WASHINGTON — Congresswomen who have served in the military are setting up a new caucus to support the nation’s growing ranks of female service members, and they’re looking for clout, too, in American politics. The caucus, bipartisan and including men, would be a first. There are more than a … [Read more...]
Plan for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits on the move again
For the second time in the last 12 months, House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a measure to ease disability benefit rules for veterans who served on ships off the coasts of Vietnam and suffered serious illnesses they insist are connected to chemical defoliant exposure. And, once … [Read more...]
World War II vet Bob Maxwell, the oldest Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 98
BEND, Ore. — World War II veteran Bob Maxwell, the nation’s oldest Medal of Honor recipient, has died in Oregon more than seven decades after grabbing a blanket and throwing himself on a German hand grenade in France to save his squad mates. He was 98. Maxwell died Saturday in Bend, The … [Read more...]
Deals update: Ski passes, free museum admission, Costco and more for military and vets
Free admission to more than 2,000 museums this summer, a 90 percent discount on unlimited ski passes to Vail Resorts — these are few of the extra discounts and deals that are coming your way in our additions to the our previous May list. We’ll continue to update; contact senior reporter … [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...]
‘You have the watch’: Air Force salutes departing Secretary Wilson
The Air Force on Tuesday paid tribute to its departing secretary, Heather Wilson, as a dedicated leader, with a passion for aviation and airmen, who strove to make the service better on multiple fronts. In a farewell ceremony in a hangar at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Air Force Chief of … [Read more...]
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