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VA leaders dismiss directors of offices for women, minority veterans

Officials said the staff changes are not part of larger efforts to eliminate diversity and inclusion programs from the department.

Air Force reinstates course with Tuskegee Airmen video after outcry

The Air Force pulled the course for review last week following the Trump administration's sweeping order barring diversity programs.

How the Army’s first Hispanic 4-star distinguished himself in 2 wars

Gen. Richard Cavazos was a believer in the moral ascendency of leaders, achieved by earning the faith and trust of those he led.

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died

Known as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon was one of six siblings who served in the military, including a brother who was a famed Tuskegee Airmen pilot.

Advocates reach deal with DOD on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dismissals

The new deal could help tens of thousands of veterans previously kicked out of the ranks under the military's former 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president and Navy veteran, dies at 100

Former president Jimmy Carter, a Navy veteran, passed away Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.

A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipient

Pfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.

Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review

Numerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century after they served.

Opinion

America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits

In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."

Special ops leaders eye alarming levels of adversary collaboration

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are all finding ways to antagonize U.S. efforts.