Veterans’ 2026 Priorities Put Health Care, Suicide Prevention to Congress Mission Roll Call survey shows veterans want Congress to prioritize healthcare access, disability support, suicide prevention...
From Lizard Venom to Ozempic: How VA Research Changed Medicine A VA researcher’s breakthrough led to one of the most consequential health advances of the 21st century.
Paralyzed Marine, Family Wait for Justice as Bar Shooting Case Stalls A Marine Corps veteran paralyzed following a San Antonio bar shooting is waiting for a trial date as prosecutors said the...
Heart Transplant Saves Ailing Iraq War Veteran After finding out his heart was failing at age 25, Army veteran Keith McCarter finally found the path to get healthy again.
VA Halts Abortion Care for Veterans After DOJ Opinion The VA's ending of abortion care and most counseling nationwide is due to a DOJ opinion that critics warn will restrict...
As Military Grows, VA’s Next Chapter Is About Scale, Innovation & Opportunity The U.S. military’s decision to grow in 2026 will shape the force for decades. Less visibly, but just as importantly, it will...
Veterans Can Now Get VA Auto Grants Every 10 Years. Here's What Changed A disabled veteran who received a Department of Veterans Affairs automobile grant decades ago can now apply for another one.
Veterans Earn Key Victory in Battle Over Gulf War Illness A letter sent to Vietnam Veterans of America outlines how the Department of War plans to address Gulf War Illness, opening up...
Here's How to Maximize VA Benefits over Your Lifetime VA benefits can play a critical role in a veteran's financial plan. Here's a three-tiered look at how to make the most of...
VA's AI Tools Lack Patient Safety Oversight, Watchdog Warns Artificial intelligence chatbots help Department of Veterans Affairs doctors document patient visits and make clinical...
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...