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Soldier killed in Korean War to be buried next week
Army Cpl. Gordon D. McCarthy’s remains will be buried next week at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly a year after they were identified.
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Total number of VA claims lost in online systems tops 120,000
The number of veterans discovered to be affected by the mistakes has grown in recent months.
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Defense authorization deal expected this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.
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Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was ‘fearless,’ his commander says
Veteran Marine Lance Cpl. Joel David Beal was hit by a mortar round while attempting to destroy a Russian infantry vehicle, his commander said.
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A soldier’s death leaves his family rooted in the town he chose
Two Army helicopter pilots chose Kentucky to put down roots, gathering family around them. Now one is gone, killed in an accident over the Mediterranean.
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Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldier
Staff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.
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A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.
Spc. Maria Martinez’s family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.
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Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
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VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
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VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023
Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.
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Soldier killed in Korean War to be buried next week
Army Cpl. Gordon D. McCarthy’s remains will be buried next week at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly a year after they were identified.
-
Total number of VA claims lost in online systems tops 120,000
The number of veterans discovered to be affected by the mistakes has grown in recent months.
-
Defense authorization deal expected this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.
-
Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was ‘fearless,’ his commander says
Veteran Marine Lance Cpl. Joel David Beal was hit by a mortar round while attempting to destroy a Russian infantry vehicle, his commander said.
-
A soldier’s death leaves his family rooted in the town he chose
Two Army helicopter pilots chose Kentucky to put down roots, gathering family around them. Now one is gone, killed in an accident over the Mediterranean.
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Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldier
Staff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.
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A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.
Spc. Maria Martinez’s family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.
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Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
-
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
-
VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023
Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.
-
Soldier killed in Korean War to be buried next week
Army Cpl. Gordon D. McCarthy’s remains will be buried next week at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly a year after they were identified.
-
Total number of VA claims lost in online systems tops 120,000
The number of veterans discovered to be affected by the mistakes has grown in recent months.
-
Defense authorization deal expected this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.
-
Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was ‘fearless,’ his commander says
Veteran Marine Lance Cpl. Joel David Beal was hit by a mortar round while attempting to destroy a Russian infantry vehicle, his commander said.
-
A soldier’s death leaves his family rooted in the town he chose
Two Army helicopter pilots chose Kentucky to put down roots, gathering family around them. Now one is gone, killed in an accident over the Mediterranean.
-
Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldier
Staff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.
-
A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.
Spc. Maria Martinez’s family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.
-
Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
-
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
-
VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023
Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.













