Severely Disabled Veteran Inspires Students with Words of Resilience Israel Del Toro survived an IED blast that permanently altered his life. He shared his inspirational story of perseverance...
Veteran Who Lost Limbs in Iraq Goes for World Rowing Record Ryan Kules became a double amputee after living through an IED explosion in Iraq. Now the Army veteran is honoring those lost...
Wounded K9 Handler Overcame Near-Fatal IED Blast, Found Faith to Help Others Gill would eventually earn a degree in theological leadership and dedicate his life to protecting others—especially children...
K9 Hero: Marine Survives Afghanistan IED After Dog’s Ultimate Sacrifice Rick Colts knew something was wrong the moment his military working dog changed his search pattern. It was June 1, 2011, the...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
