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Horseman rides across US to bring attention to Agent Orange 9 douglas9 Apr 2017 May 2017 4 6242
Latest GI Bill fight could sideline a host of planned reforms 0 nitpicker Apr 2017 Apr 2017 2 2813
We lost a group member, and great DU'er, pinboy3niner. 11 denbot Apr 2017 Apr 2017 24 5248
VA halts changes to caregiver stipends, pending a full program review 1 nitpicker Apr 2017 Apr 2017 3 5626
Duffel Blog tells the truth again 5 The Polack MSgt Mar 2017 Apr 2017 5 4100
Watchdog warns of 'unnecessary risk' to VA hospital patients in DC 1 nitpicker Apr 2017 Apr 2017 2 4504
Department of Veterans Affairs launches a new system to try to 'predict' veteran suicide 1 nitpicker Apr 2017 Apr 2017 1 4557
No more burials at Arlington in 25 years? Famed cemetery is running out of space 3 nitpicker Apr 2017 Apr 2017 3 3570
This message was self-deleted by its author 10 TEB Apr 2017 Apr 2017 3 10485
A Marine comes home from the war after more than 70 years 0 Omaha Steve Mar 2017 Mar 2017 7 4735
Western Iowa soldier's remains identified; missing in Korea for decades, now he'll be buried at Arli 2 Omaha Steve Mar 2017 Mar 2017 7 1470
Once a fixed issue, the VA disability claims backlog is on the rise again 0 nitpicker Mar 2017 Mar 2017 0 3668
Watchdog finds problems persist with veterans suicide hotline 3 nitpicker Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 2431
Thousands of Veterans and Their Families Would Lose Insurance Under the AHCA 1 yuiyoshida Mar 2017 Mar 2017 12 1938
(opinion) Give our veterans considering suicide help, not a gun 2 nitpicker Mar 2017 Mar 2017 5 1692
VA finalizes disability benefits plans for contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune 0 nitpicker Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 1529
Veteran fighting deportation after 2 tours in Afghanistan 3 mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 1833
VA to start offering mental health care to 'bad paper' veterans 4 nitpicker Mar 2017 Mar 2017 8 1805
bush painting pictures of Soldiers 2 Victor_c3 Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 1872
Just for grins 4 The Polack MSgt Feb 2017 Mar 2017 5 2803
Veteran dies after medication error at NC VA hospital 2 bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 1 2716
Legislation Introduced to Exempt Veterans From Hiring Freeze 1 nitpicker Feb 2017 Feb 2017 5 1861
Shaheen and Collins Pitch Bill to Expand Access to National Parks for Disabled Vets 6 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 4 1895
We Were Soldiers co-author Galloway: I just lost my best friend 5 pinboy3niner Feb 2017 Feb 2017 18 2168
Hello all, looking for some help 3 The Polack MSgt Feb 2017 Feb 2017 7 2247
Silly Donald Trump Forgot To Invite Veterans To Big Veterans Meeting, DOY DOY DOY 5 niyad Feb 2017 Feb 2017 9 1916
Charlie Liteky, ex-chaplain who gave back his Medal of Honor at the Wall, dies 4 pinboy3niner Jan 2017 Feb 2017 5 1852
One of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors from Nebraska dies at 96 0 Omaha Steve Feb 2017 Feb 2017 4 1499
I have a question maybe you guys can answer. 6 sinkingfeeling Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2974
Omaha police detective works the case of his uncle's WWII plane crash 0 Omaha Steve Jan 2017 Jan 2017 3 1543

Veterans Continued...

