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Love or hate the Ken Burns Vietnam series, at least it’s getting veterans talking
The more that Vietnam vets are willing to come forward and tell their stories, the better it is for our country.
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Congress extends VA programs, avoiding budget fight complications
VA funding was extended by Congress earlier this month, but the extra legislation was needed to prevent program disruptions.
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VA Secretary Shulkin expects Choice funds will last until the end of 2017
The VA Secretary dismisses reports the funds will be used up well ahead of schedule, but confirms they won’t last much into the new year.
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Hiring new staff remains a problem for VA’s suicide prevention efforts
VA officials had hoped to hire 1,000 additional mental health professionals this year to help prevent veterans suicides, but bringing in the new employees has proven problematic.
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WWII veteran, Bataan Death March survivor gets his medals
“As long as there is a New Mexico National Guard, these men will never be forgotten,” said New Mexico National Guard Adjutant General Kenneth Nava. “We will never forget their sacrifices.”
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Today’s grunts need better weapons and gear for those ‘last bloody 50 yards’
The following commentary is part of an ongoing series that compares the challenges in Vietnam to the challenges service members face today. Stream episodes of the PBS series The Vietnam War here. I remember summer, 1969. I was battery commander of 2/319th Field Artillery. We were the unit in direct support of 3/187 Infantry, the…
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Top VA health official steps down as major reforms loom
Poonam Alaigh said in a letter to staff on Monday that she was stepping aside for family reasons.
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VFW, American Legion slam NFL players for anthem protests
Football players who don’t stand for the national anthem are being “disrespectful” to the country and its military, the veterans group says.
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This week in Congress: Dunford faces the Senate
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 25, 2017.
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Invictus Games kick off: Here’s what you need to know about Team USA
Ninety athletes will represent Team USA in the Invictus Games, the largest wounded warrior competition of the year, beginning Saturday in Toronto.
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Love or hate the Ken Burns Vietnam series, at least it’s getting veterans talking
The more that Vietnam vets are willing to come forward and tell their stories, the better it is for our country.
-
Congress extends VA programs, avoiding budget fight complications
VA funding was extended by Congress earlier this month, but the extra legislation was needed to prevent program disruptions.
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VA Secretary Shulkin expects Choice funds will last until the end of 2017
The VA Secretary dismisses reports the funds will be used up well ahead of schedule, but confirms they won’t last much into the new year.
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Hiring new staff remains a problem for VA’s suicide prevention efforts
VA officials had hoped to hire 1,000 additional mental health professionals this year to help prevent veterans suicides, but bringing in the new employees has proven problematic.
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WWII veteran, Bataan Death March survivor gets his medals
“As long as there is a New Mexico National Guard, these men will never be forgotten,” said New Mexico National Guard Adjutant General Kenneth Nava. “We will never forget their sacrifices.”
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Today’s grunts need better weapons and gear for those ‘last bloody 50 yards’
The following commentary is part of an ongoing series that compares the challenges in Vietnam to the challenges service members face today. Stream episodes of the PBS series The Vietnam War here. I remember summer, 1969. I was battery commander of 2/319th Field Artillery. We were the unit in direct support of 3/187 Infantry, the…
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Top VA health official steps down as major reforms loom
Poonam Alaigh said in a letter to staff on Monday that she was stepping aside for family reasons.
-
VFW, American Legion slam NFL players for anthem protests
Football players who don’t stand for the national anthem are being “disrespectful” to the country and its military, the veterans group says.
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This week in Congress: Dunford faces the Senate
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 25, 2017.
-
Invictus Games kick off: Here’s what you need to know about Team USA
Ninety athletes will represent Team USA in the Invictus Games, the largest wounded warrior competition of the year, beginning Saturday in Toronto.
-
Love or hate the Ken Burns Vietnam series, at least it’s getting veterans talking
The more that Vietnam vets are willing to come forward and tell their stories, the better it is for our country.
-
Congress extends VA programs, avoiding budget fight complications
VA funding was extended by Congress earlier this month, but the extra legislation was needed to prevent program disruptions.
-
VA Secretary Shulkin expects Choice funds will last until the end of 2017
The VA Secretary dismisses reports the funds will be used up well ahead of schedule, but confirms they won’t last much into the new year.
-
Hiring new staff remains a problem for VA’s suicide prevention efforts
VA officials had hoped to hire 1,000 additional mental health professionals this year to help prevent veterans suicides, but bringing in the new employees has proven problematic.
-
WWII veteran, Bataan Death March survivor gets his medals
“As long as there is a New Mexico National Guard, these men will never be forgotten,” said New Mexico National Guard Adjutant General Kenneth Nava. “We will never forget their sacrifices.”
-
Today’s grunts need better weapons and gear for those ‘last bloody 50 yards’
The following commentary is part of an ongoing series that compares the challenges in Vietnam to the challenges service members face today. Stream episodes of the PBS series The Vietnam War here. I remember summer, 1969. I was battery commander of 2/319th Field Artillery. We were the unit in direct support of 3/187 Infantry, the…
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Top VA health official steps down as major reforms loom
Poonam Alaigh said in a letter to staff on Monday that she was stepping aside for family reasons.
-
VFW, American Legion slam NFL players for anthem protests
Football players who don’t stand for the national anthem are being “disrespectful” to the country and its military, the veterans group says.
-
This week in Congress: Dunford faces the Senate
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 25, 2017.
-
Invictus Games kick off: Here’s what you need to know about Team USA
Ninety athletes will represent Team USA in the Invictus Games, the largest wounded warrior competition of the year, beginning Saturday in Toronto.
