Heart Transplant Saves Ailing Iraq War Veteran After finding out his heart was failing at age 25, Army veteran Keith McCarter finally found the path to get healthy again.
Veteran Education Fraud Watch Fraudulent student aid and related scams are impacting veterans and other military-connected students. This article provides...
VA Halts Abortion Care for Veterans After DOJ Opinion The VA's ending of abortion care and most counseling nationwide is due to a DOJ opinion that critics warn will restrict...
As Military Grows, VA’s Next Chapter Is About Scale, Innovation & Opportunity The U.S. military’s decision to grow in 2026 will shape the force for decades. Less visibly, but just as importantly, it will...
Video Shows Alex Pretti Giving Final Salute to Veteran He Treated in ICU Alex Pretti, shot and killed by federal agents on Saturday, was filmed honoring a veteran he cared for as a VA nurse during a...
Veterans Can Now Get VA Auto Grants Every 10 Years. Here's What Changed A disabled veteran who received a Department of Veterans Affairs automobile grant decades ago can now apply for another one.
Monthly Benefits for Survivors of Fallen Active-Duty Service Members When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of...
Lump-Sum Benefits for Survivors of Active-Duty Military Members Even military families often don’t know what benefits are available to the surviving family of an active-duty service member.
Trump’s Criticism of NATO Soldiers in Afghanistan Angers Veterans Latest statements by the president saying NATO soldiers stayed off the front lines have angered veterans and political...
Ask Lacey: Is Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay Taxed? Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) can be hard to wrap your head around, especially when it comes to taxes and...
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Navy Veteran Who Would Have Been Buried Alone Hundreds of strangers filled a Pennsylvania church to ensure a U.S. Navy veteran who died without family received the send...
Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark.
How a Wounded Pigeon Named Cher Ami Saved the Lost Battalion in WWI A wounded pigeon named Cher Ami helped save a battalion of American soldiers, becoming one of the most recognized animals in...
This 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Every February, Black History Month shines a light on Americans whose contributions shaped the nation. One belongs to Pfc...
