veterans

Sep- 2026 -

15 September

Senior Airman Laura Fitzpatrick, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical material technician, examines pharmaceuticals at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2024. Fitzpatrick was recognized as Pride of the Pack for managing the HCOS’s Self-Life Extension Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

Young US Veterans More Exposed to Toxic ‘Forever Chemical’: Report

Young US military veterans have higher concentrations of potentially harmful synthetic chemicals known as PFAS in their blood.

8 September

Europe

Medics were tested in a war fighting scenario.

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Plans Veteran Mobilization Drill to Test Wartime Readiness

The UK will hold a major exercise next year to test its ability to recall and deploy former military personnel during a crisis.

Aug- 2026 -

12 August

Technology

U.S. Army Pfc. Nick Seepersad, assigned to the 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, fires an M777 Alpha 2 Medium Towed Howitzer during Table XV qualification at 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Feb. 5, 2026. Table XV integrations test fires within a tactical scenario to validate crews’ ability to execute fire missions safely and accurately. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Morse)

Rojoef Manuel

Military Blast Exposure Linked to Veteran Aggression, US Study Finds

A study backed by the Pentagon and the US Department of Veterans Affairs found that repeated exposure to low-level shockwaves during military service is associated with aggression in veterans.

Jul- 2026 -

7 July

Commentary

Bishop Garrison

A Court Ruling Meant to Protect Veterans Could End Up Hurting Them

A court ruling limiting non-accredited assistance in VA disability claims could leave veterans with fewer resources and more claim denials.

Apr- 2026 -

21 April

Arms

191110-M-HB658-2561 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Luke Boyd, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), draws an M9 pistol during a small arms range aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Rojoef Manuel

US Bill Seeks Concealed Carry Rights for Special Ops, Veterans

The US House of Representatives has unveiled legislation to grant nationwide concealed carry authority to active-duty and veteran US special operations personnel.

May- 2025 -

18 May

Asia Pacific