He was awarded a Silver Star for a battle the US said never happenedOn Aug. 11, 2025, 57 years after the battle, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the recovery of James Henry Calfee from Lima Site 85.By Richard Sisk2 days ago
Veterans of Bravo Company receive Bronze Medals 56 years after combatMore than half a century later, 14 soldiers of Bravo Company were formally awarded Bronze Star Medals for their actions in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.By Claire Barrett5 days ago
How the last VFW post in one city is shaking things upNew Orleans’ last remaining Veterans of Foreign Wars post is breaking the mold.By Kristine Froeba3 years ago
Senators reach deal to advance sweeping military toxic exposure legislationThe measure could be passed out of the chamber in the next few weeks and become law later this summer.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Army veteran volunteers with bomb tech crews in UkraineRetired Army Lt. Col. John Culp is currently volunteering in Kyiv with the nonprofit Bomb Techs Without Borders.By Blair Drake3 years ago
23 things veterans carry with them for lifeTinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.By Sarah Sicard3 years ago
The changing face of the VFWThe older generation is still in attendance, but the new face of the VFW looks like you.By Kristine Froeba3 years ago
Marines to field multibarrel sniper rifle to replace two existing weaponsThe rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.By Todd South3 years ago
This week in Congress: Military leaders line up to ask for bigger budgets next yearDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 9, 2022.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
WWI Navy hero may get Medal of Honor 52 years after deathThe Valor Medals Review Project is studying WWI minority veterans who may have been unfairly denied the Medal of Honor.By Rick Neale, Florida Today3 years ago
Bond formed in the Marine Corps continues to college — and beyondA group of nine former Marines has maintained their bond through college life at Arizona State University.By Korie Wilkins3 years ago
Veterans unemployment under 3% for second consecutive monthThe positive news may be a sign that the U.S. economy is near a full recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.By Leo Shane III3 years ago