Tag: Veterans

Obama: Remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice

Pete Kasperowicz · May 28, 2016 6:00 am

Lee Marvin was a Purple Heart recipient who fought in World War II. (AP Photo)

National Security

21 famous people you didn’t know were buried at Arlington National Cemetery

David Wilkes · May 27, 2016 4:01 am

The Old Guard, the Army's official ceremonial unit, placed flags on more than 228,000 headstones and 7,000 niche rows at Arlington National Cemetery. (AP Photo)

Here are 11 photos of soldiers placing flags at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day

Cassi Pollock · May 26, 2016 8:58 pm

The annual event attracted more than a million bikes and spectators last May, and could potentially draw even bigger crowds this year considering Donald Trump's decision to attend. (AP Photo)

Trump plans Memorial Day weekend visit with vets, bikers in D.C.

Gabby Morrongiello · May 26, 2016 6:19 pm

The survey of veterans and those who live with veterans found Donald Trump won 47 percent of registered voters' support to Hillary Clinton's 38 percent. (AP Photo)

Poll: Military voters prefer Trump by 9 points

Sarah Bedford · May 26, 2016 10:00 am

"Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald's recent remarks show a fundamental lack of respect for the veterans he's been tasked to serve," said Cruz. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Cruz calls for VA’s McDonald to step down

Susan Ferrechio · May 25, 2016 3:32 pm

Department of Veterans Affairs officials wrongly declared 4,201 veterans as deceased when they were still living, and stripped them of their benefits. (AP Photo/Oskar Garcia, File)

VA wrongly declared 4,201 veterans as deceased, cut off benefits

Sarah Bedford · May 25, 2016 12:30 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: VA Mickey Mouse operation

Washington Examiner · May 24, 2016 11:28 pm

"At VA we take our mission of caring for those who 'shall have borne the battle' very seriously." (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Veterans Affairs chief: ‘I deeply regret’ Disney comments

Sarah Bedford · May 24, 2016 10:23 pm

VA official has ‘regret’ for McDonald’s ‘Disney’ comments

Sarah Bedford · May 24, 2016 7:22 pm

Veterans Affairs chief refuses to apologize for Disney comments

Sarah Bedford · May 24, 2016 6:02 pm

"Secretary McDonald made a dumb comment, but Sen. Blunt's record of cutting veterans benefits and using veterans as props in his press conferences doesn't make him the voice of authority here," Jason Kander said. (AP Photo)

Dem Senate candidate: McDonald’s resignation would ‘make things worse’ at VA

Sarah Bedford · May 24, 2016 5:46 pm