Veterans

Senate to investigate veterans' deaths at Phoenix VA facility

On Wednesday, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., wrote in a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki that any workers involved must be “held accountable.”

Ex-SEAL portraying himself in Eastwood's 'American Sniper' movie

Kevin Lacz is doing double duty in the film "American Sniper," which tells the story of fellow SEAL Team 3 member Chris Kyle, a legendary sniper so lethal Iraqis dubbed him “The Devil of Ramadi.”

Chattanooga National Medal of Honor Museum: Recipient to speak at fundraiser

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leo Thorsness is one of a dwindling number of men who've received the nation's highest honor for military valor.

Stars and Stripes' veterans coverage

CNN: At least 40 vets died while waiting for care at Phoenix VA

At least 40 U.S. veterans died while waiting for health care at the Phoenix VA, many of whom were placed on a secret waiting list, according to a CNN report.
Battleship Iowa survivors get permanent reminder

People have all kinds of ways of dealing with trauma, loss and survivor’s guilt. Ink into skin is one of them.
Joint Chiefs senior enlisted adviser sits down with veterans center residents April 18, 2014
Lawmakers eye ways to curb preventable deaths at VA hospitals April 3, 2014
Military pay and pension reform panel hears concerns in San Diego March 29, 2014
Reunion of Honor brings 8 vets back to Iwo Jima March 29, 2014
France bestows Legion of Honor on 14 US vets for WWII efforts March 28, 2014
Flags display, Senate bill put focus on veteran suicides March 27, 2014
Delay military compensation reform, lawmakers and advocates say March 26, 2014
Legion commander: Budget woes are real, but so are veterans’ needs March 26, 2014

More veterans news

Running across America for veterans awareness

The United States is her canvas as Anna Judd runs across America for veterans. Judd explained that she wasn't always patriotic that she also didn't always support or concern herself with the needs of veterans.
CNN: At least 40 vets died while waiting for care at Phoenix VA

At least 40 U.S. veterans died while waiting for health care at the Phoenix VA, many of whom were placed on a secret waiting list, according to a CNN report.
First lady announces one-stop job site for veterans

To help veterans leaving the military as it downsizes, the government on Wednesday started a one-stop job-shopping website for them to create resumes, connect with employers and become part of a database for companies to mine.
Michigan to designate veterans on driver's license April 23, 2014
Veterans put their troubles on the line in St. Cloud April 23, 2014
Vietnam vets out of the 'shadow;' finally into the light April 22, 2014
Woman embarks on quest to learn about grandfather, his last WWII mission April 21, 2014
POW experience forever changed Idaho WWII veteran April 22, 2014
Woman sentenced for stealing VA money intended for homeless vets April 22, 2014
Specialty court launches to help veterans 'get back to a place where they feel good' April 22, 2014

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Stories, photos, timelines: Vietnam at 50

In this continuing series, Stars and Stripes looks back at the Vietnam War and the cultural changes that surrounded it. With contributions from the men and women who were there, we will examine how the war was prosecuted, how it changed our military and foreign policy thinking, and how America viewed itself then and now.