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U.S. agrees to pay billions to Marines affected by toxic water 3 douglas9 Jan 2017 Jan 2017 0 2516
How a Nebraska soldier's letter about visiting his brother's grave sparked a lifelong romance 1 Omaha Steve Jan 2017 Jan 2017 8 2242
Trump won votes promising to protect veterans, but major veterans groups are rattled by his plans 12 pinboy3niner Dec 2016 Jan 2017 8 3890
Dr. Orange: The Scientist Who Insists Agent Orange Isn't Hurting America's Veterans 2 douglas9 Dec 2016 Dec 2016 5 2317
VA hospital in ABQ (Albuquerque, NM) ranked in bottom 10 4 left-of-center2012 Dec 2016 Dec 2016 3 2397
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah 2 The Polack MSgt Dec 2016 Dec 2016 5 2794
No Heroes Left Untreated Act 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2016 Dec 2016 4 2467
Some combat-wounded vets could see a windfall thanks to a congressional tax fix 1 nitpicker Dec 2016 Dec 2016 7 2703
Former VA Podiatry Chief and Sunrise Shoes CEO Indicted for Health Care Fraud Scheme 0 nitpicker Dec 2016 Dec 2016 2 2555
Offutt lab identifies remains of WWII fighter pilot who disappeared in 1944 0 Omaha Steve Dec 2016 Dec 2016 3 1978
9/11 lawsuit bill puts veterans in the crosshairs 2 TexasTowelie Dec 2016 Dec 2016 1 1796
I just realized that the VA will be hanging pictures of trump everywhere 7 Victor_c3 Dec 2016 Dec 2016 6 3666
Will Standing Rock create new vet activist movement? 6 pinboy3niner Dec 2016 Dec 2016 13 2320
5,051 Va. vets' personal info found in ex-Veterans Services worker's storage unit 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2016 Dec 2016 0 1875
The attack was on radar and mistaken as B-17's headed to Pearl 75 years ago, my uncle was there 1 Omaha Steve Dec 2016 Dec 2016 2 1923
Veterans groups fear Trump will 'burn down' VA 4 Eugene Dec 2016 Dec 2016 6 1839
Veterans to Serve as Human Shields for Dakota Pipeline Protesters 5 pinboy3niner Nov 2016 Dec 2016 5 5261
Did Trump ever get around to honoring Vets last week? 3 WilliamPlanke Nov 2016 Nov 2016 0 1794
How a Combat Photographer Named a Phenomenon to Honor Soldiers 2 douglas9 Oct 2016 Oct 2016 7 1710
Feds look into claim of unofficial VA wait lists in Colorado 1 nitpicker Oct 2016 Oct 2016 1 1546
VA Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Falsifying the Medical Records (VA Augusta) 1 nitpicker Oct 2016 Oct 2016 5 1988
Dr. Yutaka Yoshida, a U.S. War Hero of Japanese Descent, Dies at 104 2 douglas9 Oct 2016 Oct 2016 5 1603
The Life and Death of Hanoi Hannah 2 douglas9 Oct 2016 Oct 2016 3 1758
Trump Suggests That Soldiers Who Suffer From PTSD Aren’t “Strong” 4 yuiyoshida Oct 2016 Oct 2016 1 1775
a wonderful website for those interested in learning more about the WASP's 2 niyad Sep 2016 Sep 2016 6 1848
Female WWII pilot Elaine Harmon will finally be laid to rest at Arlington 7 niyad Sep 2016 Sep 2016 11 2515
Veterans charity that gave less than 2% of revenue to veterans closes its doors for good 6 niyad Sep 2016 Sep 2016 4 2210
At their final monthly meal together, a salute for the few, the proud of Iwo Jima 3 Omaha Steve Aug 2016 Aug 2016 6 1901
No Relief for Some Vets Exposed to Agent Orange 0 douglas9 Aug 2016 Aug 2016 2 1466
Secrets, Denial, and, Decades Later, a Medal of Honor for a Vietnam Medic 0 douglas9 Jul 2016 Jul 2016 13 1564

Veterans Continued...

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Veteran Commits Suicide Hours After Being Turned Away At VA Facility – Rest In Peace 12 yuiyoshida Jul 2016 Jul 2016 7 2976
Seven decades melt away as World War II vet buckles himself into plane and the memories it carries 3 Omaha Steve Jul 2016 Jul 2016 5 1869
Legion of Honor awarded to Japanese-American soldier 2 yuiyoshida Jul 2016 Jul 2016 3 1781
Police: 81-Year-Old Marine Corps Veteran Held Hostage In Motel For 4 Years 0 Omaha Steve Jul 2016 Jul 2016 2 1637
Info Beyond DD-214 for Vietnam Era Vet 11 paparush Jul 2016 Jul 2016 0 4264
Vietnam Vet Gets Best Friend His Long-Overdue Purple Heart 0 douglas9 Jul 2016 Jul 2016 5 1564
FOUR graveside flags for 2 Vets, they went up tonight PIX 1 Omaha Steve Jun 2016 Jun 2016 9 4575
Three of Nebraska's living Pearl Harbor survivors gather at new Central City veterans memorial 0 Omaha Steve Jun 2016 Jun 2016 4 1472
Hansen: Spurred by Omahan's research, Marine Corps changes history behind iconic Iwo Jima photo 0 Omaha Steve Jun 2016 Jun 2016 0 1503
Long-lost remains of Lincoln native killed in WWII to be buried at last 0 Omaha Steve Jun 2016 Jun 2016 2 1457
Remember the post on Memorial Day about 3 foot weeds on the War Memorial? 5 Omaha Steve Jun 2016 Jun 2016 19 2508
New policy protects Marines, sailors facing separation for mental health issues 3 douglas9 Jun 2016 Jun 2016 2 1936
MASH quote "Goddamn Army" or my dad entered the Twilight Zone 0 Omaha Steve Jun 2016 Jun 2016 0 1714
Killed by friendly fire in WWII, the weeds on his memorial are three feet tall today 3 Omaha Steve May 2016 May 2016 12 2359
Today. My wife and I stood on our porch, we 4 The Polack MSgt May 2016 May 2016 36 3423
In Remembrance on Memorial Day 15 pinboy3niner May 2016 May 2016 40 4118
some online resources on the Women's Air Service Pilots of WWII 0 niyad May 2016 May 2016 2 1528
WWII female pilots (WASPS) now can be buried at Arlington (but, there is NO war on women!!) 0 niyad May 2016 May 2016 5 2023
I was raped in the navy – and then discharged for a 'personality disorder' (but, NO war on women!!) 0 niyad May 2016 May 2016 18 1655
Obama reinstates burial rights of WASP pilots 3 nitpicker May 2016 May 2016 27 2131
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