Veterans

VIDEO 1 hour ago

Medal of Honor recipient reflects on service after saving Marines from grenade in Vietnam War

Medal of Honor recipient Col. Donald 'Doc' Ballard (Ret.) joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his service to the country after he saved his fellow Marines decades ago during a grenade attack. 

Health 1 day ago

Disabled veteran leans on superhero dog with 'Batman' markings for support, companionship

Army veteran William Bottger battles PTSD and memory loss, but his loyal dog, Roxie, never leaves his side. With a Batman-shaped marking on her fur, she’s his everyday hero.

Washington 5 days ago

Washington state mayor blows up on LGBTQ activist who says flying POW/MIA flag is a 'political stunt'

Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark blew up on an LGBTQ activist who said flying the POW/MIA flag over city hall is a “political stunt" after not wanting to fly the pride flag.

Veterans March 17

VA rescinds 2018 directive on transgender treatments, aligning with Trump 'two sexes' EO

The Department of Veterans Affairs rescinded its directive permitting transgender-related health care services, aligning with President Donald Trump's two-sexes executive order.

Politics March 17

VA Sec claps back at ‘fake news’ critics, defends DOGE: Unveils 4th new healthcare facility

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, a colonel in the USAF reserves, said critics of the administration and its cuts to the federal workforce are wrong, pointing to a new facility in Virginia.

Border security March 14

Vets group patching border fence pledges vigilance amid Trump success: 'There are still gaps'

President Donald Trump's quick success at securing the southern border has not stopped the Border Vets from continuing their work to plug any holes they see in the barrier.

Border security March 13

Border area bustling under Biden now quiet under Trump, says veterans group: 'Amazing difference'

A once-busy border sector just east of San Diego has become quiet since President Donald Trump took office and began aggressively securing the border, says a veterans group.

Media March 12

VA secretary accuses reporter of spreading 'rumors' about DOGE that hurt veterans in tense clash

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins confronted a reporter, claiming she spread rumors about DOGE's actions that are "scaring" veterans and VA employees.

Opinion March 12

Trump’s federal layoffs are a betrayal of working Americans

Trump’s priorities couldn’t be clearer – mass layoffs for working people and more money for the wealthiest among us. That’s a betrayal of the very people who make this country work.

Politics March 11

'Changes that actually help our veterans': VA secretary defends proposed 15% workforce reduction

Despite firing at least 2,400 employees, Secretary Doug Collins pledges to maintain the VA’s commitment to preserving and improving healthcare benefits for veterans.