In Reversal, DoD Will Let Wounded Warriors Transfer GI Bill Benefits
The DoD announced the strict no-extension, no-transfer policy will not apply to currently serving Purple Heart recipients.
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Injured Soldiers May Not Have to Take the Army's New Fitness Test
Soldiers with permanent profiles who are unable to complete the new ACFT may be allowed to take an alternate fitness test.
Two Years Later, Sailor Wounded During Syria Deployment Is Finally Home
The homecoming his family had eagerly awaited for nearly two years finally happened for Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy.
Trump Welcomes Wounded Warriors Who Are on Their Annual Ride
President Trump highlighted his efforts to build up the military as he welcomed wounded warriors for a White House visit.
VA Needs to Improve Head Injury Disability Evaluation System, Study Finds
A panel says the VA should include insomnia, vestibular dysfunction and near-vision impairment in evaluating patients.
Veterans' Combat Trauma Is Often Passed Onto Their Children
"A national effort is required to help reduce the stigma and social isolation experienced by caregivers' children."
VA to Get 3 New Fisher Houses for Families of Troops Needing Medical Care
Fisher Houses are coming to Michigan and Nebraska for the first time.
Wounded Warriors to Compete in Marine Corps Trials at Camp Pendleton
The competitions include archery, cycling, rowing, shooting, power lifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wh...
Face-to-Face Meetings Pay Off for Job-Hunting Veterans, Research Finds
Over the last five years, the unemployment rate for veterans registered with WWP has dropped from 20 to 12 percent.
Family of WWI Veteran Receives Long-Lost Lady Columbia Wound Certificate
The Lady of Columbia Wound Certificate was a precursor to the Purple Heart Medal, recognizing troops wounded in battle.
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Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No
A provision in the House defense policy bill would create an entitlement to cover food and other needs.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
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Lawmaker Orders Investigation into 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
A bill in Congress would order a GAO report on whether there really are gender disparities in uniform prices.
US Marine Corps Asks Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Marine Symbols for Campaign
The service apparently wrote Hunter a letter asking him to immediately stop using the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.