Veterans

A San Diego Navy fought with the Department of Veterans Affairs for five months after he received a letter mistakenly declaring him deceased.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members. That’s according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. The VA’s chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top level officials at the agency that it had an objective to cut enough...

Veterans at State Department dispirited after DEI crackdown puts affinity group on pause.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was stalled three times during his opening statement by protesters who called him a “Christian zionist” and yelled about “bombing babies in Gaza.”

The 6888 Central Postal Division played a pivotal role in keeping U.S. soldiers on the front lines in Europe connected with family. Their story was largely unknown until a local historian shared it. Then Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington took notice. News4’s Dominique Moody explains.

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman has been posthumously awarded the rank of general.

President Biden spoke at the last Veterans Day event of his presidency at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A bouncy labradoodle and a Kansas City-area program helped her get back on her feet. Dogs 4 Valor, operated through an organization called The Battle Within, helps retired veterans and first responders in the...

After losing a friend to suicide, an Air Force veteran and others ran for 24 hours around the National Mall to help raise awareness about the high suicide rates among veterans. News4’s Megan McGrath reports. 

Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part.

Singer Scotty Hasting talks about his service in the military and how it connects to his music. News4’s Derrick Ward talks about Hasting being the grand marshal of the Veterans Day Parade in D.C. and the process of making the song “Til the Last Shot’s Fired.” 

The federal holiday of Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, for 2024. The day, which honors living veterans who served in the military, dates back to 1919.

In appreciation of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, businesses will honor active-duty and retired military with all sorts of deals.

Both Veterans Day and Memorial Day have significant meaning to many veterans, members of the U.S. armed services and their families.

Veterans Day is on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, and in honor of those who have served our country, there will be several ceremonies and events in the Washington, D.C., area. Wreath-laying ceremonies, free entry to national parks and an F-16 flyover at National Harbor are just a few ways to mark the holiday. Here are ways to honor service members:…

A Virginia deputy who shot and killed a man who authorities say pointed a gun at a woman has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

The Vettes for Vets organization honors veterans by offering free home renovations, food and health care. News4’s Derrick Ward explains how a group of Corvette owners helped one veteran in Prince George’s County.

The event is aimed at supporting thousands of military families, veterans and people with disabilities in the DMV area. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Disability payments had sometimes been considered compensation and pushed veterans over the income limits for receiving assistance. The policy was changed Thursday.

The statistics come amid renewed calls to change a law that has thrown many veterans into sudden hardship.