VA to study psychedelic drugs for treating PTSD in fiscal 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs will launch its first clinical study since the 1960s into the effectiveness of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, the agency said.

Senate approves expanding jobs program to surviving spouses of fallen troops

A job counseling program created for disadvantaged veterans would be expanded to provide free career services to surviving spouses of fallen service members under a Senate bill approved Monday.

Virginia veteran honored for service, academic accomplishments

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ehsan Jamshidi recently was recognized for his accomplishments. While in service, he enrolled in the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he maintained a 4.0 grade point average while serving around the world.

What women veterans think of Pete Hegseth’s views about combat roles

The Army veteran and Fox News Channel host who could be the country’s next defense secretary has strong views on a decade of women serving in combat positions in the U.S. military — strong and negative. That’s far different from how women who have filled such roles see their achievement.

The year’s smartest game asks: Is civil democracy just a fantasy?

Is a civil, functioning democracy as much a fantasy as a world of magic, elves and fairies? This is the troubling question that drives this year’s smartest, most exciting video game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, from the developer Atlus and famed Persona director Katsura Hashino.

VA says cyberattack targeted health data of hundreds of veterans in Minnesota, Texas

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Friday that its Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is sending letters to 2,302 veterans notifying them of the “potential disclosure of protected health information.”

From the battlefields of France to Tokyo: WWII veteran celebrates 100 years

Members of the American military community, alongside family and friends, gathered here recently to wish an early 100th birthday to a World War II veteran who served with the 326th Glider Infantry Regiment in France. 

From talking with stars to being one: White House honors veteran’s volunteerism at Army posts in Germany

U.S. Army veteran David Stewart received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the pinnacle of a four-level program that recognizes Americans who devote a certain number of hours to volunteer work.

Trump’s pick to run the VA vows to cut regulations and root out corruption

Col. Doug Collins attended seminary school, worked as a pastor at a small-town church and served as a chaplain in the Navy and Air Force Reserve.

American WWII veteran, 101, warms hearts in France while commemorating 80 years of liberation

For over 30 years, officials in Metz have invited U.S. soldiers who helped liberate the city from Nazi occupation to participate in commemorative ceremonies. The appearance of 101-year-old Ceo Bauer may be the last year a living veteran of the war participates.