Topic: Eric Shinseki

Opinion: This Memorial Day, supporting veterans is a matter of national security

This Memorial Day, Americans should realize that supporting veterans with jobs and education isn't just about repaying our debt to them. The care of veterans and their families is also a national security imperative if the US is to maintain an effective all-volunteer force.

Sgt. Robert Bales: Defense team begins building case on PTSD

In the killing of 16 Afghan villagers, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales' defense team may build their case on post traumatic stress disorder. Though PTSD can be connected to aberrant and violent behavior, it's a hard case to make in court.

Army beret to be dumped in favor of more practical caps

Army beret: Those who tend to confuse US Army soldiers with beatniks will soon have one less excuse. The Army is ditching the black beret in favor of a more practical patrol cap.

Last WWI veteran from US dies in W. Va.

Last WWI veteran: Buckles had been advocating for a national memorial honoring veterans of the Great War in the nation's capital and asked about its progress weekly, sometimes daily.

Glenn Beck rally: Sarah Palin and President Obama agree on one thing

President Obama and Sarah Palin disagreed sharply on the war in Iraq. But in Obama's radio address Saturday and Palin's speech at Glenn Beck's 'Restoring Honor' rally, they agreed on the need to honor and support the troops.

PTSD: New regs will make it easier for war vets to get help

As many as 300,000 war vets from Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, the process for getting treatment and compensation for PTSD is being streamlined.

More than just a holiday now, Veterans Day has become every day

With two wars and the recent attack at Fort Hood, there’s more public concern about the treatment of vets. The Obama administration and Congress are doing something about that.

Veterans Day highlights new efforts to help homeless vets

This Veterans Day – like all days – military veterans are twice as likely to be homeless as non-vets. New efforts by the Obama administration and Congress would provide immediate help while treating the causes of homelessness among vets.

Opinion: Don't rush the Afghan debate

History shows that if Washington acts too quickly, it could get it wrong –and hurt relations with the US military.

Once bumped by Barack, Michelle Obama continues gratitude tour

First Lady Michelle Obama today toured Veterans Affairs Department, months after President Barack Obama bumped her from the schedule.

Obama vows to bring his reform agenda to the Pentagon, VA

In a speech to veterans Monday, he says he intends to rein in Pentagon spending, as well as improve medical care for veterans.

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Opinion: Why baseball balked at integrity

Profits trumped drug policy. It's time for Congress to take the reins.