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yna.co.krpolitics5 days ago
California veterans face reduced access to higher education funding after federal grant freeze attempt
Federal officials attempted to freeze grant dollars supporting a California program that helps veterans transition into higher education. The action prompted calls for a state legislative fix, including potential use of a $12 billion bond measure.
Fox Newssports5 days ago
Nearly 200 injured service members compete in 2026 Warrior Games
Nearly 200 U.S. service members with service-related injuries participated in the 2026 Warrior Games held in San Antonio, Texas. The eight-day event featured 12 adaptive sports for athletes from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Space Force and Special Operati…
foxnews.comworld8 days ago
Veterans complete 12-week sailing expedition around Britain
A crew of injured and wounded veterans and serving personnel finished a 12-week charity voyage covering 2,000 nautical miles. The expedition supported more than 500 injured veterans and raised funds for the Turn to Starboard charity.
brobible.compolitics9 days ago
Proposed GWOT Memorial Design Draws Congressional Criticism
Lawmakers objected to an abstract design for a planned memorial honoring service members who served after the September 11 attacks. The design was unveiled Wednesday by the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.
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Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
Abstract Memorial Design on National Mall Faces Republican Criticism
A crescent-shaped memorial using reclaimed steel and vegetation was unveiled Thursday for the National Mall. Several Republican lawmakers called for a new design.
globalresearch.capolitics10 days ago
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Design Unveiled on National Mall, Draws Bipartisan Congressional Criticism
A classically inspired amphitheater by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma was presented this week. The plan incorporates reclaimed steel, 9/11 artifacts, and a reflecting pool on the National Mall.
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Congress Authorizes Medal of Honor for Vietnam Veteran James Capers Jr.
Private Law 119-1 directs the President to award the Medal of Honor to former Marine James Capers Jr. The award recognizes actions during the Vietnam War that previously received the Silver Star.
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Congress Authorizes Medal of Honor for John W. Ripley
Public Law 119-81 directs the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for actions in the Vietnam War. The statute creates a statutory exception to the time limit that normally bars consideration of awards more than three years after the qualifying service.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics5 days ago
Jamaican National Indicted on Immigration Fraud and Benefits Charges
Britney Sherene Curry, 26, faces federal charges including immigration fraud, false statements, mail fraud, and wire fraud after allegedly overstaying a visa and using a sham marriage to obtain citizenship and VA benefits.
finance12 days ago
U.S. Army Restores Horse-Drawn Caissons at Arlington National Cemetery
The service returned the 75-year tradition to up to 10 weekly funerals after a 2023 shutdown. It spent roughly $30 million on new wagons, facilities, and training.
nypost.compolitics12 days ago
Afghan veteran launches GoFundMe for bionic arm after receiving only static prosthetics from NHS
Ben McBean, 39, lost an arm and leg in 2008 and has never received a moving prosthetic through the NHS. He has raised nearly £22,000 toward a £26,000 target.
Usa Todaypolitics13 days ago
Veterans Group Lobbies Congress for Legal Definition, New Funding and Treatment Programs for Moral Injury
Moral injury gained formal recognition in September 2025. Veterans groups now seek a legal definition and expanded federal research and pilot programs.
Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
Four Branches Bourbon, a Veteran-Owned Distiller, Named One of Three Winners in Fox Business 'Made in America' Contest
The veteran-founded distillery received a $25,000 prize and national television exposure for its tribute to military service ahead of America's 250th anniversary.
rediff.compolitics5 days ago
100-Year-Old Veteran Recalls Landing on Utah Beach and Losing His Best Friend to German Shellfire
Joe Picard, now 100, served as clerk for the 552nd Field Artillery Battalion and still remembers the 1944 campaign from Normandy to Aachen.
news.sky.comworld17 days ago
107-Year-Old D-Day Veteran Recalls U.S. Role in Normandy Invasion
CBS News reported that Navy lieutenant Arthur Rose, now 107, spoke with correspondent Tony Dokoupil ahead of the 82nd anniversary of the largest seaborne assault in history.
