How Hitler’s fear-inducing ‘flying bomb’ ushered in drone warfareThe V-1 "flying bomb" could accurately be described in today’s nomenclature as an unmanned aerial vehicle — moreover, as the first suicide drone. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks ago
VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sitesAbortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Trump proclaims Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in WWIITrump signed a proclamation Wednesday designating May 8, 2025, as a “day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.” It is not a federal holiday.5 months ago
Defense Department dumps travel policy for troops seeking abortionsDefense leaders had provided travel stipends to troops who needed to cross state lines to seek abortion counseling.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Some vets get 12 extra months of college benefits under new VA rulesVeterans Affairs officials are updating their GI Bill eligibility rules in response to a Supreme Court ruling last spring.By Leo Shane III10 months ago