She Lost Her Brother in Iraq. To Heal, She Co-Wrote a Book with 2 War Widows
Before she lost her brother in Iraq in 2007, Ryan Manion had no experience of wrenching loss.
Military Widow
Families of Fallen Troops Often Face Their Hardest Battle Alone
Organizations like the Army Survivors Advisory Working Group are trying to make a difference for Gold Star Families.
'Widow's Tax' to Be Eliminated by 2023 in Proposed Defense Budget
The final version of the fiscal 2020 defense budget would phase out the so-called "widow's tax" over three years if passed....
It's Time You Know the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day
In this community, Memorial Day means something much, much bigger than the start of summer.
Gold Star Family Members Can Now Become Congressional Fellows
To give members of families of the fallen first-hand experience in Congress, lawmakers approved a yearlong fellowship for the...
Marine Corps Marathon Will be 177th Race for Widow of Airman Killed in Afghanistan
Running has helped Linda Leonard Ambard come out of the protective shell that closed around her after her husband's death.
Support for Repeal of 'Widow's Tax' Higher than Ever, Military Coalition Tells Congress
Veterans and military groups are pushing for change in the upcoming defense bill.
Colorado Town Honors Army Sergeant, Rallies Around Widow
More than 200 friends and strangers had gathered outside the Costello Street Coffee House to write cards and pray and hug.
Effort to Repeal Military 'Widow's Tax' Fails in Senate
A long-pursued effort to repeal the so-called "widow's tax" failed to make it into the defense policy bill.
Could the Military 'Widow's Tax' Finally Get Abolished? Here's the Next Hurdle
The Senate is taking up the National Defense Authorization Act this week.
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Navy's Top Admiral Has No Apologies Over Carrier Lincoln's Extra-Long Deployment
The carrier deployed in April 2019. Last week, the ship arrived in Hawaii before making its final trek to San Diego.
This Lawmaker Is the Only Veteran on the Team Arguing for Trump’s Impeachment
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment.
DoD to Announce New Base Security Measures Worldwide in Wake of Pensacola Shooting
Esper will provide Naval Air Station Pensacola leadership with a preview of new security measures being developed.
Army IDs Green Beret Killed During Free Fall Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, died "during a routine military free fall" near Eloy, Arizona, according to a release.
Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
The investigation is ongoing.