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DETROIT, MI — The release of “American Sniper,” a film based on the true story of Navy Seal sharpshooter Chris Kyle, sure has brought more attention to the needs of military veterans. With approximately 22

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday that the organization would be restructuring into a simplified, 5-region national framework as part of a large-scale effort to improve veterans services and decrease the level of

In an American Legion meeting hall milling with dozens of Prince Georges County residents who dedicated their lives to serving their country, few knew there were three local offices they could visit to get help

Veterans Affairs Department officials who promised to simplify the agency are touting major progress after settling on a single map of the United States. If that seems overly bureaucratic, keep in mind the department currently

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald says he will investigate a Tomah VA medical center that has come under scrutiny for overprescribing opiates. McDonald says in a Monday press release that the probe will look

Lost medical records. Months-long waits for administrative approvals. Prescriptions that couldnt be filled. The veterans complaints piled one on top of the other, so swiftly that officials from the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System were

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, has introduced legislation, the Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2015 (S. 207), requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

BRADENTON — History came alive for the several dozen people gathered in a quiet meeting room in the Manatee County Central Library Saturday. They were transported back in history to a time when colored soldiers

STATESBORO, GA (WTOC) –WTOC would like to send a huge birthday wish to Mr. Mathew Suddath Sr. He is a Statesboro Native who celebrated 90 years of life Saturday. Mr. Suddath is a proud Military

When officials from Concerned Veterans for America hold their summit on veterans health care next month, lawmakers will be listening. The event, scheduled for Feb. 26, will feature the unveiling of the group’s almost five-month

Members of the New Mexico congressional delegation announced Thursday the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved $15.6 million funding for the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences to construct a new

Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today introduced theHomeless Veterans Welcome Home Act of 2015, legislation that would establish a national pilot program to provide furniture, household items, and other