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George Santos denies taking $3,000 intended for disabled veteran’s dying dog

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rep. George Santos this week denied a Navy veteran's claim that he allegedly ran a fundraiser for the veteran's ill dog in 2016 -- and then never shared the thousands raised.Santos, R-N.Y., has faced mounting criticism and calls to resign, including... Read More.

Joe Walsh’s VetsAid hands out $650,000 in grants to Ohio veterans organizations

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

Joe Walsh’s annual VetsAid charity concert took place last November, and it raised a lot of money to help veterans organizations.The Eagles guitarist just announced his organization has handed out $650,000 in grants to charities in Ohio, including $75,000 in grants to seven... Read More.

Comcast Donates 40 Laptops to Edmonds College Veterans’ Resource Center

Wednesday, December 14 by Marcee Maylin

Comcast recently donated laptops to several veterans’ services organizations and groups in Washington state in partnership with Operation Military Family. Leadership from each organization met with Comcast at the Edmonds College Veterans Resource Center to receive... Read More.

Nashville notes: Veterans Day at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Christmas covers & more

Tuesday, November 1 by ABC News

In honor of Veterans Day, the Country Music Hall of Fame will provide free admission to active-duty and retired armed services members and up to three guests on November 11. See the museum's full schedule of Veterans Day programming. Nate Smith performs an acoustic rendition... Read More.

After a third of veterans report being arrested, a new effort to understand why

Saturday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After close to a decade serving in the Marine Corps, Ron Self could knot a rope that was strong enough to drag military vehicles across combat zones in Africa. But serving time in a prison cell years later, he couldn't get the... Read More.

US is facing a poll worker shortage — new campaign hopes to recruit veterans to fill the gap

Friday, August 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic -- and with ongoing concerns about political violence -- America is facing a critical shortage of poll workers, experts say. A new national campaign hopes to see veterans and their families fill the gap.Some... Read More.

Biden signs PACT Act, expanding and streamlining care for veterans exposed to burn pits

Wednesday, August 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday enacted legislation that will expand the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing health care support to millions of veterans -- as well as their families and caretakers -- who were exposed to toxic burn pits.Known as the PACT... Read More.

Senate could soon pass burn pit bill for veterans’ health, after GOP complaints over Dem spending

Monday, August 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senators are hopeful that within days they'll again approve a bill that would offer millions of veterans expanded health care and disability payments for illnesses induced by exposure to burn pits during their service.The proposal, known as the Honoring Our PACT Act,... Read More.

Four Vietnam War veterans awarded Medal of Honor

Tuesday, July 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Four U.S. Army veterans were awarded with the Medal of Honor Tuesday for their "acts of gallantry and intrepidity" during the Vietnam War half a century ago -- after their cases got a fresh review.President Joe Biden presented Specialist 5 Dwight W.... Read More.

Four Vietnam War veterans to receive Medal of Honor

Tuesday, July 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Four Army veterans are being recognized with the Medal of Honor for their "acts of gallantry and intrepidity" during the Vietnam War.President Joe Biden will present Specialist 5 Dwight W. Birdwell, Major John J. Duffy and Specialist 5 Dennis M. Fujii with... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian troops have offered "stiff resistance," according to U.S. officials.The Russian military has... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Two US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

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Stories tagged with: veterans

George Santos denies taking $3,000 intended for disabled veteran’s dying dog

Joe Walsh’s VetsAid hands out $650,000 in grants to Ohio veterans organizations

Comcast Donates 40 Laptops to Edmonds College Veterans’ Resource Center

Nashville notes: Veterans Day at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Christmas covers & more

After a third of veterans report being arrested, a new effort to understand why

US is facing a poll worker shortage — new campaign hopes to recruit veterans to fill the gap

Biden signs PACT Act, expanding and streamlining care for veterans exposed to burn pits

Senate could soon pass burn pit bill for veterans’ health, after GOP complaints over Dem spending

Four Vietnam War veterans awarded Medal of Honor

Four Vietnam War veterans to receive Medal of Honor

Russia-Ukraine live updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Two US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing

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