WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Trump administration’s Iran policy (all times local): 9:35 p.m. Top Trump administration officials have told Congress that recent actions by the U.S. have deterred Iranian attacks on American forces. But some lawmakers remain deeply skeptical of the White House … [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...]
DNA test uncovers D-Day love story 75 years later
LUDRES, France — After decades of searching, Andre Gantois had lost hope. The retired French postal worker figured he'd likely go to his grave without ever knowing who his father was, unable to identify the U.S. serviceman who had fought his way across France after the D-Day landings, taken a … [Read more...]
Senators take aim at military housing problems in annual budget bill
Senate Armed Services Committee members will include a host of new privatized housing rules and reforms in their annual defense authorization bill this year, including pulling back some funding from outside contractors and redirecting it to housing improvements. Full details … [Read more...]
WWII plane rescued from boneyard to join D-Day anniversary
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Filled with paratroopers, a U.S. warplane lumbered down an English runway in 1944 to spearhead the World War II D-Day invasion with a message for Adolf Hitler painted in bright yellow across its nose: “That’s All, Brother.” Seventy-five years later, in a confluence of history … [Read more...]
Explosive-sniffing dogs trade ruff life for cushy retirement back home
Der, a four-year-old ex-military dog, hangs out on Mission K9 Rescue's rehabilitation ranch as the nonprofit retrains him to be a house pet now that his military career is over. (Photo provided by the State Department) Not all veterans walk on two legs. The State Department’s Office of … [Read more...]
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