The captain of a nuclear aircraft carrier with more than 100 sailors infected with the coronavirus pleaded Monday with U.S. Navy officials for resources to … Captain of aircraft carrier with growing coronavirus outbreak pleads for help from NavyRead more
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Veterans Commit Suicide at Double Rate of Civilian Population
A new investigation by News21 has found U.S. veterans are killing themselves at more than double the rate of the civilian population. About 49,000 veterans … Veterans Commit Suicide at Double Rate of Civilian PopulationRead more
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No Awards for Endless Wars
Veterans Against the War members are in formation and blocking entrance to the Liberty Medal presentation ceremony at the National Constitution Center where Joe Biden … No Awards for Endless WarsRead more
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Suicide Rate of U.S. Vets Jumps 20 Percent
New figures show the suicide rate for U.S. veterans has increased about 20 percent since 2007. A study by a researcher with the Department of … Suicide Rate of U.S. Vets Jumps 20 PercentRead more
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U.S. Military Suicides Broke All-Time Record in 2012
New figures show U.S. military suicides broke another all-time record last year. According to the Pentagon, 349 active-duty soldiers took their own lives in 2012, … U.S. Military Suicides Broke All-Time Record in 2012Read more
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The war itself is an indictment of our country
Vietnam Vets Return to My Lai, Where U.S. Slaughtered 500 Civilians Today marks the 50th anniversary of the My Lai massacre, when U.S. forces slaughtered … The war itself is an indictment of our countryRead more
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Israeli Army Vet’s Exposé
Eran Efrati spent years as a sergeant and combat soldier in the Israeli military, but has since become an outspoken critic of the occupation of … Israeli Army Vet’s ExposéRead more
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BSF constable sacked over Facebook video
A BSF constable who had posted a video about the “poor quality” of food served to jawans in forward locations has been dismissed on charges … BSF constable sacked over Facebook videoRead more
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Every 72 minutes, a veteran commits suicide
A 46-page suicide analysis released by the Department of Veterans Affairs last month reveals just how swift this current of self-destruction is flowing, particularly for … Every 72 minutes, a veteran commits suicideRead more
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How Veterans Are Losing the War at Home
A friend of mine, a Vietnam vet, told me about a veteran of the Iraq War who, when some civilian said, “Thank you for your … How Veterans Are Losing the War at HomeRead more