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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Novice pilot makes expert landing on North Carolina freeway after engine failure
Pilot Vince Fraser said the whole incident from engine failure to landing lasted about three minutes.
Pilot Vince Fraser said the whole incident from engine failure to landing lasted about three minutes.
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.”
“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”
Biden welcomes Wounded Warriors to White House, praises members as 'spine of America'
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops on Thursday rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of a multi-day cycling event.
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops on Thursday rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of a multi-day cycling event.
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.
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.
The councilman argues these veterans and their families sacrificed for what was an unpopular, even ridiculed military campaign.
Senate approves sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
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.
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.
WWII veterans flown to Normandy for D-Day anniversary
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
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.
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.
WWII veteran surprised with long-overdue medals, including Bronze Star
Clanton served as a forward observer, which was considered one of the most dangerous positions on the battlefield during WWII.
Clanton served as a forward observer, which was considered one of the most dangerous positions on the battlefield during WWII.
John Canley, 1st Black Marine awarded Medal of Honor, dies at 84
Canley was awarded the country’s highest military honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
Canley was awarded the country’s highest military honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
Family told remains of WWII hero killed in action mistakenly identified
The U.S. Army is trying to determine how they got the identification of remains they believed belonged to Alfred Ricke so wrong.
The U.S. Army is trying to determine how they got the identification of remains they believed belonged to Alfred Ricke so wrong.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Former American soldier heads to Ukraine to join fight for democracy
A veteran is heading back into a war zone more than a decade after returning from the US Army.
A veteran is heading back into a war zone more than a decade after returning from the US Army.
Biden visits Fort Worth as he seeks more health care for veterans
President Joe Biden will travel to Fort Worth to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.
President Joe Biden will travel to Fort Worth to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.
Grandmother dies helping grandson escape house fire in Paulding County
Jean Skoglund, served in the military including tours of duty overseas, but her family believes it was her last act of heroism that may be her most important.
Jean Skoglund, served in the military including tours of duty overseas, but her family believes it was her last act of heroism that may be her most important.