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Pvt. 1st Class Powers, died as POW in World War II, accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Powers, 18, of Riverside, California, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for.
More women veterans turning to VA for care, benefits than ever before
Health care enrollment of women veterans in VA increased across all 50 states, with the greatest number of enrollments in Texas (6,507), Florida (4,666), California (4,318), Virginia (3,806), Georgia (2,937) and North Carolina (2,776).
Call to duty: a passion for the isolated person
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Rogers, a noncommissioned officer in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape training, grew up with a father who was a 30-year explosive ordinance disposal Chief Master Sgt. in the United States Air Force.
Arizona cemetery honors 15 year anniversary of opening of the historical soldiers section
The Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery recently honored the 15th anniversary of its historical soldiers section of the cemetery. It’s now the final resting place for 61 Cavalry and Infantry soldiers who died between the 1860s and 1880s.
Killed in WWII Battle of the Points, Army Pvt. 1st Class Cox accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. 1st Class Orville J. Cox, 19, of Haskell, Texas, who was during World War II, was accounted for.
VA home loans temporarily cover buyer-broker fees
Eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses who use the Department of Veterans Affairs-guaranteed home loan benefit can now use it to pay for certain real estate buyer-broker fees when purchasing a home.
Army expands military spouse licensing, fellowship programs
The Army recently expanded the reimbursement policy and fellowship program for military spouses to promote career continuity, financial stability, professional fulfillment, talent retention and support overall military readiness.
Army veteran Ronald Reagan’s legacy lives on
The Regan Legacy Foundation began providing scholarships to the men and women who served aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Since 2000, it has supported more than 575 student leaders nationwide with nearly $9.5 million in college scholarships.
Remains of fallen World War II Airman returns home after 80 years
The Connecticut National Guard funeral honors team provided an honorable transfer for the repatriated remains of U.S. Army Air Corps Tech Sgt. Kenneth J. McKeeman, a radio operator who served in World War II.
From past to present: A V Corps soldier’s journey to Normandy
For U.S. Army Sgt. Crystal Lemin June 6 holds deep significance. Hand-picked to attend the 80th D-Day anniversary in Normandy, Sgt. Lemin’s personal connection profoundly influences her family’s past and continues to shape their future.
Airman assigned to Security Forces trains for domestic operations
From zeroing in on targets at 400 meters to deterring threats with pepper-filled projectiles, Airmen assigned to the 124th Security Forces Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, explored the use of force continuum.
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