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Veterans sentenced for role in $65 million insurance fraud scheme

Two members of a scheme to bilk a military health care program out of more than $65 million received sentences in federal court.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

13 months ago

Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t

Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.

By Davis Winkie, Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III

16 months ago

Military families will see a boost in separation pay in 2024

Troops forced to serve apart from their dependents will now get up to $400 a month in extra financial help.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

This Marine took reins of air traffic control during Kabul evacuation

Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, Military Times' 2023 Marine of the Year, controlled air traffic for the largest noncombatant evacuation in military history.

By Irene Loewenson

22 months ago

Lawyer pleads guilty to defrauding veterans, retirees out of millions

A woman used her law firm to prey on retiree investors and “military veterans in desperate financial straits.”

By J.D. Simkins

2 years ago

2 plead guilty after stealing more than $100 million in GI Bill funds

The pair reportedly falsified enrollment and course completion numbers in order to scheme the agency out of more than $100 million.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 years ago