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JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected

The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren't performing well.

By Leo Shane III

7 days ago

Senate to extend Buy American laws for Navy ships

The Senate unanimously passed legislation that will eventually require components for all Navy ships to be made in the United States.

By Bryant Harris

14 months ago

Magazine letters lead to meeting of WWII sailors’ relatives

Two letters in Reader’s Digest led to a meeting between a Wood County man and a Tennessee woman whose fathers survived Japanese attacks against the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill during World War II.

By Paul Lapann, The Parkersburg (W.Va) News & Sentinel

6 years ago

Family of Marine veteran who died at Tomah VA cut ads praising Baldwin

The parents and widow of a Marine veteran who died at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center appear in a pair of television ads that debuted Thursday praising Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and calling attacks against her “shameful.”

6 years ago

Women with military service take on politics

Some have seen combat, others haven't. But they're on a new campaign.

6 years ago

The Navy fired the commanding officer of the dock landing ship Harpers Ferry

Cmdr. Tammy Royal was relieved of command on May 17 due to a loss of confidence, Navy officials said.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

Duckworth among veterans calling for apology from Senate candidate questioning Democratic vets

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, joined with 28 other veterans Wednesday in calling for Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson to apologize for questioning the “cognitive thought process” of veterans who are Democrats.

6 years ago

Marine vet running for Senate draws backlash for questioning Democratic veterans

A defiant Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Wisconsin who is a former Marine refused to apologize Thursday amid a growing bipartisan backlash over comments he made about the military, including his questioning the “cognitive thought process” of veterans who are Democrats.

6 years ago

Senator questions pay, benefits status for guardsmen serving on southern US border

Illinois Democrat Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a critic of the mission, said troops need clarity on how the duty will affect their military benefits and related issues.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Duckworth has baby; 1st US senator to give birth in office

Sen. Tammy Duckworth has given birth to a baby girl, making her the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office.

6 years ago

White House doctor could face the most contentious VA confirmation process ever

No VA Secretary pick has ever received an opposition vote in the Senate. Will Dr. Ronny Jackson become the first?

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

15 years later, Iraq vets in Congress worry lawmakers learned little from the war

A pair of Iraq war veterans in Congress said lawmakers need to take their role in authorizing military operations overseas more seriously.

By Leo Shane III

7 years ago

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