Thousands of volunteers joined the military during World War I. But when the war ended and the Great Depression began, the volunteers wanted a bonus to be paid in 1932, not in 1945 as planned.
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Veterans of past wars have long been at the forefront of peace advocacy in the United States.
President Joe Biden signed into law the most expansive health care package for military veterans in recent history – despite initial GOP opposition.
For some military members, a hillside in California embodies the sacrifices of serving.
Following the completion of the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, Neta Crawford, the co-director of the Costs of War Project, reflects on 7,268 days of American involvement in the conflict.
Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as talk therapy and medication, do work for some veterans. But service dogs can make a difference when those methods fall short.
Also known as Gulf War Syndrome, symptoms of the condition include chronic pain, fatigue, and memory problems.
With the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, veterans who were already lacking adequate benefits and resources are now in deeper trouble.
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