Army veteran Lynn Rolf III, and Boomer, his dog. Rolf was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq. Lynn Rolf III owns a lot of guns, but only one makes him stop and think whenever he sees it. “I’ve had conversations with one of my pistols numerous times about how … [Read more...]
Scientists study how service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD
Orlando — To say retired Army Sgt. Carlos Cruz depends heavily on his service dog, Hannah, is an understatement. Cruz was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from service in northern Afghanistan where he hunted for enemy explosive devices. He acquired … [Read more...]
WWII Code Talker and longtime NM lawmaker dies at 94
SANTA FE, N.M. — John Pinto, a Navajo Code Talker in World War II who became one of the nation’s longest serving Native American elected officials as a New Mexico state senator, has died. He was 94. Senate colleague Michael Padilla confirmed Pinto's death in Gallup on Friday after years of … [Read more...]
Message to VA on sexual harassment: ‘Do better’
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are pressing Veterans Affairs officials to “do better” in dealing with sexual harassment at department facilities, including expanding training on the issue to all employees and contractors. “Sexual harassment not only creates a barrier to … [Read more...]
Plans to combat veterans suicide, boost VA benefits move ahead
In advance of Memorial Day, House lawmakers passed a series of nine veterans-themed bills, including several focused on suicide prevention. All of the measures must still be approved by the Senate before becoming law. But House lawmakers said the moves are an important effort to highlight … [Read more...]
Dying US soldier fighting for the right to sue military over medical malpractice
By Hollie McKay | Fox News Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal survived three combat deployments to Iraq and even an enemy bullet through the chest. But now the dying Purple Heart recipient says he's enduring one of the toughest fights of his life: the right to sue the U.S. government … [Read more...]
