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In this July 7, 2020, file photo, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Richard Wilkie speaks at the National Press Club in Washington.

American Legion, Pelosi join calls for VA leader’s ouster

The nation's largest veterans organization and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday joined the growing calls for the ouster of President Donald Trump's Veterans Affairs chief.

24 months ago

How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniform

For many veterans, volunteering can work to ease the transition to civilian life. Here's a round-up of some VSOs veterans can volunteer for.

By Jared Morgan

2 years ago

How will Trump and Biden handle veterans issues? Here’s what they told us.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden answer questions from veterans organizations about policy issues affecting the veterans community.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

VA defends use of unproven malaria drug on veterans for coronavirus

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie on Wednesday defended the use of an unproven drug on veterans for the coronavirus, insisting they were never used as “test subjects” but given the treatment only when medically appropriate.

3 years ago

Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses

The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits "offset" which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.

By Dylan Gresik

3 years ago

VFW unveils new social media campaign to highlight continued service of military veterans

"The VFW encourages all veterans to share stories on social media using #StillServing to show how they continue to answer the call to serve in ways big and small. In addition, family or friends are asked to use #StillServing in social media posts to honor a veteran in their lives who believes the spirit of service transcends military life."

By Dylan Gresik

3 years ago