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U.S. VP and Democratic presidential candidate Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Walz campaign at Detroit Metr...

Politics Aug 08

Democrats defend Walz’s military record as Vance, GOP begin attacks

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

World Aug 07

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VA Secretary Denis McDonough discusses compensation for veterans affected by burn pits

Last year, President Biden signed the PACT Act which fundamentally changed the way veterans could get disability compensation for their war-related illnesses. More than 801,000 veterans and their survivors have filed claims since the act was signed. Amna Nawaz spoke…

By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn

World Dec 27

Taiwanese troops pose for pictures after conducting drills in front of the media, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan January 15, 2020. Photo by Ben Blanchard/REUTERS
Taiwan extends compulsory military service from 4 months to 1 year

It's one of the major steps the self-governed island is taking to address military, diplomatic and trade pressure from China.

By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press

Nation Dec 23

Christmas
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U.S. service members sing classic Christmas carol ‘What Child is This?’

We bring you a classic Christmas carol, "What Child is This?" sung by U.S. military service personnel from around the world. It was produced by a little-known unit at the Defense Department called the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.

Arts Dec 13

Police officers stand guard near a South Korean army boot camp near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas as fans and members of the media wait for the arrival of Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop band BTS, in Yeoncheon, South Korea December 13, 2022. Photo by Heo Ran/REUTERS
BTS member Jin begins military duty at front-line boot camp

Six other members of BTS, the world's biggest boy band, are to join the military over the next few years. The band's management agency has said the group will reconvene around 2025.

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Juwon Park, Associated Press

Sep 21

Ohio GOP House candidate misrepresented Air Force military service

By Brian Slodysko, James Laporta, Associated Press

Republican J.R. Majewski has campaigned in Ohio by presenting himself as an Air Force combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Military records and an Air Force accounting of his service tell a different story.

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Aug 22

Column: Why we need to extend economic empowerment to military spouses

By Douglas P. McCormick, Kathy Roth-Douquet

The military must do a better job of addressing the alarmingly high rates of underemployment and unemployment among military spouses.

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Mar 16

Am I receiving extra Social Security credit for my military service?

By Laurence Kotlikoff

Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff clarifies which veterans are eligible for "special extra earnings" from Social Security for their military service and explains how to check if they're receiving those extra credits on their records.

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May 28

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From ‘Boots to Suits,’ Transitioning From Military Service to Civilian Life

From 'Boots to Suits', Transitioning from Military Service to Civilian Life…

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May 18

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Republicans Attack Blumenthal’s Service Record

Republican Senatorial candidates have attacked Richard Blumenthal, the frontrunner on Connecticut's Democratic ticket, about statements they said inflate his service record in Vietnam. Judy Woodruff reports on Blumenthal's response.

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