Military.comworld25 days ago
Army Veteran Recovers from TBI with Service Dogs and Spouse
Tyler McGibbon, a U.S. Army veteran, sustained a traumatic brain injury during a 2014 deployment. He spent three months in a coma and more than two years in hospitals before receiving service dogs from America’s VetDogs.
Military.compolitics26 days ago
Marine Veteran Graham Platner Seeks Democratic Nomination for Maine Senate Seat
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins since 1997. He has secured endorsements from several Democratic senators and leads in fundraising and polling within the Democratic primary.
Fortunefinance27 days ago
Veterans face employment challenges as trade jobs remain unfilled
A study found roughly one-third of veterans struggle to secure full-time civilian work after leaving service. Skilled trades programs report openings in welding, HVAC, electrical, and construction fields.
Nbc Newsworld27 days ago
Two Medal of Honor recipients discuss Memorial Day significance
Two U.S. military veterans awarded the Medal of Honor spoke about the holiday's purpose. NBC News aired the segment on its Nightly News broadcast.
theyeshivaworld.comworld28 days ago
Memorial Day parade draws thousands to Washington for 250th anniversary events
Thousands gathered in the nation's capital Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade, the first of multiple official celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary this summer. High school bands and veterans from several wars marched along Constitution Avenue Northwest under cl…
nypost.comworld28 days ago
Vietnam War POW Shares American Dream Story for 2026 Series
Everett Alvarez recounts his eight-and-a-half years as a prisoner in North Vietnam and reflects on freedoms many Americans take for granted. The interview is the first installment in a New York Post and Milken Center series running through July 4.
japantimes.co.jpworld28 days ago
106-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Survivor Shares Memories on 85th Anniversary
Freeman Johnson, the oldest living survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack, is marking the 85th anniversary by recounting his firsthand account. At 106, he continues to honor those lost and educate younger generations about the day that changed the United States.
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nypost.comworld28 days ago
Navy to Bury Identified Pearl Harbor Sailor With Honors on May 30
The remains of 17-year-old Fireman 3rd Class Royle Luker, killed aboard the USS West Virginia during the December 7, 1941 attack, will receive full military honors at a May 30 burial in Plainview, Arkansas. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirmed his identity in 2024 afte…
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Fox Newsworld29 days ago
World War II Veteran Addresses Crowd at National Memorial
A 97-year-old veteran spoke at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., during Memorial Day weekend. His remarks focused on military service and the number of Americans who served and died in the war.
theyeshivaworld.comworld29 days ago
Medal of Honor recipients discuss service during Memorial Day weekend interview
Two retired Army service members who received the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan spoke with a CBS News anchor. The interview aired on Memorial Day weekend ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary.
nypost.comworld29 days ago
World War II Veterans Share Accounts Before Numbers Decline
Fewer than 45,000 of the more than 16 million Americans who served in World War II remain alive. Three veterans described their experiences on Iwo Jima and Bougainville in interviews conducted for an oral-history project.
New York Postworld5 days ago
U.S. Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Nationwide on Memorial Day
Flags will be lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Monday, May 25, then raised to full-staff at noon. The observance honors U.S. Armed Forces members who died in service and follows U.S. Flag Code protocol.
Fox Newspolitics30 days ago
Mail ad in Texas primary criticizes veteran candidate's disability rating
A political action committee aligned with one candidate in a Texas congressional primary sent mailers that question another candidate's use of a 100 percent military disability rating. Veterans have condemned the timing and content of the ads.
