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Shawn Campbell helps Justin Herris get back on the boat after a dive at the Circle of Heroes military memorial off the coast of Clearwater, Fla.

For Some Veterans, Underwater Adventures Bring Solitude And Therapeutic Benefits

A growing number of programs try to treat PTSD by getting veterans into nature, even deep under the sea. But there's little scientific evidence that…

The first phase of the Los Angeles columbarium expansion has capacity for more than 10,000 veterans and their spouses.

As Veterans' Cemeteries Run Out Of Space, The VA Is Providing An Alternative To Burials

For the first time in decades, veterans and local military families have access to a final resting place alongside fellow servicemembers in the city of…

Runners participate in an Oct. 17 domestic violence awareness event at Ft. Hood, Tex.

After A Report Found The Military Often Mishandles Domestic Violence, Reforms Are Happening Slowly

The Defense Department Inspector General found that the military handles domestic violence on base inconsistently, leading to fewer prosecutions and…

Veteran David Wheaton said he's noticed his COPD has improved since he began playing the harmonica. He said he used to be able to exercise for only a few minutes, but now can work out longer.

A Holiday Harmonica Concert Is Part Of The Therapy For Veterans With Lung Disease

Some Florida veterans are putting on a holiday performance at their local VA, but not just to spread cheer. It’s part of a program that uses harmonicas to…

Television commericals in the Army's 'What's Your Warrior' campaign feature researchers in lab coats as well as soldiers in uniform.

The Army Says Its New Marketing Campaign Aims To 'Surprise Our Audience'

The campaign, which launched in November, emphasizes Army careers in technology, medicine, and other non-combat jobs.The U.S. Army hopes a new marketing…

Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, (left) washes dishes aboard the ship on Thanksgiving 2019. Crozier was relieved of his command after urging the Navy to take stronger action to combat a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship.

Friends And Former Crewmembers Continue To Show Support For Fired Navy Captain

More than two weeks after Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of command of the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt, friends and former shipmates are voicing…

Yoga instructor Forest Spall with the Tampa-area nonprofit group Veterans Alternative hosts a virtual meditation session on the video chat service Zoom.

For Veterans With PTSD, Virtual Treatment Takes The Place Of In-Person Therapy

Disruptions to everyday life caused by the coronavirus pandemic are putting a strain on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Some are seeking…

Marine judge advocate Emma Shinn (left) takes her oath of office from Maj. Rebecca Harvey in 2019.

More Than Two-Thirds Of The Military Supports Transgender Servicemembers, Study Finds

The UCLA study shows broad support among servicemembers for transgender people in the military. But the military still bans transgender people from…

Spc. Trent Bostic of the North Carolina National Guard examines and sorts produce at a Food Bank.

As It Responds To The Pandemic, The National Guard Says More People Want To Enlist

In some states, recruiters are reporting an uptick in the number of people who are expressing interest in joining the Guard.National Guard recruiters in…

A gravestone for a German POW in the San Antonio VA cemetery. The stone is engraved with a swastika and an inscription that references Adolf Hitler.

After Initially Saying It Wouldn't, The VA Now Will Remove Nazi Symbols From Two Veterans Cemeteries

The stones, engraved with swastikas, mark the graves of German POWs who died in the United States during World War II.The Department of Veterans Affairs…

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