Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
Dockery earned two Silver Stars, one of which this authorization would upgrade by two awards.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Trump to meet arms executives Friday in push to boost weapon supplies
The meeting will focus on rapidly replenishing the U.S. stockpile of munitions and weapons expended in the Iran war.
By Tanya Noury
Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Kelly’s punishment for unlawful orders video
Hegseth is appealing a judge’s order that blocks him from punishing Kelly for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Trump presents Medal of Honor to 100-year-old Korean War veteran during State of the Union
“Tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation.
By Tanya Noury
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
“I hope my presence represents that they just can’t lie and have it be okay,” George Retes told Military Times.
By Patricia Kime
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
By Patricia Kime
Opinion
Veterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it
"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.
By Barry Jesinoski
American MIA group and Filipino Muslim government unite to bring home World War II servicemen
They will search for remains of four U.S. soldiers, including a general who became a hero after his refusal to obey Japanese orders led to his execution.
By Ken McLaughlin, The War Horse
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The VA will continue collecting public comment on the rule but it “will not be enforced at any time in the future," VA Secretary Doug Collins said.
By Patricia Kime
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran has filed suit over a VA rule that requires medical examiners to factor in a medication's effects when determining a disability rating.
By Patricia Kime
VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
If a medication or treatment lowers a veteran's disability level, the rating will be based on the lower level, according to a new VA regulation.
By Patricia Kime