veterans

Tom Hanks to Give Veterans a USO-Style Tribute

By Paul Bedard and Anna Mulrine - Washington Whispers - October 26, 2009

At the National World War II Museum, A-list celebrities will entertain America's troops. more >>

Max Cleland on Soldiers, Wars Worth Fighting and Karl Rove

By Jessica Rettig - Opinion - October 23, 2009

Former Sen. Max Cleland discusses Heart of a Patriot. more >>

Jill Biden Welcomes Son Beau Home From Iraq and Thanks Troop Greeters

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - October 1, 2009

A new documentary, The Way We Get By, tells the story of Bangor, Maine's, Troop Greeters. more >>

Veterans Wait for Their Education Benefits

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - September 25, 2009

Many are scrambling this fall to cover tuition bills. more >>

San Diego State Opens Veterans House on Campus

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - September 9, 2009

The California state school is believed to be the first college to open such a house. more >>

An Iraq Vet Fights For Access to Her Daughter

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 1, 2009

A troubling story of a mother in the Army and her small daughter. more >>

Congress Looks at Puppies for Injured Veterans

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 18, 2009

A bill would give those with post-traumatic stress disorder a dog. more >>

New Veterans' College Benefits Start This Week

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - August 5, 2009

The new GI Bill makes it more affordable for veterans to attend college. more >>

New Benefits Help Veterans Go to College

By Anna Mulrine - Education - August 3, 2009

The new GI Bill will help veterans—and their families—pay college tuition. more >>

Nashville's Amy Grant Works to Help Wounded Vets

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - May 21, 2009

Stardom's great, but Christian sensation Amy Grant has a higher calling: helping wounded troops. more >>

Reaching Out to Military Veterans, Obama Unveils Healthcare Upgrade

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 9, 2009

In addition to a huge funding boost, Obama wants to computerize health records. more >>

New Courts Give Troubled Veterans a Second Chance

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 3, 2009

The system can better take account of a veteran's physical and emotional condition. more >>

War Vets Seek a Political Surge to Save the Economy

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - December 8, 2008

VFW seeks to rally public support for the Big 3 automakers and for an economic stimulus package. more >>

Obama Mulls Options for Veterans Affairs Secretary, Including Tammy Duckworth and Max Cleland

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 19, 2008

Duckworth was wounded while serving as a pilot in Iraq, while Cleland is a Vietnam vet. more >>

Veterans Groups Sue Bush Administration Over Delayed Benefits Claims

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - November 10, 2008

The lawsuit says that Department of Veterans Affairs claims decisions average more than six months. more >>

Military Veterans' Benefit Claims Records Wrongly Headed for VA Shredders

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - October 31, 2008

Nearly 500 documents were slated for destruction at 41 regional VA offices. more >>

Liberals Wrong About Cindy McCain's POW Experience and PTSD

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - October 14, 2008

I asked the question of Cindy McCain and it's clear she was not insulting veterans. more >>

Veterans of Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign For Seats in Congress

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - September 9, 2008

They may be battle-tested, but the running for office is a whole new challenge. more >>

From the Battlefield to the Campaign Trail

By Katherine Skiba - Nation & World - August 14, 2008

In Minnesota congressional race, a veteran of Iraq takes on a veteran politician. more >>

The Surprising History of Military College Benefits

By Kim Clark - Education - June 17, 2008

For decades, politicians have struggled to balance rewarding service against the expense of generosity. more >>

New GI Bill Could Bring More College Benefits

By Kim Clark - Education - June 12, 2008

Congress is considering proposals from Sen. Jim Webb and Sen. John McCain. more >>

Returning Meaning to Memorial Day

By Bret Schulte - Nation & World - May 22, 2008

Veterans call for a fixed date and less emphasis on weekend fun. more >>

Military-Media Complex Backs Down

By John Mashek - A Capital View - April 28, 2008

Score 1 for the free press. more >>

Health Buzz: LASIK Surgery Woes and Other Health News

Health - April 25, 2008

FDA estimates that about 5 percent of patients who get LASIK are unhappy with the results. more >>

Suicidal Veterans Have Resources to Turn To

By Adam Voiland - On Men - April 23, 2008

A Veterans Affairs official is accused of concealing a high suicide rate among vets. more >>