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Supreme Court hears 'stolen valor' case of false military heroism

Supreme Court justices on Wednesday sounded cautiously sympathetic to a federal law that punishes fake military heroes. While not marching in lockstep, the justices seemed to agree that lying about medals does damage to the military’s honor.

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'Huge' Tricare savings expected from higher drug co-pays

Phased increases in health insurance fees and deductibles would save Tricare a total of $23 billion over 10 years, mostly by sticking retirees with higher costs. But even more dollars — $28 billion over 10 years — would be saved in Tricare pharmacy costs alone under a separate proposed plan to revise co-payments for prescriptions filled at retail outlets and through mail order.

19:57 February 23, 2012

Anniversary recalls grim toll of Iwo Jima

Bruce Bender remembers the Marines' bloody fighting for the Pacific island in 1945. Breaking his silence over World War II, he recently wrote his memoirs so his children would know what happened.

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As DOD budget shrinks, VA sees a 10 percent increase

In an era of austerity, the Department of Veterans Affairs would grow by more than 10 percent next year under President Obama’s budget announced Monday. The VA would get $140.3 billion in fiscal 2013, up from $126.9 billion a year ago. That means the VA would operate with about 2.25 times as much money as it did in fiscal year 2004 at the start of the Iraq War.
DOD backs parade for returning vets, but not until all troops are home

The Pentagon fully supports the idea of a parade for returning war veterans down the Canyon of Heroes in New York City. Just not right now. Instead, administration officials on Monday announced plans for a lavish gala at the White House later this month.
Pro-pot veterans' group changes name, keeps logo
Homelessness down among U.S. veterans
Lawmakers poised to pass defense bill authorizing 1.6 percent pay hike
Study: Transition to civilian life harder for married troops
VA takes heat for suicide prevention struggles
Critics: Overloaded VA should seek outside help for mental health care
Tricare scrapping troubled system in Philippines to address fraud, military retiree care
Tricare beneficiaries get letters on security breach
What will automatic budget cuts mean to vets?
Passage of vet jobs bill doesn't mean immediate changes
Critics: Fort Carson policy targeted troubled, wounded soldiers
Resume tips from The Ladders
Vet groups offer short-term fixes as long-term budget cuts loom

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Lawmakers push Gold Medal for WWII 'Devil's Brigade'

Some years ago, Hollywood made a movie, "The Devil’s Brigade," about a U.S.-Canadian commando force during World War II. Now an effort is underway in Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal to that elite strike force.
22:55 February 24, 2012
Washington Sen. Murray holds roundtable with veterans
Wounded vets regain bit of camaraderie in kitchen
Man who kept MIA bracelet for 40 years will give it to soldier's family
Noncitizen veterans protest their proposed deportation to Mexico
Marine vets recall how battle changed their perspective of war
Remembering Ike: A memorial to a general’s humility
Honors are on the way for the country's first black Marines
Former President Bush speaks at California fundraiser for military veterans
Summit to discuss civilian credentials for vets

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A nation honors valor in the war on terrorism

In an annual special section, Stars and Stripes looks at the deeds that have earned medals of valor for the servicemembers.

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