First lady Dr. Jill Biden holds listening session with Fort Benning military families

First lady Dr. Jill Biden got an up-close look at Fort Benning's military training field and spoke with service members in basic training as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative.

First lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Fort Benning for 'Joining Forces' initiative

The two-day visit is part of her joining forces initiative to support military families, which includes families of service members and veterans, caregivers and survivors.

Colorado's oldest living veteran receives long-overdue Silver Star 8 decades late

Colorado's oldest reported living veteran finally received his long-overdue honor for his service in World War II after his records were lost in a tragic fire nearly 7 decades ago.

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

Georgia House committee considers benefits of 'magic mushrooms' for veterans with PTSD

Georgians suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) already qualify for the state's medical cannabis oil program, but state lawmakers are now considering the potential benefits of psilocybin, commonly known as "magic mushrooms," for military veterans.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress

A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.

Groundbreaking held for new Gulf War Memorial in DC

Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans

“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”

U.S. veterans missing in Ukraine formed bond over background

Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh are both military veterans from Alabama, so it was natural that they formed a bond once they met in Ukraine, where each traveled separately with the intention of helping defend democracy against Russian invaders.

Atlanta's Vietnam War Memorial in jeopardy

The councilman argues these veterans and their families sacrificed for what was an unpopular, even ridiculed military campaign.

WWII D-Day veterans honored in DC on 78th anniversary of invasion of Normandy

World War II veterans who invaded Normandy in France on June 6, 1944, were honored at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall in D.C. on Monday to remember the 78th anniversary of the event.

Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99

Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.