Veteran Affairs News

Two members of the South African National Defence Force have died in a parachute incident, the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans said.

Next week, communities across Barry County will take time to honor the men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces.

More than a month after a new fiscal year began Oct. 1, the House and Senate are still pressing to pass a group of bills to improve veteransa benefits and health programs, rolling them together in a oeomnibusa legislative packets.

An Army veteran admitted in federal court Friday that he plotted with his wife to bilk the U.S. government by faking paralysis after a car wreck to get disability benefits and avoid being deployed to Iraq.

There was a sea of red, white and blue in Rock Hill Friday during a tribute ceremony, honoring American war veterans at the Glencairn Garden.

An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army base Thursday, authorities said, a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded in the worst mass shooting ever at a military base in the United States.

For all the forgettable Veterans Day sales, there's a trio of free-meal deals for military veterans that speak not just to the heart but the stomach.

A third Republican officially entered the fight Thursday to challenge Mark Schauer in next year's 7th Congressional District election.

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The first African-American to be elected mayor of Newton has received a congratulatory telephone call from President Barack Obama.

Second World War veterans are being urged to make sure they secure funding for commemorative trips to places where they fought.

Oklahomans will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday and Henry says it is important to honor the sacrifices made by all veterans.

Research examining issues surrounding homeless veterans and the types of relationships they had with their fathers was presented Nov.

Homeless veterans can get a hot meal, clothing, a flu shot and other help at the annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down at the Denver National Guard Armory.

Clich here for interactive map of results " /> Clich here for interactive map of results DispatchPolitics Ohio voters agreed yesterday to create a state board to protect the state's $93 billion-a-year agribusiness industry and overwhelmingly approved giving $200 million in bonuses to military veterans.

Sgt. Ana Argott, a past member of the Deming High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Color Guard, stands proud next to Old Glory.

An Army veteran who authorities say threatened to go on a shooting rampage at a Veterans Affairs hospital in southern Illinois has been indicted on a gun charge.

Hundreds of seniors waved empty paper plates Wednesday to protest cutbacks in nutrition programs for the elderly that could eliminate thousands of meals for some of Oklahoma's most vulnerable citizens.

Originally published November 4, 2009 at 2:27 p.m., updated November 4, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. BENTON, Ill.

Thirteen major military and veterans groups have joined forces to try to force one senator - Republican Tom Coburn of Oklahoma - to release a hold that he has placed on a major veterans benefits bill.