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An Air Force vet died with no known family. Thousands of strangers came to his funeral in Texas to say goodbye.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was one of many who spread the word about Joseph Walker’s funeral on social media.
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Court rules VA must pay disability benefits to ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans
The decision could affect up to 90,000 veterans who have been petitioning VA officials for disability payouts for years.
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IAVA founder Rieckhoff stepping down from group’s top job
The Army veteran has served as the group’s top leader since it’s founding in 2005.
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Lawmakers want more VA research into medical marijuana, but lack agreement on path ahead
House members are reviewing separate bills both aimed at forcing administration officials to study the illegal substance for medical purposes.
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This week in Congress: Lawmakers question troops’ southern border mission
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 27, 2019.
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3 WWII veterans honored with France’s most distinguished medal
Three St. Louis-area World War II veterans in their 90s who played roles in liberating France from Nazi occupation have been given France’s Legion of Honor.
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Trump drops wall funding demand, reaches deal to end the government shutdown
Federal workers, including the Coast Guard, could see their pay restored as early as next week.
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Millions of GI Bill dollars are going to questionable schools — and it could soon be billions: VA watchdog
The state-based agencies tasked with approving school programs for GI Bill funds have potentially let millions go toward educating student veterans at ineligible, delinquent schools, a recent audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has found.
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Tribal elder in viral standoff video was not a Vietnam veteran, military records show
Native American drummer Nathan Phillips had previously claimed to be a ‘recon ranger’ who served during ‘Vietnam times’
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New session means more turnover for House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
More than half of the panel’s members are new to veterans policy issues, following a trend in recent years.
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An Air Force vet died with no known family. Thousands of strangers came to his funeral in Texas to say goodbye.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was one of many who spread the word about Joseph Walker’s funeral on social media.
-
Court rules VA must pay disability benefits to ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans
The decision could affect up to 90,000 veterans who have been petitioning VA officials for disability payouts for years.
-
IAVA founder Rieckhoff stepping down from group’s top job
The Army veteran has served as the group’s top leader since it’s founding in 2005.
-
Lawmakers want more VA research into medical marijuana, but lack agreement on path ahead
House members are reviewing separate bills both aimed at forcing administration officials to study the illegal substance for medical purposes.
-
This week in Congress: Lawmakers question troops’ southern border mission
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 27, 2019.
-
3 WWII veterans honored with France’s most distinguished medal
Three St. Louis-area World War II veterans in their 90s who played roles in liberating France from Nazi occupation have been given France’s Legion of Honor.
-
Trump drops wall funding demand, reaches deal to end the government shutdown
Federal workers, including the Coast Guard, could see their pay restored as early as next week.
-
Millions of GI Bill dollars are going to questionable schools — and it could soon be billions: VA watchdog
The state-based agencies tasked with approving school programs for GI Bill funds have potentially let millions go toward educating student veterans at ineligible, delinquent schools, a recent audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has found.
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Tribal elder in viral standoff video was not a Vietnam veteran, military records show
Native American drummer Nathan Phillips had previously claimed to be a ‘recon ranger’ who served during ‘Vietnam times’
-
New session means more turnover for House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
More than half of the panel’s members are new to veterans policy issues, following a trend in recent years.
-
An Air Force vet died with no known family. Thousands of strangers came to his funeral in Texas to say goodbye.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was one of many who spread the word about Joseph Walker’s funeral on social media.
-
Court rules VA must pay disability benefits to ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans
The decision could affect up to 90,000 veterans who have been petitioning VA officials for disability payouts for years.
-
IAVA founder Rieckhoff stepping down from group’s top job
The Army veteran has served as the group’s top leader since it’s founding in 2005.
-
Lawmakers want more VA research into medical marijuana, but lack agreement on path ahead
House members are reviewing separate bills both aimed at forcing administration officials to study the illegal substance for medical purposes.
-
This week in Congress: Lawmakers question troops’ southern border mission
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 27, 2019.
-
3 WWII veterans honored with France’s most distinguished medal
Three St. Louis-area World War II veterans in their 90s who played roles in liberating France from Nazi occupation have been given France’s Legion of Honor.
-
Trump drops wall funding demand, reaches deal to end the government shutdown
Federal workers, including the Coast Guard, could see their pay restored as early as next week.
-
Millions of GI Bill dollars are going to questionable schools — and it could soon be billions: VA watchdog
The state-based agencies tasked with approving school programs for GI Bill funds have potentially let millions go toward educating student veterans at ineligible, delinquent schools, a recent audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has found.
-
Tribal elder in viral standoff video was not a Vietnam veteran, military records show
Native American drummer Nathan Phillips had previously claimed to be a ‘recon ranger’ who served during ‘Vietnam times’
-
New session means more turnover for House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
More than half of the panel’s members are new to veterans policy issues, following a trend in recent years.



