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It’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veterans

In this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.

By Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich. (USMC ret.)

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Air Force officer is first active service member to win Miss America

Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh was crowned Miss America on Jan. 14.

By Sarah Sicard

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Hospital ship Comfort arrives at first stop on humanitarian mission

The Norfolk-based Comfort participated in a similar humanitarian mission aiding Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras in late 2018.

By Diana Stancy

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Trump to honor US military during Fourth of July address

President Donald Trump’s participation in the nation’s annual Fourth of July celebration will include a Trump speech honoring America’s armed forces, along with music, military demonstrations and flyovers, the administration announced Wednesday, about two weeks before the patriotic holiday.

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Venezuela relief on the agenda as Goldfein meets with Latin American air forces

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief will be a central topic at the conference, attended by representatives from 21 Western Hemisphere nations.

By Stephen Losey

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US blames Iran for tanker attacks, but holds off on a military response

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the actions a clear threat to international peace.

By Leo Shane III

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This DoD program gives transitioning service members 24/7 access to mental health help

Service members enrolled in the program receive help navigating the VA mental-health services system and receive encouragement for their progress

By Maureen Elias, Vietnam Veterans of America

5 years ago

Advocates worry that the public will forget about homeless veterans

About 38,000 veterans nationwide are without stable housing, an estimate that is down nearly half from 2010.

By Leo Shane III

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Navy probing patches worn during Trump’s Wasp visit

The military has dress codes and regulations against partisan political acts while in uniform.

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One candidate’s suicide prevention plan: Annual mental health check-ups for all troops, high schoolers

Iraq War veteran Seth Moulton sees required mental health appointments as a way to break down stigma and identify potential problems ahead of time.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Liberal groups want 2020 Dems to back Pentagon spending cuts

Nearly two dozen progressive groups are launching a new push to persuade Democratic presidential candidates to support dramatic spending cuts at the Pentagon.

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How Hollywood can really help the US military

No one should do more to provide an environment free of sexual abuse than the U.S. military — one occurrence is one too many.

By Thomas Ayres

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Opinion

It’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veterans

In this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.

Air Force officer is first active service member to win Miss America

Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh was crowned Miss America on Jan. 14.

Hospital ship Comfort arrives at first stop on humanitarian mission

The Norfolk-based Comfort participated in a similar humanitarian mission aiding Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Honduras in late 2018.

Trump to honor US military during Fourth of July address

President Donald Trump’s participation in the nation’s annual Fourth of July celebration will include a Trump speech honoring America’s armed forces, along with music, military demonstrations and flyovers, the administration announced Wednesday, about two weeks before the patriotic holiday.

Venezuela relief on the agenda as Goldfein meets with Latin American air forces

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief will be a central topic at the conference, attended by representatives from 21 Western Hemisphere nations.

US blames Iran for tanker attacks, but holds off on a military response

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the actions a clear threat to international peace.

This DoD program gives transitioning service members 24/7 access to mental health help

Service members enrolled in the program receive help navigating the VA mental-health services system and receive encouragement for their progress

Advocates worry that the public will forget about homeless veterans

About 38,000 veterans nationwide are without stable housing, an estimate that is down nearly half from 2010.

Navy probing patches worn during Trump’s Wasp visit

The military has dress codes and regulations against partisan political acts while in uniform.

One candidate’s suicide prevention plan: Annual mental health check-ups for all troops, high schoolers

Iraq War veteran Seth Moulton sees required mental health appointments as a way to break down stigma and identify potential problems ahead of time.

Liberal groups want 2020 Dems to back Pentagon spending cuts

Nearly two dozen progressive groups are launching a new push to persuade Democratic presidential candidates to support dramatic spending cuts at the Pentagon.

How Hollywood can really help the US military

No one should do more to provide an environment free of sexual abuse than the U.S. military — one occurrence is one too many.

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