Trump clears path for expanded psychedelic research to treat veterans’ PTSD
The order commits at least $50 million in federal funds to boost research on ibogaine, a powerful hallucinogen.
By Tanya Noury
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‘American Solitaire’ puts a veteran’s invisible wounds front and center
Aaron Davidman's film follows a combat veteran as he navigates the challenges of returning home from Afghanistan.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted
Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during WWII.
Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Crytpo scams, romance scams, education scams, job scams. Advocates are pushing authorities to root out scamsters at the source.
By Karen Jowers
Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agent
The killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.
By Patricia Kime
Hegseth puts more muscle into fixing troops’ household goods moves
The Pentagon has stood up a new operation to focus solely on permanent fixes for the decades-old problems of damaged and lost household goods.
By Karen Jowers
Man killed by US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was VA nurse
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs, his family said.
VA leader’s policies delaying care, destroying work force, report says
The VA has lost 40,000 employees in the past year, 88% of whom worked in the Veterans Health Administration, according to the report.
By Patricia Kime
AI-powered military neurotech: Mind enhancement or control?
AI's ability to monitor a warfighter’s mental state, visuals or inner dialog may outpace the ability to shield that data from misuse, some scientists say.
By Aliya Sternstein
Danish veterans of US wars say they feel betrayed by Greenland threats
Denmark has been a stalwart ally to America. Forty-four Danish troops were killed in Afghanistan, the highest per capita death toll among coalition forces.
Patients must be offered chaperones for ‘sensitive’ exams, DOD says
The announcement follows several prominent cases of Army doctors taking indecent liberties with patients behind closed doors.
By Patricia Kime
VA again launches search for VA benefits chief
The VA has relaunched efforts to find a new head of veterans benefits following the withdrawal of nominee Karen Brazell last October.
By Patricia Kime