Senate hopeful Graham Platner ridiculed a Purple Heart veteran, according to veterans.
Veterans are voicing their disapproval of Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate, after old remarks resurfaced where he called the Army “full of fat, lazy trash” and made fun of a soldier who had been shot multiple times in combat and received a Purple Heart. Holland “Ricky” White, a Vietnam War veteran from the Army’s […]
97-year-old WWII veteran’s heartfelt Memorial Day speech captures attention online
World War II Veteran’s Emotional Tribute Goes Viral A powerful message from World War II veteran David Yoho resonated widely on social media during Memorial Day weekend. His heartfelt appeal urged young people to remember the sacrifices made by military personnel. As he prepares to turn 98 in August, Yoho addressed the audience during a […]
Veterans gain new complimentary entry to the 9/11 Museum as the country approaches a significant anniversary.
9/11 Memorial and Museum Offers Free Admission to Veterans In a move to honor veterans, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum announced it will provide free admission to all veterans starting this Friday, just ahead of Memorial Day. This initiative is part of a broader effort to recognize the significant impact the 9/11 attacks had on […]
1,500 people come together for WWII veteran’s funeral in Massachusetts after a request for attendance
Community Comes Together to Honor WWII Veteran Mourners started to gather early, with veterans in their uniforms, strangers holding American flags, and police officers lining the streets—all there for a World War II Navy veteran from Massachusetts who many thought would be laid to rest alone. John Bernard Arnold III passed away on May 6 […]
Government cancels VA deal to purchase thousands of vibrators for women veterans
This month, the Department of Veterans Affairs decided to cancel an initiative from the Biden administration aimed at providing vibrators for female veterans. Some lawmakers and watchdog organizations view this as yet another misstep from a seemingly out-of-touch agency. Referred to as a “clitoral therapy device,” the plan was intended to address the “clinical needs […]
‘Everything Torn Down From The Wall’: Man Taken Into Custody For Allegedly Defacing Police and Veterans’ Memorials
California Man Arrested for Vandalizing Memorials A man from California has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing bronze stars and shields from monuments dedicated to fallen law enforcement officers and veterans in Solano County. The Peace Officers Memorial in Fairfield was targeted, with stars and plaques honoring 21 officers who died in the line […]
Senate Republican Aims to Eliminate Biden Rule That Harms Career Schools and Veterans
Sen. Jim Banks Proposes Bill to Repeal Controversial Education Funding Rule On Monday, Indiana Republican Sen. Jim Banks introduced legislation aimed at reversing regulations that he claims unfairly target career education institutions and military students. The proposed Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency (PARITY) Act seeks to eliminate the requirement from the Higher […]
Veterans want UCLA to continue playing at Jackie Robinson stadium
From his wheelchair near third base at UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium, Devin Sessom surveyed the pristine grass field and the tree-lined outfield, with the Bel Air hills just visible in the background. This is, without a doubt, a special place for Vietnam veterans. “I think for all the veterans who’ve had the chance to come […]
Trump issues executive order for FDA to assess psychedelics, references veterans.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Research On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at speeding up the review process for certain psychedelic drugs that have already received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA. “The executive order I’m signing today is, well, it’s a significant step,” Trump mentioned. “These treatments […]
New Bill Might Allow Veterans and Active-Duty Members to Carry Concealed Weapons Nationwide
New Bill Proposed for Special Operations Personnel’s Concealed Carry Rights Rep. Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina, put forth a bill on Thursday aimed at permitting honorably discharged special operations forces to carry concealed weapons. This information was first reported by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The proposed legislation, known as the Special Operations […]