The group was rerouted by the Pentagon from its Eastern Mediterranean destination. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the U.S. is deploying the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and…
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VA Considers Addition of 3 Cancers to Toxic Exposure List
The department is reviewing the conditions for possible coverage under the PACT Act. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reviewing whether three additional types of cancer should…
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VA Secretary Promotes Summer VetFest
Department launches public awareness campaign to get veterans signed up for retroactive benefits before August deadline. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched Summer VetFest to raise awareness…
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Iraqi Prime Minister Wants U.S. Troops Indefinitely
Troop presence is part of a “good relationship” with U.S. Prime Minister Mohamed al-Sudani of Iraq plans to send a delegation to the United States next month. The…
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VA Expands Healthcare for Toxic-Exposed Veterans
New eligibility opened up under the PACT Act. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that they are expanding the healthcare services to newly-qualified veterans as of October…
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Veterans Groups Work to Connect with New Generation
American Legion and VFW posts work to keep doors open. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have been impacted by declining memberships and are making…
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Veterans to Receive Expedited Benefits
Veterans Affairs Department and Congress both working on coverage for toxic exposure. The Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 has been introduced by House…
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Administration Brokers Breakthrough Mideast Deal
Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to détente. White House adviser Jared Kushner confirmed that Saudi Arabia and its allies are expected to sign a deal officially ending a…
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Iran Issues Threat to President Trump
U.S. military taking preventive measures in Persian Gulf. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani recently vowed revenge for the airstrike that killed General Soleimani one year ago. In a speech…
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USS Nimitz Ordered Back to Persian Gulf
Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists has stirred revenge threats. The Pentagon announced Saturday that it has sent the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier back to the Middle East. It…
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