Veterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program
Veterans are warning that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not resolved serious flaws in the way the program is administered.
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'Cog In A Machine,' 'Alone And Afraid': Tweeting Vets Give Army An Earful
The U.S. Army asked service members on Twitter: How has serving impacted you? Some veterans and their family members sent strong message about the sacrifices they've made and continue to make.
47 States Call On Betsy Devos To Forgive Student Loans For Disabled Veterans
Attorneys general from 47 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia have asked the Department of Education to make loan discharge for permanently disabled veterans automatic.
Rolling To A Halt: Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally Ends 30-Year Tradition
Motorcyclists with the veteran advocacy group, Rolling Thunder Inc., will gather in Washington, D.C., for the last time this weekend. The group cites financial issues as its main reason for quitting.
Balancing Safety And Privacy When A Veteran Goes Missing
Wisconsin created the Green Alert - a statewide call-out when family, friends or caregivers report a troubled veteran is missing. That may save lives, but it exposes a personal crisis to all.
Among False Claims, Trump Attacked McCain For Failing Veterans
President Trump's attack on the late Sen. John McCain included an inaccurate claim about McCain's role in reforming the VA. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., called Trump's remarks "deplorable."
VA Struggles To Unlock The Reasons Behind High Suicide Rates Among Older Veterans
There's been an alarming rise in the suicide rate among younger veterans. But elderly veterans commit suicide at a rate higher than the non-veteran population. The VA wants to find out how to stop it.
'What Does War Do To An Entire Person?' — VA Studies Veterans With Blast Injuries
More veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are surviving with traumatic brain injury. In Boston, the Department of Veterans Affairs is studying the long-term effects of those injuries on 800 veterans.
Many Russians Today Take Pride In Afghan War That Foretold Soviet Demise
Thirty years ago, the Soviet Union withdrew from a disastrous nine-year war in Afghanistan. "Those who fought are being looked up to again," says one Russian veteran.
Google Talks Up Vets In Super Bowl Ad. Does It Walk The Walk?
Google advertised its new job search tool for veterans during the Super Bowl. The goal is to help vets get hired. But how many veterans work at Google?