Nov 10 96-year-old Korean War pursues Purple Heart medal after 7 decades By Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave, Melissa Perez Winder, Associated Press It can be a struggle for wounded veterans to get medals they’ve earned when the fog of war, the absence of records and the passage of time make it challenging to produce proof. Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch 6:35 Veteran exposed to toxic burn pits wins precedent-setting lawsuit By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn Last week in Texas, a jury ruled in favor of LeRoy Torres, a former army reservist exposed to toxic burn pits. The landmark case is seen as a major victory for veterans. William Brangham discussed the verdict with LeRoy’s wife,… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 9:21 VA Secretary Denis McDonough discusses compensation for veterans affected by burn pits By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn 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… Continue watching
Jul 13 Legacy of redlining linked to poor heart health among veterans, study finds By Ambar Castillo, STAT It’s the first major national survey to look at the link between redlining and comprehensive cardiovascular risk, offering the latest evidence of how historical structural racism can affect health for generations. Continue reading
Jun 20 Supreme Court rejects appeal from veterans seeking disability benefits after radiation exposure By Associated Press A federal appeals court rejected the class-action claims. The Supreme Court’s action leaves that ruling in place. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: Biden discusses economic security for military members and veterans at Fort Liberty By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order that aims to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones' deployments. Continue reading
Jun 05 WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to commemorate the 79th anniversary of D-Day By Sylvie Corbet, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Associated Press Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 2:23 An Army bugler's story about his special wartime assignment By StoryCorps In the final days of World War II, U.S. Army Sgt. Harrison Wright was stationed in a small Belgian village near the German border. He tells his grandson, Sean Guess, about a special assignment in this animated feature from our… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 8:59 The obstacles preventing homeless veterans from finding housing in Los Angeles By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson On any given night, more than 65,000 unhoused people are living in Los Angeles. There is not enough affordable housing, and even when there is, some people struggle to get into those units, including veterans on disability. Stephanie Sy looks… Continue watching
Dec 26 Israeli air force veterans urge Supreme Court to halt incoming government By Associated Press Over 1,000 senior Israeli air force veterans have urged the country's top legal officials to stand tough against the incoming government. Continue reading