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November 15, 2018

Decorated Vermont veteran exposed to burn pits dies after cancer fight

The top-ranking official from the Vermont National Guard whose family believes that his diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer was due to his exposure to burn pits, passed away on Wednesday. Brigadier General Michael T. Heston, who also was one of the highest ranking members of his state's National Guard when he served as Assistant Adjutant General, succumbed to Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer on Thursday—just days after stopping treatment and being placed in home hospice care with his family.

November 15, 2018

Veteran with no family has hundreds show up for funeral in Tennessee

A Marine Corps veteran who was listed as "unclaimed" after he died had hundreds show up at his funeral last week in Tennessee last week to make sure he wasn't forgotten.

November 13, 2018

Fmr. Amb. Ryan Crocker: We must keep our promises to those who serve with us

In return for the bravery and service of the Iraqi and Afghan interpreters who serve alongside our troops, America pledged to protect them and allow them – if they desire – to immigrate here. Right now, our country is not keeping its promise.

November 12, 2018

PGA helping America’s veterans at Congressional Country Club

For the past two years, Congressional Country Club has welcomed America's combat veterans to its world class facilities and championship golf courses for two months of instruction, free of charge. The goal: helping America’s heroes heal through the game of golf. 

November 12, 2018

Trump, Pence miss Veterans Day observance at Arlington Cemetery

President Trump is spending Monday at the White House and had no plans to visit Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia as America observes the Veterans Day holiday.

November 12, 2018

Veterans Day: Respect, gratitude and support -- how every American can honor veterans

Veterans Day is an annual reminder of what we have to be grateful for every day – that America is blessed with unprecedented safety and security at home because of the hard-fought sacrifice of so many men and women who’ve worn a military uniform.

November 12, 2018

National Medal of Honor Museum, CEO: Let's honor the extraordinary courage, commitment of our bravest

We need to preserve the stories of our nation’s Medal of Honor recipients and harness their power to inspire tens of millions of Americans in current and future generations to carry out the medal’s core values in our everyday lives.

November 11, 2018

Veterans Day: By the time I saw my VA doctor, he said it was too late

Unfortunately, I am not the only veteran who has been denied the care they earned.

November 11, 2018

Dr. Marc Siegel: Why is the FDA approving a powerful new synthetic opioid in the midst of a crisis? Here’s why

The drug serves a potentially important medical niche providing an alternative for rapid pain relief in austere settings like the battlefield.

November 11, 2018

Veterans fought for our right to vote – Don’t let Florida election officials take it away

Thank veterans for protecting our right to vote and let's keep elections honest.