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Senate confirms former VA benefits chief as new deputy secretary

Army veteran Paul Lawrence will serve as the second-ranking leader at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

VA leadership nominee grilled over recent department layoffs

President Donald Trump nominated Paul Lawrence to serve as the second-highest leader in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Military families to see drop in Tricare dental premiums

Some active-duty families will see their premiums drop by nearly one-third as the new Tricare Dental Program contract takes effect.

By Karen Jowers

8 weeks ago

The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleship

Many acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B Roberts.

By Jon Guttman

2 months ago

Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Marine Corps veteran Paul Whelan freed in US-Russia prisoner swap

The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history Thursday in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free.

8 months ago