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Rafael Rivera's tattoo of an American Flag in the shape of Long Island, with a banner from John 15:13.

Sick veterans demand medical coverage for illnesses caused by burn pits

Mar 09, 2022
President Biden is urging Congress to send a burn-pits bill to his desk.
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In this April 28, 2011, photo, an Afghan national army pickup truck passes parked U.S. armored military vehicles as smoke rises from a fire in a trash burn pit at Forward Operating Base Caferetta Nawzad, Helmand province south of Kabul, Afghanistan.

House to vote on bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits

Mar 03, 2022
The bill would open up federal health care benefits to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service.
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Shots - Health News
Following a traumatic brain injury, veteran Michael Schneider found that art and music therapy helped him manage his epilepsy and PTSD. Schneider explains that by playing music, he can prevent a seizure.

Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why

Feb 19, 2022
Arts therapies appear to ease brain disorders from Parkinson's to PTSD. Now, artists and scientists have launched an effort to understand how these treatments change the brain.
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National
Nick Jones at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C., on Nov. 8 with his dog Fletcher. This Veterans Day will be Nick's first day as a civilian upon leaving the Marine Corps.

As he leaves the Marines, a Navy Cross recipient finds purpose through tragedy

Nov 10, 2021
This Veterans Day will be Nick Jones' first day as a civilian upon leaving the Marine Corps. Forced to leave the military after he was wounded in combat, he struggled with what to do next.
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World
Over half a million Soviet troops served in Afghanistan between 1979 and 1989. Among the first deployed was Rustam Khodzhayev, seen posing here (front row, first from the left) with his special operations unit in 1981.

We Asked Vets Of The Soviet-Afghan War To Judge The U.S. Exit. Here's What They Said

Sep 30, 2021
Veterans of the Soviet Union's decade-long war in Afghanistan see parallels — and stark contrasts — with the U.S. experience and exit after two decades there.
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A photo released in 2020 by the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority shows Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, W.V. Mays was sentenced to multiple life terms after plea

Woman Who Murdered 7 Veterans In VA Hospital Gets Multiple Life Sentences

May 11, 2021
The former nursing assistant pleaded guilty to intentionally using lethal doses of insulin to kill the elderly veterans who ranged in age from 81 to 96.
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Expert: Challenges Unique To Nevada Factors In Veteran Suicide Rates

Dec 10, 2020

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The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, led by Linda Chapa LaVia, shown here in 2018, has ordered an independent investigation into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans' home.

Illinois Authorities Investigate Outbreak At Veterans' Home That Killed 27

Nov 25, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak in LaSalle, Ill., has infected some 200 people, in what state officials are calling a "tragedy." Illinois is opening a probe into what happened.
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Business
John and Mary Jane Forr stand outside their home in Punta Gorda, Fla. Forr, a retired Marine Corps colonel, discovered he could save $2,500 a year by shopping around for a lower-rate mortgage.

Their Service Entitles Them To Low-Cost Loans. But Veterans Often Pay More

Nov 11, 2020
A study finds that some lenders are overcharging military veterans, raising the cost of their home loans by thousands of dollars. Fair lending watchdogs say people need to shop around and negotiate.
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Kevin Gover, the director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, says he hopes the memorial becomes "a sacred place."

New Memorial Recognizes Generations Of Military Service By Native American Veterans

Nov 11, 2020
The newest monument on the National Mall, which opens on Veterans Day, will provide a quiet shrine for Native vets to visit. Native Americans have traditionally served in high numbers.
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Comedian, writer and veterans advocate Jon Stewart speaks at a press conference on "The Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2020" at the House Triangle in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

Jon Stewart Uses His Celebrity To Bring Attention To Vets Exposed To Burn Pits

Sep 16, 2020
The comedian and activist is helping to launch a new campaign to fight for war veterans who say they are sick because of exposure to burn pits and other toxins in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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National Security
Some 1,892 American flags are installed on the National Mall in Washington, DC in 2014. The Iraq and Afghanistan veterans installed the flags to represent the 1,892 veterans and service members who committed suicide this year as part of the "We've Got Yo

White House Plan Breaks Taboo: A Focus On Guns And Veteran Suicide

Aug 04, 2020
The Trump Administration's new suicide prevention strategy mentions the touchy subject of gun-safety. It will aim to fight the stigma around people seeking help during a mental health crisis.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Rob Grier says if he weren't taking care of him, his dad, Robert Grier Sr., would probably need to be in a nursing home.

