UCLA Health Operation Mend: Healing Veterans and Their Families

Operation Mend launched in 2007 to provide free specialized health care to post-9/11 veterans injured in war.

Opinion

The Yazidi genocide and the imperfect fulfillment of ‘never again’

The world’s response in Sinjar was not perfect, but it was decisive, and it saved thousands of lives. That is a legacy worth building on.

Air National Guard tests F-15 fighter against helicopters

In an unprecedented combat defense, two helicopters faced off against an F-15D Eagle fighter aircraft.

VA mental health providers say they are under pressure to limit care

Veterans Affairs officials insist there are no caps on mental health care, but providers in multiple states disagree.

Global Strike resumes using M18 pistol with new inspection rules

The Air Force suspended use of the pistol after an airman was fatally shot with one at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Spuds vs. submarine: the lore of the USS O’Bannon at Guadalcanal

Legend has it the most decorated U.S. Navy destroyer of WWII sank a Japanese submarine solely by throwing potatoes at it.

Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains

Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.

From Struggle to Strength: JP’s Journey of Love, Music, and Faith

When JP walked away, Crystal noticed JP’s two prosthetic legs, the very expensive souvenirs of a massive IED that nearly killed JP in Afghanistan.

Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell

For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.

Trump, Hegseth float renaming Defense Department to Department of War

The military bureaucracy has used the Department of Defense name for 76 years, but President Trump said he doesn't like the title.