AMVETS Elects First Female National Commander
Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jan Brown will serve a one-year term.
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Home Association Tells Army Vet to Remove Puerto Rican Flag
A Florida homeowner association says it's against the rules for an Army veteran to fly a Puerto Rican flag outside her home.
Navy Veteran Is Lone Female Umpire for Little League World Series
The Little League World Series has had five other female umpires in its 80-year history.
DoD, VA Partner to Offer Women's Health Transition Training
Women are the fastest growing veteran population, and they often don't use their benefits.
'They Saved My Life,' Boxing Club Provides a Healing Outlet for Veterans
Boxing isn't for every veteran who needs an outlet, but for some it is a physical activity in improving mental health.
Female Veterans Are Fastest Growing Segment of Homeless Veteran Population
The image of a homeless veteran does not immediately bring to mind that of a female homeless veteran.
You Sent This World War II Vet 500 Birthday Cards
What's the best way to celebrate a 100-year-old veteran's birthday? With cake -- and about 500 birthday cards and presents.
Some Women Veterans Want VA to Change its Culture, Starting with Motto
During hearing Thursday, female vets say they are tired of being treated as spouses or worse than caregivers.
Afghanistan War Commander's Next Mission: Helping Female Vets Start Businesses
Retired Army Gen. John Nicholson, who served as commander in Afghanistan, has been named head of the PenFed Foundation.
'Treated like Second-Class Citizens': Female Marine Reflects on Her Career
She spent 20 years in the Marine Corps, from 1984 to 2004, and rose from the enlisted ranks to chief warrant officer.
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With B-1 Aging and B-21 Still Years Out, Air Force May Soon Have No Go-To Bomber
The U.S. is the only allied country that still flies bombers.
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.
DoD to Military Members, Dependents: Steer Clear of Vaping
E-cigarettes have been linked to nearly 400 cases of a mysterious lung disease.
A Navy Carrier Strike Group Is Deploying Without Its Broken-Down Aircraft Carrier
Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
List of Bases Contaminated with PFAS Chemicals Expected to Grow, Pentagon Says
The chairman of a task force on chemical contamination says the DoD plans to address issues at more than 400 bases.