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- 3 military lives shattered by tragic shooting March 1, 2016
- After long delay, VA watchdog releases wait-time reports February 29, 2016
- Some VA workers in disbelief as two controversial executives return to high-paying jobs February 23, 2016
- Sanders gets praise, blame for time as head of Senate veterans' affairs committee February 19, 2016
- VA won’t reinstate fired employee, despite judge’s ruling February 17, 2016
- Obama proposes 5 percent hike in VA budget February 9, 2016
- Appeals board reverses another VA executive’s punishment February 8, 2016
- Framework for peace will need to convince Afghan people and Taliban January 19, 2016
- A look at how the US-led coalition lost Afghanistan's Marjah district to the Taliban January 16, 2016
- Four-nation meeting aims to jump-start Afghan peace process January 16, 2016
- Islamic State attack claim signals escalation by group in Afghanistan January 14, 2016
- In ashes of anti-drug campaign, Afghans get rehab on former US base January 11, 2016
- Green Beret killed in Afghanistan was new father January 7, 2016
- US servicemember killed in Helmand was part of major operation against Taliban January 6, 2016
- Pentagon: Firefight continues at site of Afghan attack January 5, 2016
- Monday Kabul blast injures US embassy workers January 5, 2016
- Analysts: Taliban attacks aim to strengthen position ahead of talks January 5, 2016
- Despite concerns, military continues use of burn pits in Iraq January 4, 2016
- Wave of deadly bombings in Kabul continues January 4, 2016
- Insurgent group says it’s open to Afghan peace talks January 4, 2016
- Deadly attack on Kabul restaurant comes as government reaches out to Taliban January 2, 2016
- Small nations playing bigger role in Afghan mission January 2, 2016
- At least 1 killed in Kabul restaurant attack; Taliban claim responsibility January 1, 2016
- Afghans launch new peace effort with Taliban December 31, 2015
- Kabul attack targets NATO convoy near airport December 28, 2015
- Troops celebrate Christmas in Kabul with turkey, cake and stocking caps December 25, 2015
- Troops in Afghanistan remember 6 airmen killed in suicide attack December 23, 2015
- New Star Wars film boosts morale at Bagram December 22, 2015
- Pentagon identifies 6 airmen killed in Afghan suicide attack December 22, 2015
- 6 American troops killed in Afghan suicide attack, officials say December 21, 2015
- Desperate pleas for help as Taliban surround key Afghan district center December 21, 2015
- Pentagon: Afghanistan becoming less secure December 16, 2015
- Fresh Taliban assaults test boundaries of US 'noncombat' mission December 15, 2015
- 6 killed in Taliban siege of Kabul guesthouse December 12, 2015
- Bomb blast rocks Kabul as militants storm guesthouse December 11, 2015
- Death toll in Taliban airport attack rises to 50 December 10, 2015
- Dunford on first Afghanistan visit as Joint Chiefs chair: ‘years of work’ ahead December 9, 2015
- Fort Walton Beach, Fla. recognized for awarding grants to veteran-owned businesses November 16, 2015
- Phoenix VA employee reportedly wore whistleblower costume; placed on leave November 13, 2015
- Technicality keeps thousands of post-9/11 vets from VA benefits November 13, 2015
- Veterans across the country use their day of honor to continue to serve November 9, 2015
- PBS documentary follows the history of disabled veterans November 9, 2015
- VA secretary challenges Congress November 6, 2015
- VA directors plead Fifth at House committee hearing, face punishment November 2, 2015
- What do you get for $766 million in Afghanistan? DOD isn’t sure November 2, 2015
- Vets, report: VA care hard to get for mental health October 29, 2015
- Army settles with whistleblower who exposed dangerous hospital conditions October 27, 2015
- Army officer's military surplus bag company in line for Super Bowl ad October 26, 2015
- Lawmakers subpoena VA employees who failed to appear at hearing October 21, 2015
- Congressman threatens to subpoena VA officials implicated in wrongdoing October 19, 2015
- Crowdfunding site to host Veterans Day charity drive October 18, 2015
- Beleaguered undersecretary resigns from VA after hiring scandal October 16, 2015
- Marine gets upgrade to Navy Cross 46 years later October 14, 2015
- US halts troubled rebel training program as Russian military action in Syria ramps up October 9, 2015
- Senator urges Justice Department probe of VA for 'potential violations of law' October 7, 2015
- Legal expert nominated as VA inspector general October 5, 2015
- Military suicides remain constant despite Pentagon efforts October 2, 2015
- Group blasts Marines over study of women in combat September 29, 2015
- Report: Senior VA executives abused positions for financial gain September 28, 2015
- Study: Cell damage linked to Gulf War illness September 10, 2015
- Academic accommodations can aid troubled veterans August 23, 2015
- Vets bring DIY attitude to business startups August 19, 2015
- 'Boots to Business' introduces veterans and active-duty troops to starting a business August 19, 2015
- Marines lag behind in bringing women into ranks August 19, 2015
- Report: 35,000 veterans have had care delayed by VA computer system August 12, 2015
- Report: VA at fault for veteran's overdose death at Tomah August 7, 2015
- McCain bill would let all veterans seek care outside VA August 6, 2015
- VA could cover more illnesses tied to water at Camp Lejeune August 4, 2015
- Double amputee completes handcycle ride across US for wounded veterans August 3, 2015
- Critics: VA IG oversight is complicit in retaliation, out to protect agency July 30, 2015
- Bill would make it easier to fire VA workers, but at what cost to due process? July 29, 2015
- Having veterans as mentors is key to treatment court success stories July 29, 2015
- DOD: Live anthrax sent to labs was 'a massive institutional failure' July 23, 2015
- Beyond the canteens: VFW knows it needs to change to stay relevant July 22, 2015
- Veterans’ views on Obama legacy decidedly mixed July 21, 2015
- Obama to VFW on VA crisis: 'Our work is not done' July 21, 2015
- Obama to announce details of financial rules to protect troops July 21, 2015
- In stories shared with family and strangers alike, fallen Marine lives on July 18, 2015
- Fallen Chattanooga Marines include recent grad, Iraq and Afghanistan vets July 18, 2015
- Transgender decision raises question of combat jobs July 14, 2015
- Europe, Pacific not entirely spared from Army force cuts July 13, 2015
- Army announces details of troop cuts, says they could expand July 9, 2015
- Obama at Pentagon: US must do more to counter Islamic State online recruiting July 6, 2015
- Jan Scruggs, legacy etched in the stone of Vietnam wall, ready to retire June 29, 2015
- Charity for troops hasn't changed since investigation; fund drive begins Thursday June 23, 2015
- A wash to honor fathers' sacrifice: Families gather for a cleaning of the wall June 20, 2015
- US troops to work with Iraqis from Anbar base June 19, 2015
- Veteran TV reporter tapped as Pentagon spokesman June 19, 2015
- Warrior Games 2015: Athletes gear up to show off elite skills June 18, 2015
Heath Druzin
Heath Druzin covers veterans for Stars and Stripes and before that spent five years covering Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to joining Stripes he covered crime, politics, and the military at newspapers in California, Louisiana and Idaho. When he's not in DC, you can find him in a yurt, but you have to look pretty hard.
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