Veterans See Caregivers As Even More Crucial In The COVID-19 Era

May 16, 2020
Veterans' homes have been ravaged by the virus. The VA has just announced new rules for its caregivers program, but veterans' groups fear thousands will be left behind.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Flags and wreaths honor veterans on April 28, on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Mass., where a number of people died due to the coronavirus. While the death toll at the state-run Holyoke Soldiers' Home continues to climb, federal officials

Officials Investigating Multiple COVID-19 Deaths At Massachusetts Soldiers' Home

May 06, 2020
Multiple investigations are underway at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Mass., where at least 71 veterans have died from COVID-19, and another 80 veterans and 81 employees have tested positive.
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Coronavirus Live Updates

Internal Emails Show VA Hospitals Are Rationing Protective Gear

Apr 10, 2020
Seven Veterans Affairs staffers have died from the virus, and unions for VA workers have been sounding the alarm about shortages of protective gear and insufficient staffing.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
More than 20 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, including at least five deaths. The nursing facility is about 90 miles west of Boston.

11 Veterans Die At Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Mar 31, 2020
More than 20 coronavirus cases have been confirmed at the facility, and officials are rushing to do more tests, hoping to learn the full extent of the exposure.
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Shots - Health News
Brelahn Wyatt, a Navy ensign and second-year medical student, shares a hug with Shetland. The dog's military commission does not entitle him to salutes.

High-Ranking Dog Provides Key Training For Military's Medical Students

Nov 08, 2019
Service dogs are a common sight at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, near Washington, D.C. But this special canine trains would-be healers how to pick the right dog for a wounded veteran.
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Shots - Health News
Cover detail of<em> Volume Control,</em> by David Owen.

From Lawn Mowers To Rock Concerts, Our 'Deafening World' Is Hurting Our Ears

Nov 05, 2019
Volume Control author David Owen says our ears largely evolved in a far quieter time than the one we currently live in. He warns that the ambient noises that surround us pose a threat to our hearing.
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Anti-War Activists, Veterans Protest At Nellis AFB Against Range Expansion

Oct 05, 2019

Veterans and anti-war activists gathered outside Nellis Air Force Base this week to protest a proposal to expand the Nevada Test and Training Range.

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National
Michael Marquette pets his dog, Spring, while resting at his home in Clarksburg, Md., after a recent hip surgery to repair an injury sustained in 2009 during military duty.

Last Strike For Bowling Alley That Helped Anchor Many Veterans

Aug 28, 2019
The bowling alley at Naval Support Activity Bethesda helped many veterans transition back into civilian life and was a place where they felt accepted. Its closure leaves them hurt and angry.
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National
Retired Staff Sgt. Matt Lammers holds the hand of his wife, Alicia, before the swimming competition at the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Clearwater, Fla. Alicia has been Matt's official caregiver for nearly eight years, but she was cut from

Veterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program

Aug 08, 2019
Veterans are warning that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not resolved serious flaws in the way the program is administered.
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National
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has not responded publicly to the letter seeking automatic student loan forgiveness for veterans who are permanently disabled.

47 States Call On Betsy Devos To Forgive Student Loans For Disabled Veterans

May 25, 2019
Attorneys general from 47 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia have asked the Department of Education to make loan discharge for permanently disabled veterans automatic.
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National
U.S. Marine Tim Chambers salutes to participants in last year's Rolling Thunder motorcycle demonstration.

Rolling To A Halt: Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally Ends 30-Year Tradition

May 25, 2019
Motorcyclists with the veteran advocacy group, Rolling Thunder Inc., will gather in Washington, D.C., for the last time this weekend. The group cites financial issues as its main reason for quitting.
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John L. Smith: Vets Honored But Struggle For Help In Nevada

May 21, 2019

       Memorial Day is a reminder of the service and sacrifice made by our military veterans.

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National Security
A Wisconsin combat veteran was driving down the highway in February when he suddenly found his name, license plate number and mental health information broadcast on the radio, on television and posted on electronic billboards across the state as part of

Balancing Safety And Privacy When A Veteran Goes Missing

Apr 09, 2019
Wisconsin created the Green Alert - a statewide call-out when family, friends or caregivers report a troubled veteran is missing. That may save lives, but it exposes a personal crisis to all.
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