
A jacket, a coin, a letter: Relics of Omaha Beach tell the D-Day storyEighty years ago, Allied soldiers crossed the choppy waters of the English Channel to land on Normandy beaches to defeat Hitler’s regime.5 days ago
Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House planA proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.5 days ago
Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care optionsA sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.6 days ago
House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense billDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.8 days ago
VA to provide grants for veteran, spouse employment help A new grant program will provide up to $500,000 to organizations helping veterans and spouses land post-military jobs.11 days ago
Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders.11 days ago
Marine Corps’ longest-held Vietnam War POW, Harlan Chapman, dies at 89Marine aviator Harlan Chapman once spent 2,657 days in captivity before his release in 1973. The retired lieutenant colonel passed away Monday, May 6.11 days ago
Most VA police have not finished veteran suicide prevention training Whistleblowers told lawmakers that fewer than one-third of VA law enforcement personnel completed mandatory suicide prevention training last year.12 days ago
Senators wary of VA plans to trim employee numbersVA leaders have said they plan to trim about 10,000 department posts in fiscal year 2025 in an effort to better manage their workforce.13 days ago
US soldier detained in Russia will be held until at least JulyArmy Staff Sgt. Gordon Black faces charges of theft after being arrested in Russia on May 2.13 days ago
US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirmThe soldier was reportedly stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own.2 weeks ago
OpinionTime is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veteransThe VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.2 weeks ago
Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.2 weeks ago
Dick Rutan, Vietnam War pilot and record-breaking aviator, dies at 85A decorated Vietnam War pilot, Dick Rutan, along with co-pilot Jeana Yeager, completed the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling.2 weeks ago
Impact of massive health care cyberattack on vets remains unclear A massive cyberattack against a private health care firm in February may have exposed millions of veterans' personal medical records.3 weeks ago