An Army veteran, who served his country for 18 years, says he’s now terminally ill because of the VA ‘s inadequate care. 44-year-old Steve Cooper has filed a lawsuit against the VA in Phoenix for $50 million, claiming his terminal…
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Army vet who fought Islamic State in Syria is now missing in U.S.
A 40-year old Army veteran who battled ISIS in Syria, has been missing for almost ten days, here in the States. The former Army Ranger and father of two young girls is described by friends and family as an avid…
Soldier killed in ISIS operation identified as a Delta Force Operator
BAGHDAD — The first American soldier to die in combat against the Islamic State group in Iraq has been identified as Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler, coalition officials said Friday. Army Col. Steve Warren told The Associated Press that Wheeler,…
Iraqi-American Lt. Col. goes public with complaint that Michigan Guard discriminated
Lt. Col. Jason Awadi has gone public with a complaint that he was discriminated against when he was passed over for promotion this summer. He claims that the Michigan National Guard discriminated against his Iraqi descent. Awadi is a native…
Army says intelligence system was broken during hospital attack in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — The Army’s $5 billion intelligence network, which is designed to give commanders battlefield awareness but has been criticized for years as a boondoggle, was not working in Afghanistan during the recent American air attack on a hospital, according…
Army veteran saves 16 children from knife-wielding attacker at Illinois library
MORTON, Ill. — A 75-year-old chess instructor who fought off a knife-wielding man threatening to kill children at a central Illinois library says this week’s attack will not stop his class from holding its next meeting. Army veteran James Vernon…
