September 6, 2018 Homeless Philadelphia man Johnny Bobbitt will get his $400G, GoFundMe says Johnny Bobbitt, the homeless military veteran who had $400,000 raised for him by well-wishers, will receive the full amount of money even though those behind the fundraiser allegedly squandered it.
September 3, 2018 Petraeus: US has ‘sacred obligation’ to help burn-pit veterans Army Gen. David Petraeus, who was instrumental in guiding U.S. troops during the Iraq War, says that America’s service members should be receiving assistance for the mounting medical issues that they fear have come as a result of being exposed to burn pits while stationed at military bases.
September 1, 2018 Korean War vet, 98, walks 12 miles each day to see ailing wife Distance does not deter 98-year-old Korean War veteran Luther Younger from seeing his now-paralyzed wife Waverlee.
August 28, 2018 Vets in tech: Silicon Valley must lead the way This year, the American economy achieved a historic feat as job openings now outnumber the jobless, the first time on record this has happened. While this is a positive trend overall, there are two groups that risk continuing to be left behind: the youngest post-9/11 veterans, ages 25-34 and the military spouse.
August 26, 2018 'Paws of War' brings joy, in form of puppy, to family of airman killed in Iraq When an Air National Guard airman from New York was deployed to Iraq, he promised to bring home a puppy for his daughters when he returned in June.
August 23, 2018 94-year-old Kentucky veteran receives medals 72 years late A 94-year-old U.S. Navy veteran waited 72 years, but he has finally received the medals he's due from World War II.
August 22, 2018 VA wrongly denied benefits for victims of military sexual trauma: report The Department of Veteran Affairs wrongly denied benefits for thousands of veterans who have claimed they suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder relating to a sexual assault that occurred during their military service, a new government watchdog report found.
August 20, 2018 Paralyzed veteran on 1,500-mile handcycling journey to raise awareness on mental health Army National Guard veteran Ricky Raley understands the struggles faced by injured soldiers returning from war.
August 19, 2018 Marine vet's promotion to sergeant officially recognized 73 years after sinking of USS Indianapolis Cpl. Edgar Harrell's promotion to sergeant in 1945 was finally made official – 73 years later.
August 17, 2018 Trump blames DC, as military parade plans unravel over costs The Defense Department says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.