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Veterans React To 3 Controversial Pardons Issued By President Trump

Veterans are still reacting to President Trump's controversial pardons of three alleged or convicted American war criminals.

Veterans React To 3 Controversial Pardons Issued By President Trump

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A Move To Create More Mentors Among Female Veterans

Dozens of women who work in special operations recently met in Southern California to find ways to encourage female troops to stay in the military or help them transition to rewarding civilian jobs.

A Move To Create More Mentors Among Female Veterans

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VA Inspector General Says Department Is Putting Whistleblowers At Risk

The office that is supposed to protect whistleblowers inside the Department of Veterans Affairs has instead put them at risk according to the VA inspector general's investigation.

VA Inspector General Says Department Is Putting Whistleblowers At Risk

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Ex-VA Chief's Book Describes Chaos And Confusion Inside The White House

Dr. David Shulkin has written a memoir about his time as secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Trump administration. He says he was pushed out by people who favor privatizing the VA.

Ex-VA Chief's Book Describes Chaos And Confusion Inside The White House

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Trump Signs Executive Order Forgiving All Federal Student Loan Debt For Disabled Vets

President Trump has signed a presidential memorandum that is designed to increase the number of "permanently disabled veterans" who erase their federal student loan debt.

Trump Signs Executive Order Forgiving All Federal Student Loan Debt For Disabled Vets

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Marine Who Warned Of Insider Threat Should Remain In The Corps, Military Board Says

Jason Brezler, seated center, holds a meeting with local governors in Afghanistan in 2010. Brezler faced discharge after emailing classified documents over an insecure network. He challenged the Marine Corps' decision. Monique Jaques/Getty Images hide caption

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Marine Who Warned Of Insider Threat Should Remain In The Corps, Military Board Says

Maj. Jason Brezler faced discharge after emailing classified documents over an insecure network. He challenged the Marine Corps' decision, and a board of inquiry recently ruled in his favor.

Veterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program

Retired Staff Sgt. Matt Lammers holds the hand of his wife, Alicia, before the swimming competition at the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Clearwater, Fla. Alicia has been Matt's official caregiver for nearly eight years, but she was cut from the Department of Veterans Affairs' caregiver program last December. Eve Edelheit for NPR hide caption

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Veterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program

Veterans are warning that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not resolved serious flaws in the way the program is administered.

Veterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program

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Federal Judge Denies Jeffrey Epstein Bail During Wait For Sex Trafficking Trial

A federal judge has denied Jeffrey Epstein's bail request pending his trial for sex trafficking of minors — implying that he remains a danger and is a flight risk.

Federal Judge Denies Jeffrey Epstein Bail During Wait For Sex Trafficking Trial

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Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein Charged In New York With Sex Trafficking Of Minors

Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein has entered a not-guilty plea in federal court. He's accused of sex trafficking charges involving dozens of young girls in New York and Florida.

Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein Charged In New York With Sex Trafficking Of Minors

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Military Families Deal With Unintended Consequence Of 2017 Tax Law

Congress has promised, and failed, to fix a quirk of U.S. tax law that penalizes surviving family members of veterans who died while on active duty.

Military Families Deal With Unintended Consequence Of 2017 Tax Law

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Critics See VA Change As A Move Toward Privatizing The Agency

A major change in how the Department of Veterans Affairs uses private health care providers goes into effect Thursday amid concerns that it could drain resources from the VA into the private sector.

Critics See VA Change As A Move Toward Privatizing The Agency

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Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Iraq veteran and presidential candidate, revealed at a campaign event Tuesday that he was treated for PTSD after his deployment and he continues to see a counselor monthly.

Rep. Seth Moulton Announces Mental Health Care Proposal By Sharing His Experience

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Army Surprised By Answers To Its Question: How Has Serving Impacted You?

As part of a Memorial Day tribute, the U.S. Army asked service members to tweet the answer to the question: How has serving impacted you? The answers Army officials got were not what they expected.

Army Surprised By Answers To Its Question: How Has Serving Impacted You?

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Marine Corps Veteran Faces Deportation, Says His Crimes Are Linked To PTSD

In California, U.S. Marine Corps veteran is awaiting deportation to El Salvador. He says the crimes he committed were linked to PTSD from combat in Iraq.

Marine Corps Veteran Faces Deportation, Says His Crimes Are Linked To PTSD

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Trump Administration Has Drastically Dropped Visas For Afghan And Iraqi Interpreters

Iraq War veteran Peter Farley (center), with his former interpreter Wisam al-Baidhani (left) and another Iraqi interpreter in Baghdad in 2009. Courtesy of Peter Farley hide caption

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Trump Administration Has Drastically Dropped Visas For Afghan And Iraqi Interpreters

Veterans and dozens of lawmakers say they're afraid the promise they made to protect families who assisted U.S. forces is being broken.

Trump Administration Has Drastically Dropped Visas For Afghan And Iraqi Interpreters

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