5 things to know in veterans news: Bad paper discharge, Steak ‘n Shake franchise offer, Battle of the Bulge veteran dies

WWII veteran Col. Frank Cohn dies at 100, a special roundtable on bad paper discharges and a chance for veterans to own-operate a restaurant.

Fake VA shoe offer targets veterans

A flyer offering “free athletic shoes from VA” may look official at first glance. It uses VA-style branding, talks about health and wellness and even lists the MyVA phone number.…

Dangerous heat: Help protect Veterans experiencing homelessness

Four ways to help Veterans stay safe in summer heat Summer heat can be dangerous for anyone, but for Veterans experiencing homelessness, especially those living unsheltered outdoors, extreme temperatures can…

How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

Veterans organizations are deeply divided over the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act as Congress proposes paying for parts of the legislation with projected savings from a long-pending Department of…

A veterans organization has millions in the bank. Why did it seize a small chapter’s donation?

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom covering the human impact of military service, in partnership with The Sacramento Bee. It is republished…

Veterans groups call on Platner to leave Maine Senate race

At least three veterans organizations are calling on Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, to drop out of his race following a new allegation of sexual assault. “Veterans…

Continuing to serve: Veterans can find purpose through coaching

Veterans leave the military with discipline, leadership, resilience and a deep commitment to service. But when the uniform comes off, many ask, “What’s next?” For many, the answer can be…

‘Honoring veterans and their families’: Lawmakers hear about upkeep, support of national veteran cemeteries

The hearing focused on management and upkeep of veterans cemeteries and military memorials across the U.S. and overseas. The committee also looked at demand for burials, including an average of…

5 things to know in veterans news: Medal of Honor nominee, fireworks stress relief, northernmost veterans cemetery breaks ground

Health experts caution veterans about fireworks as triggers, a new veterans cemetery in the Alaska interior and a Puerto Rican Vietnam hero is nominated for the medal of honor.

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act divides veterans groups 

The act is pitting the nation’s largest veterans groups against one another over its proposal to pay for billions of dollars in new benefits for seriously ill and injured veterans…