Canada offered to help euthanize Christine Gauthier
She wanted a little help — not death. A paraplegic former Canadian military member is ripping her government, which offered to euthanize her after she complained about delays having a … Read More
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US military seeks to address mental health as suicides rise
After finishing a tour in Afghanistan in 2013, Dionne Williamson felt emotionally numb. More warning signs appeared during several years of subsequent overseas postings. “It’s like I lost me somewhere,” … Read More
US veterans Alex Drueke, Andy Huynh released by Russian separatists land in NYC after prisoner exchange
Two US veterans who were released by Russian separatists as part of a prisoner exchange are finally back on American soil after landing in New York City on Friday. Alex … Read More
2 US veterans among 10 prisoners released by Russian separatists
Two American veterans and eight other prisoners held captive by Russian separatists in Ukraine were released this week as part of a prisoner exchange, officials announced Wednesday. US military veterans … Read More
Veterans applaud late monarch’s ‘unwavering dedication’
As they gear up to bid farewell to Her Majesty The Queen one last time on Monday, British veterans are reflecting on the late monarch’s everlasting sacrifice of service to … Read More
‘Most wanted’ Marine veteran RJ McLeod busted in El Salvador
A Marine veteran who was one of the US Marshals’ most-sought fugitives was busted in El Salvador this week after more than six years on the run. Raymond “RJ” McLeod, … Read More
Army vet gets 18 months for stealing $2.1M in military gear from Texas base
A US Army veteran who pleaded guilty to stealing $2.1 million worth of military gear from a Texas army base was sentenced to 18 months in prison last Tuesday and … Read More
Veterans are being healed through ‘Meat Therapy’
Jason Wilson, a US Army veteran, appeared on “Fox and Friends Weekend” on Saturday morning to discuss “healing in the form of barbecue,” given that many veterans return home with issues that … Read More
Chuck Schumer said he will tee up vets health care bill for another vote this week
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday he intends to put a health care bill for military veterans exposed to deadly toxins up for a vote again this week after … Read More
Jon Stewart rips GOP after Senate blocks veteran burn pit bill
Comedian Jon Stewart doubled down Friday on a viral rant ripping Republican senators who voted against advancing a bill that would boost benefits for veterans who were exposed to toxins … Read More
