Army names 3rd soldier who died in helicopter and airliner crash Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, also died in the crash.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 hours ago
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of HonorAfter decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.By Jon Guttman26 hours ago
Vets group blasts Trump plane crash comments as ‘shameful’The president on Thursday suggested that programs to hire workers with disabilities may have lead to the aircraft collision that killed 67 people.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
VA leaders dismiss directors of offices for women, minority veteransOfficials said the staff changes are not part of larger efforts to eliminate diversity and inclusion programs from the department.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze orderWhite House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Trump signs order to revise Pentagon’s policy on transgender troopsTrump on Monday also ordered troops to be reinstated who had left voluntarily or been booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, among other changes.By Tara Copp, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 days ago