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In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.

Cmdr. Frederick Moosbrugger’s claim to fame was a near-perfect destroyer duel at the Battle of Vella Gulf.

By Jon Guttman

17 hours ago

This soldier gave his last full measure of devotion on a hill in Korea

When his company was ordered to take a hill during the Korean War's Operation Ripper, Sfc. Nelson Brittin led the way.

By Jon Guttman

20 hours ago

Joe Harris, believed to be oldest surviving WWII paratrooper, has died

Sgt. Joe Harris, a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died at 108.

4 days ago

Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services

Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

Senate confirms former VA benefits chief as new deputy secretary

Army veteran Paul Lawrence will serve as the second-ranking leader at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Some VA employees’ overtime pay will be delayed by software problems

Software handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago