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Transgender troops warned to avoid Florida over discriminatory laws

One in five transgender people will choose to serve in the military, with nearly 15,000 active and reserve troops already serving according to one study.

Man killed by FBI after alleged Biden threats was Air Force veteran

The man federal agents shot and killed in his home in Provo, Utah Wednesday morning was a former airman who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden.

Biden praises political unity at anniversary of the PACT Act

The PACT Act is intended to improve health care and disability compensation for exposure to toxic substances.

Important PACT Act deadline extended amid tech issues

The Veterans Affairs extended the deadline for retroactive PACT Act payouts amid online technical difficulties.

Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues

A year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.

Wounded Warrior head set to retire in early 2024

Linnington served in the Army for 35 years before joining the national veterans non-profit.

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Honoring our ‘PACT’ to veterans

This week marks one year since the PACT Act, legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, was signed into law.

Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure

The first anniversary of the PACT Act, sweeping toxic exposure legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, is Thursday.

Are thousands of potential recruits being disqualified unnecessarily?

The military's complex medical waiver process, which can vary by service and state, has barred potential recruits with well-managed mental health issues.

Wounded Warrior Project membership continues to grow even as wars fade

The group expects to add its 200,000th member later this year, which is the organization's 20th anniversary.