Senators seek to make it easier for VA to exhume ‘disgraced’ veterans A proposed bill would give VA more latitude to exhume the remains of veterans convicted of serious crimes who are buried in national cemeteries.By Karen Jowers12 hours ago
Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal chargesArmy veteran Jan Carey set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on flag burning.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press16 hours ago
Silent crashes: Hidden toll of brain trauma on naval aviatorsLawmakers are investigating whether the Navy ignored evidence of widespread traumatic brain injuries. For some pilots, the questions feel long overdue.By Bridget Reis3 days ago
Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefitsAuthorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.6 days ago
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposalsSeveral Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying. By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: reportFewer veterans are donating their free time to charities today then they did four years ago, but their involvement remains strong. By Leo Shane III7 days ago