Washington Examinerpolitics30 days ago
Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman Discusses Service and Memorial Day
Redman, who served 21 years and was wounded in Iraq, spoke about his career and the meaning of Memorial Day ahead of the holiday and the nation's 250th anniversary.
nypost.compolitics5 days ago
Escondido Man Hospitalized After Assault, Suspect in Custody
A 69-year-old Escondido resident was seriously injured in a street assault on Wednesday afternoon. Police arrested a 32-year-old local man and charged him with attempted murder.
forbes.comworld32 days ago
Contest Offers Jeep to Veterans and First Responders
Volition America is running a sweepstakes that awards a Jeep to one American veteran or first responder. CBS News interviewed company leadership and a military veteran about the program details.
nbcnews.comworld32 days ago
Polish WWII Veterans and Families Reunite at Devon Resettlement Camp
Former residents gathered at Ilford Park in Stover to share memories of life at the resettlement camp established in 1948. The Ministry of Defence has opened a consultation on the future of the site, which currently houses 42 residents.
GB Newspolitics33 days ago
Tesco Opens Three Veteran Cafes in Partnership With Help for Heroes
Tesco has opened three veteran cafes in Nottingham, Wrexham and Birmingham as part of a trial with Help for Heroes. The cafes offer free drinks and access to charity specialists for veterans and their families.
Fox Newsfinance34 days ago
Denver Broncos Player Meets Veterans Ahead of Memorial Day Honor Flight
A Denver Broncos offensive lineman met with more than 50 local veterans in Colorado Springs earlier this month. The veterans, who served in the Vietnam and Korean Wars, will travel to Washington, D.C., this weekend on an Honor Flight.
news.google.comfinance36 days ago
Bankruptcy Court Forecloses Large Chapter 11 Case Over Missed Filing Deadline
A Colorado bankruptcy judge foreclosed a large Chapter 11 case this month after a court filing package missed the May 1 deadline due to a lost air envelope. The filing arrived one day late after being reported missing to federal law enforcement and local police.
bbc.co.ukpolitics43 days ago
Purple Heart Veteran Self-Deports After ICE Threatens Arrest at Check-In
Sae Joon Park, a 56-year-old Army veteran who received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989, self-deported to South Korea in June 2025 after immigration officials threatened to detain him. Park had been granted deferred action on a prior…
bbc.co.ukworld45 days ago
Ex-homeless British veterans complete two-week heritage restoration in Malta
A group of 10 previously homeless British veterans from the Army, Royal Navy and RAF returned to the UK after participating in a fortnight-long heritage restoration project in Malta. The veterans contributed 900 hours of labour to preserve military sites at Fort Delimara and an o…
theconversation.comworld48 days ago
British Veterans and Police Ease PTSD Symptoms Through Horse Therapy Courses
Members of the British armed forces and police are finding relief from PTSD by interacting with horses. The charity Warrior Equine offers three-day courses where participants use body language to engage the animals. The programs focus on leading horses into pens and encouraging m…
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apnews.compolitics49 days agoSourced
Medal of Honor Recipient's Remains Identified and Buried After 80 Years
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi, who died more than 80 years ago, and arranged his burial in his hometown. The identification provides closure for his family and updates military records on unaccounted-for service membe…
sbs.com.auworld58 days ago
Australians Mark Anzac Day; War Crime Charges Proceed Against Ben Roberts-Smith
Australians marked Anzac Day on April 25, 2026, with dawn services and marches honoring military service. The commemorations occurred amid the recent arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes charges related to Afghanistan. Veterans expressed pride in their service…
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Dozens Detained During Protest Against U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict
Dozens of American veterans and military family members were detained after initiating a protest against the ongoing Iran war. The demonstration voiced opposition to the conflict. Reuters reported the events as a direct response to the war.
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dailywire.comworld72 days ago
3M Faces Lawsuits from Over 200,000 Military Personnel Over Combat Arms Earplugs
More than 200,000 U.S. military service members and veterans have filed lawsuits against 3M, alleging that the company's Combat Arms earplugs failed to provide adequate hearing protection during use. The legal actions claim the earplugs, designed for combat environments, led to h…
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