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The VFW Post 1370 Retro Fitness Renegades participated in the Tough Mudder Event at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Tough Mudder events are hardcore obstacle courses designed to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit

October 7, 2014 – Updated: October 9, 12:42 p.m. WASHINGTON The Veterans Affairs Department said it is firing four senior executives as officials move to crack down on wrongdoing following a nationwide scandal over long

WASHINGTON — Three federal whistleblowers, who exposed abuses in veterans’ health care and paid a severe price via retaliation by their bosses, have received unspecified monetary settlements. And Department of Veterans Affairs officials say the

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Sept. 24 that it is introducing a uniformed disability claims forms to better serve veterans, families and survivors. Standardizing the process by which veterans file claims and initiate appeals

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick is airing campaign ads touting her demands for “immediate” action to address the veterans health-care crisis, a claim her Republican challenger is calling revisionist history. Arizona Democrats in two key swing

WASHINGTON President Obama dedicated a new memorial to disabled veterans on Sunday, calling it a moving reminder to all Americans of the many battles fought by wounded warriors. “The battle over there, and the battle

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) – A Siouxland veteran of the Vietnam War has the medals that he earned for his service to his country. Friday, Congressman Steve King presented the Bronze Star, and seven other

WASHINGTON (AP) An Army veteran wounded in Iraq made a unique ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the NL Division Series, crawling toward the mound and then lobbing the baseball as if it were

A number of memorials in Washington pay tribute to Americans in the armed forces. On Sunday, a new memorial opens to honor all American veterans who were disabled while serving their country. The one-hectare landmark

The problems continue at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs benefits office despite scathing congressional testimony more than two months ago about mail and records manipulation, the woman who blew the whistle on the problems told members

Calling all military, veterans, dependents and widows. The third annual South Shore Community Veterans Benefits Forum will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at St. Anthonys parish hall, 10 Summer

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk Community College has implemented the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The VITAL program aims to help veterans transition into college and university