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1 month ago

Top Republicans and Democrats concerned about VA cutting 80,000 from its workforce

VA is preparing to lay off as many as 80,000 workers in coming weeks, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.
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Top Republicans and Democrats concerned about VA plan to cut 15% of its workforce

The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to lay off as many as 80,000 workers in the coming weeks, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.
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'A slap in the face': Veterans react to finding out they were laid off

Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has fired thousands of federal workers across the country, in an effort, it claims, to cut down on government waste.
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VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities

A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.
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Body of WWII soldier missing in action returned to US, reunited with sister

Margery Wong was reunited with her brother Sgt. Yuen Hop 80 years after he was declared missing in action.
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Veteran's nonprofit aids former vets facing food insecurity

On 7 acres in Brandywine, Maryland, former U.S. Army Special Forces counterintelligence agent Peter Scott is farming to help food-insecure veterans in the D.C. region.
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Where to get free coffee, doughnuts and more for Veterans Day

Restaurants like Red Lobster, White Castle, Whataburger and more are offering free meals and discounts to active military and those who've served on Veterans Day.
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Trump’s plans for veterans, military are ‘bleak’: Former VA official

Veteran and podcast host Allison Gill talks about what’s at stake for veterans and the military under a second Trump administration.
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6 months ago

800 vets kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' get honorable discharges from DOD

More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.
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WWII veterans visit Omaha Beach to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

American Airlines flew 68 World War II veterans to France to remember the fateful day.
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Senators want more information from VA about alleged 'flagrant misuse' of bonus money

An Internal watchdog found executives got some $11 million in improper bonuses.
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1 year ago

LGBTQ+ military veterans still fighting for benefits

It’s been more than a decade since Congress ended the ban on LGBTQ+ service members. Thousands are still fighting for benefits. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer explains.
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Veteran opens up about journey from combat zones to college

Military veteran Jamie Springston shares how he returned to school after serving overseas.
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Fresh start for over 100 homeless veterans in Houston

The official opening of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Veterans Village will provide permanent and transitional shelter for veterans in the former Holiday Inn hotel in Houston.
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2 years ago

Ambitious new campaign aims to reduce veteran suicide rate by half

USAA's Face the Fight is employing its $41 million in philanthropic grants in an effort to halve the suicide rate among veterans by 2030
2 years ago
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'They saved the world': Experts reflect on D-Day's significance, 79 years later

The number of World War II veterans, especially those who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day, is dwindling.
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The historic legacy of the Montford Point Marines

Honoring and remembering the first Black men to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Meet 2022’s veteran of the year

David Kim, founder and CEO of the charity Children of Fallen Patriots, talks with Kyra Phillips about his experience helping Gold Star families.
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Retired Navy SEAL aims to destigmatize mental health support

ABC News Live honors Veterans Day and speaks with retired Navy SEAL Dave Berkenfield on his efforts to bring awareness to mental health in the military.
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Recovering the history and identities of the country's 1st Black Marines

Many are on a mission to find the first Black Marines that were established in 1942 as the Montford Point Marines.
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16th Annual Stand Up for Heroes event

Bob Woodruff Foundation announces a minimum $1M commitment to mental health support for military and veteran children.
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Service dogs help veterans suffering from physical injuries, PTSD

Retired Master Sgt. David Crenshaw talks about how his service dog, Doc, has helped him through his PTSD and how service dogs can do the same for other veterans.
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3 years ago

Vet suicide rate is lowest in years, VA says, but advocates worry it's an undercount

The veteran suicide rate dropped to its lowest in over a decade, according to a report released Monday from the Department of Veteran Affairs
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New program looking deeper after a third of veterans report being arrested

One-third of veterans say they have been arrested, according to a new report by the Council on Criminal Justice, citing a 2017 study focused on military service and crime
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After a 2-year break, Warrior games are underway at Disney World

The 11th Department of Defense Warrior Games are welcoming more than 300 adaptive athletes, with about 250 competing for the first time.
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Disney World supporting veterans

The Department of Defense Warrior Games are being held at Disney World and Disney's Veterans Institute Summit is an initiative to share best practices in hiring, retaining and supporting veterans.
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Annual Warrior Games underway

Hundreds of injured and wounded service members across the world are competing in adaptive sports celebrating their resilience and dedication.
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Amid protests, Senate passes health care for vets exposed to toxic burn pits

The Senate on Tuesday night approved the PACT Act to help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
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Republicans reject spending bill for veterans exposed to 'burn pits,' toxins

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he would schedule another procedural vote Monday.
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Nothing new in veteran health care bill to spur GOP vote switch: Jon Stewart

Jonathan Karl interviews activist and comedian Jon Stewart on "This Week."
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GOP rejects spending bill for veterans exposed to 'burn pits,' toxins

Comedian and activist Jon Stewart had some choice words for the Republicans who rallied together to block Wednesday evening’s Senate vote on the bill.
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ABC exclusive: Inside the 'monumental' bid to end veteran homelessness

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer speaks with Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough on an ambitious effort to turn existing VA real estate into new housing for homeless veterans.
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Can the VA pull off its 'monumental' bid to end veteran homelessness?

