More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US
At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.
By Karen Jowers
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Request to reconsider former soldier’s pardon in fatal shooting denied
A Texas court denied a request to consider whether to reverse the pardon of a former Army sergeant convicted of killing an Air Force veteran.
Brewing Capitol Hill fight: Is VA broken or under attack?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has received harsh criticism from Republican opponents over her comments defending VA health care options.
This armored troop transport is being built but needs fixes before it’s fielded next year
A contract to build the new vehicle has been awarded, and two brigades should have it in the next two years.
By Todd South
Vet entrepreneurship program offers mentoring, networking — and free housing too?
An entrepreneurship training program in New York City offers free office space, mentoring and networking opportunities to veterans, spouses and others in the military community who want help growing their businesses. And now the year-long Apex program is offering free housing, too — a perk organizers hope will make it possible for entrepreneurs from all over the country to participate.
By Natalie Gross
Who’s watching payday lenders? Feds ask for specific authority to protect troops’ finances
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants clarification to allow them to examine payday lenders and enforce protections for service members.
By Karen Jowers
Hundreds of soldiers to test new Army combat boot, first major change in nearly a decade
Testing could provide a better fitting, more comfortable boot that can withstand the rigors of combat.
By Todd South
Bring it on! New Taliban video shows intense training for cheer squad competition
Taliban training video documentation is the gift that keeps on giving.
By Jon Simkins
Flynn sentencing abruptly postponed; judge states disgust
A federal judge abruptly postponed the sentencing of President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, on Tuesday, saying he could not hide his disgust for Flynn’s crime of lying to the FBI and warning that he could send the retired Army lieutenant general to prison.
By Chad Day, The Associated Press
Army and special operations snipers put new ghillie suit to the test
The new suit would replace the existing setup, which is rarely used by snipers, who often make their own suits.
By Todd South
'Shove your priority boarding’ — Aussie vets call airline’s veteran benefit offer ‘too American’
Virgin Australia recently announced a policy to recognize the nation's veterans, and vets wanted nothing to do with it.
By Jon Simkins
'We just need each other’: These five charities were honored for their work to help veterans
Five groups received a combined total of $200,000.
By Karen Jowers