Why most of military life rarely makes the screenBetween training and combat exists a long stretch of routine and waiting. Those experiences remain largely absent from military portrayals in film and TV.By Clay Beyersdorfer3 hours ago
A veteran’s search for healing led to an ibogaine trip and an epiphanyMarc Dervaes journeyed to Mexico for a psychedelic drug that more military veterans are hoping will relieve their trauma. Then he went a second time.By Natanya Friedheim, The War Horse2 days ago
State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansionIn fiscal 2025, the VA granted state veterans cemeteries across the country, including for the establishment of one in Alaska, over $77 million.By Cristina Stassis5 days ago
Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl gets caught in wire, falls into crowdThe parachutist, who was reportedly part of a veteran parachuting group, walked off the field under their own power.By Riley Ceder9 days ago
Court upholds order requiring VA to build housing for veterans in LA"There are now scores of unhoused veterans trying to survive ... despite the acres of land deeded to the VA for their care," the judge wrote. By Bridget Craig12 days ago
Department of Veterans Affairs reinstates near-total ban on abortionsNew guidance from the Justice Department concluded that the VA lacks legal authority to provide the procedure — including in cases of rape or incest. By Tanya Noury13 days ago