VA Secretary Denis McDonough says the nation's largest veterans housing project underway at the West LA VA could be a game-changer for eliminating veteran homelessness.
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4 years ago

Bob Woodruff Foundation provides fertility funds to veterans in need

Crystal and Ash Engert, a trans military couple, share their IVF journey and the support they received from The Bob Woodruff Foundation and its Veterans In-Vitro Initiative.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Bob Woodruff Foundation provides fertility funds to veterans in need
4 years ago

Jon Stewart talks about hosting Department of Defense Warrior Games

The event, held Sept. 12-22, features active-duty and veteran service members, and will take place for the first time at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.
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VIDEO: Jon Stewart talks about hosting Department of Defense Warrior Games
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Jon Stewart joins lawmakers to push benefits for vets exposed to toxins

Jon Stewart joined lawmakers to unveil legislation that would make it easier for veterans exposed to toxic substances to access Veterans Affairs benefits.
4 years ago
Jon Stewart lends his support to legislation to expand benefits and improve care for military veterans suffering from toxic exposure to burn pits and other hazards, at the Capitol in Washington, May 26, 2021.
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A 'monster': Woman who killed veterans at VA hospital gets 7 life sentences

Reta Mays' victims were killed in 2017 and 2018.
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Reta Mays, 46, of Harrison County, W.Va., a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (seen here) in Clarksburg, W.Va., pled guilty to murder and assault in the deaths of eighth veterans under her care in federal court in Clarksburg, July 14, 2020.
4 years ago

For vets struggling to readjust to civilian life, fitness offers new beginning

So many veterans struggle to readjust to civilian life after returning home. FitOps aims harness their leadership and develops them into personal trainers.
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The program provides tools and training to turn the best in the battlefield into elite personal trainers.
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FitOps gives veterans new purpose after military discharge

So many veterans struggle to readjust to civilian life after returning home. This program aims to harness their skills in leadership and is dedicated to turning soldiers into elite personal trainers.
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VIDEO:  FitOps gives veterans new purpose after military discharge
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Jon Stewart’s new mission

The former late-night comedian is now fighting for war veterans exposed to toxic fumes from military “burn pits.” ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi has more.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Jon Stewart’s new mission
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Jon Stewart, lawmakers announce legislation to help veterans impacted by burn pits

Comedian Jon Stewart joined lawmakers on Tuesday to announce legislation that would make it easier for veterans with diseases linked to burn pits to access benefits.
4 years ago
Comedian Jon Stewart speaks alongside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand as they advocate for Congress to pass legislation to provide benefits for members of the US military exposed to burn pits while serving overseas, during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, April 13, 2021.
4 years ago

Gillibrand, Rubio announce veterans’ health bill

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced legislation that would make it easier for veterans with diseases linked to burn pits to access Veterans Affairs benefits.
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Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced legislation on Tuesday that would make it easier for veterans with diseases linked to burn pits to access Veterans Affairs benefits.
5 years ago

Trump rolls out plan to address veteran suicides

President Donald Trump rolled out a national plan to address veteran suicides, part of a three-year effort to address the problem.
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People place American flags on the National Mall in Washington to raise awareness of veterans and service members who died by suicide, March 27, 2014.
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Foundation aims to teach students character by engaging veterans

The Travis Manion Foundation teaches students character and engages veterans.
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The Travis Manion Foundation aims to link these veterans, who have so much to teach, to young people in need of character and leadership lessons.
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44 veterans have died at Holyoke Soldiers' Home, 100 test positive for COVID-19

44 veterans have died at Massachusetts Soldiers' Home which is facing two investigations
5 years ago
An ambulance and a health care worker with protective equipment arrived at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, March 31, 2020, in Holyoke, Mass.
6 years ago

D-Day veteran on fellow soldiers: 'We watched out for each other'

A World War II veteran shares with ABC News' Terry Moran his memories of the war while he visits his friend's grave in Normandy.
6 years ago
VIDEO: D-Day veteran on fellow soldiers: 'We watched out for each other'
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VA watchdog report finds vets are owed refunds for incorrect fees

Thousands of disabled veterans are owed millions in repayments after government overcharges for home loans.
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The logo of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Sept. 8, 2017, at the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Washington, D.C.
6 years ago

US World War II veteran receives France's medal of honor on D-Day anniversary

Stan Friday, an Army scout, went ahead of the Allied troops after D-Day to scope out the danger and witnessed two Nazi concentration camps before they were liberated.
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US WWII veterans (from left) Stan Friday, from Pennsburg, Pa., KT Robbins, from Olive Branch, Miss., and Buck Price from Tarboro, N.C., stand on Omaha Beach in  Normandy, France, on June 5, 2019.
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Heroes return to Normandy for 75th anniversary of D-Day

"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir traveled to France with a group of veterans to remember the invasion that changed the course of WWII.
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VIDEO: Heroes return to Normandy for 75th anniversary of D-Day
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Veterans group calls for multi-agency investigation amid 'suicide epidemic'

American Veterans is calling for a multi-agency investigation into what they're calling a "suicide epidemic among veterans and service members."
6 years ago
Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic in Austin, Texas.