The Secretary of Veterans Affairs pushes back on the idea that veterans are damaged, and laments the persistence of vets’ suicide. Plus: NATO’s arctic Marines.
With just months left in his time at the VA, Secretary Denis McDonough talks about changing perceptions of vets, and addresses the problem of veteran suicide.
With the Arctic an increasing focus for Russia, China, the U.S. and its allies, training in the north is more relevant than ever. See how these troops do it.
Jon Basara spent more than two years in military care on opioid prescriptions. Once out, he turned to street drugs for his addiction, and things got worse.
Jon Basara wanted to be the best Marine he could be - but trauma from combat waylaid him. For relief, he was given opioids, sparking a years-long struggle.