Obituary of Vietnam veteran captures war's lingering effect
Bill Ebeltoft's life could be divided into three parts: before the Vietnam War, during the war and after the war.
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White House Ukraine expert testifying in impeachment probe
The White House's top Ukraine expert -- who expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's phone call with the Ukraine President -- is set to appear on Tuesday before a committee leading the House impeachment inquiry as House Democrats continue to take their case to the public.
8-year-old has helped thousands of homeless vets with ‘hero bags'
Tyler Stallings was 4 years old when he first learned that some veterans are homeless.
President's medical exam was unscheduled, source said
President Donald Trump underwent a "quick exam and labs" as part of his annual physical exam on Saturday, out of anticipation of a "very busy 2020," the White House said.
Feds: Alleged Ponzi scheme targeted veterans, pension holders
A California man and a business entity called Future Income Payments LLC (FIP) have been charged in connection with a Ponzi scheme that took advantage of military veterans and other pension holders desperate for money, federal authorities said.
Michigan city will pay veteran who was detained by ICE
A Michigan city will pay $190,000 to a Marine veteran and United States citizen who was arrested by the police and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
Oldest living American World War II veteran is 110
His life nowadays is spent doting on his great grandkids.
Deals, freebies for vets on Veterans Day
Observed annually in the United States on November 11, Veterans Day is a holiday to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces.
Veterans Day 2019: Here's what's open and closed
Every year on November 11, Americans honor the 19.6 million active and former US service members who have gone to war.
Bill Taylor, now dodging Trump attacks, defended as a 'man of honor'
Three veterans who served with Ambassador Bill Taylor, a key witness in the House impeachment inquiry who has come under attack by the President, defended him as a "man of honor," "public servant" and "role model" in interviews with CNN.
New York studio offers 'Puppy Pilates' classes
What's more relaxing than a healthy dose of pilates ... and puppies?
Dying veteran reunites with beloved dog for final time
When a veteran was admitted to hospice care last week, he had only one last wish: to say goodbye to his beloved dog, Patch.
Candidates pile on front-runner Elizabeth Warren in Democratic debate
If anyone had doubts that Elizabeth Warren has seized the mantle as the new front-runner in the Democratic field, they were laid to rest on Tuesday night as she became the target of almost every rival on the debate stage -- fending off attacks on everything from the leftist
Marine veteran walked 800 miles for suicide awareness
Travis Snyder left his job, sold his car, and got rid of his apartment, all in preparation for a quiet solo trip that would quickly become a community phenomenon.
Charity teams up with NFL's Falcons to reduce military and veteran suicides
As many 20 veterans and service members take their own lives each day, according to a recent Department of Veteran Affairs figures.
Public invited to Florida vet's funeral after family not found
After a funeral home invited the public to a veteran's service because he had no family, more than 1,000 people showed up to mourn him.
Toby Keith, vets' group give wounded Marine all-terrain wheelchair
Before Toby Keith took the stage for his concert in Pittsburgh, he had a special gift for retired Marine Corporal Brandon Rumbaugh.
WWII veteran wants 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday
James South is about to hit a big milestone in his life and he's hoping others can help him celebrate by mailing him a birthday card.
Report: Vets, service members targeted by foreign entities online
US veterans, current service members and their families are being targeted online with malware and by foreign entities and influence campaigns, and the government isn't doing enough to stop it, a new report says.
VA director on leave after veteran found covered in ants
The head of the Veterans Health Administration announced a series of major changes at an assisted-living facility days after a dying Air Force veteran was twice found covered in ants in his bed.
Sanders shares moment with vet struggling with thousands in debt
Bernie Sanders has led the charge for "Medicare for All" and has railed against the current health care system in the United States.
Another VA hospital in WV is being investigated
Federal investigators say they are checking allegations of sexual assaults at a Veterans Affairs hospital in West Virginia -- accusations the hospital says prompted it to fire someone.
Here's how one 102-year-old veteran fulfilled a lifelong dream
When Russell Hendersen, a World War II Air Force veteran, met with an organization that fulfills wishes for hospice patients like himself, he had a simple request. He wanted to fly in a hot air balloon.
Harris releases plan to expand VA benefits
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris released a new plan Saturday that aims to expand Veteran Affairs health care and housing assistance for some veterans and reverse the Trump administration's ban on transgender recruits joining the military.
