Trailblazing Journalist Who Chronicled the Trauma of Vietnam Dies at 91 Myra MacPherson, who fearlessly busted open doors for female journalist and wrote a landmark book on the Vietnam War, died on...
Study: Toxins in Gulf War Led to Early Menopause for Women Veterans A VA-led study found that women Gulf War veterans were three times more likely to experience early menopause, exposing...
Therapy in the Sky: Utah Veterans Find Peace, Solace in Skydiving Leaps of Hope, a nonprofit in Utah, is giving veterans the adrenaline rush and camaraderie they miss from the military...
Congress Passes Bill to Fund National Center to Help Justice-Involved Veterans A recent bipartisan bill passed to build a hub to help veterans struggling to stay out of the justice system.
Colorado Couple Turns Hockey League into Safe Haven for Veterans A couple in Colorado is helping veterans and first responders heal from PTSD and stress through the Brave Warriors Hockey...
The Vietnam Veterans Who Fought for Modern PTSD Treatments Vietnam veterans fought a second war at home to get recognition and treatment. That fight created the modern VA mental health...
‘I Never Want to See it Again.’ Vietnam Soldier Recalls Deadly Napalm, Tet Offensive Robert Hendricks, a U.S. Army veteran, shares his harrowing story of surviving the Tet Offensive and the effects of napalm...
EMDR: The PTSD Treatment Many Veterans Don't Know the VA Offers Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) sounds complicated, but the treatment itself is straightforward.
Why the Winter Blues Make PTSD Symptoms Worse and What Veterans Can Do About It Winter amplifies PTSD symptoms through biology, darkness and isolation that hits veterans hard.
Seasonal Depression: Mission Roll Call Helps Veterans Overcome Holiday Anxiety Many veterans struggle during the holidays. Mission Roll Call, a veteran led organization, provides resources for both...
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Navy Veteran Who Would Have Been Buried Alone Hundreds of strangers filled a Pennsylvania church to ensure a U.S. Navy veteran who died without family received the send...
Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark.
How a Wounded Pigeon Named Cher Ami Saved the Lost Battalion in WWI A wounded pigeon named Cher Ami helped save a battalion of American soldiers, becoming one of the most recognized animals in...
This 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Every February, Black History Month shines a light on Americans whose contributions shaped the nation. One belongs to Pfc...
