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November 30, 2015

Rep Wants VA Research Data on Gulf War Illness

Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado told the acting VA under secretary for health that he wants Congress to have VA’s research data on Gulf War Illness.

November 30, 2015

The face of courage: President Obama awards 24 Medals of Honor

Their stories were among 24 true tales of bravery and heroism that were honored when President Obama awarded two-dozen Medals of Honor to 24 mostly Jewish-, or Hispanic- or African-American Army veterans who fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. 

November 30, 2015

Stopping the blood: Ex-Army medic still helping treat battle wounds

John Steinbaugh knew there had to be a better way to stop bleeding when tourniquets are not an option.

November 30, 2015

VA chief vows to streamline agency, focus on veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald says his agency, with its 14 separate password-protected websites, is too balky for veterans to navigate.

November 30, 2015

Nixon library hosts 40th reunion for Vietnam War POWs

U.S. Navy Lt. Mike McGrath was just 27 years old, with a wife and two toddler sons in the U.S., when he was shot down and taken prisoner on his 179th bombing mission during the Vietnam War.

November 29, 2015

Employers Told To Meet Vets Halfway On Jobs

Employers should offer a career and not just a job to troops leaving the military, officials at the National Veteran Employment Summit said.

November 29, 2015

Planned fallen soldier monument in Mich. veterans memorial causes controversy over prominence of gun

A planned monument that would serve as the final piece of a veterans’ memorial in a Detroit suburb has caused controversy over its prominent depiction of a military rifle, the Detroit Free Press reported.

November 29, 2015

Famed test pilot Chuck Yeager sued by homeowners group

Famed test pilot Gen. Chuck Yeager was in court this week, facing a lawsuit over alleged non-payment homeowner fees.

November 29, 2015

WWII soldier's letter finally makes it to daughter

A World War II soldier's heartfelt letter to his daughter has finally reached her hands, seven decades later.

November 29, 2015

Lawmaker, VA IG Clash Over Death Report at Hearing

A House lawmaker and the VA’s acting IG had a heated exchange over the IG report on deaths at the VA hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.