Articles from ARMY Magazine, Headline News, and AUSA News concerning veterans of the U.S. Army and other services.

Korean War Memorial Wall Needs Correction

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Korean War Memorial Wall Needs Correction

The Defense Department is facing bipartisan political pressure to correct more than 1,000 errors on the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Women Veterans Seek More Support

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Women Veterans Seek More Support

As the share of women veterans in the U.S. grows, they are seeking more access to sources of support during their transition to civilian life, a panel of experts said during a recent Rand Corp. webinar. 

AUSA Releases 2 New Podcasts in February

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AUSA Releases 2 New Podcasts in February

The Association of the U.S. Army is releasing two new podcasts in February as part of its recently relaunched “Army Matters” series. 

Study: Black Veterans Enjoy Better Quality of Life

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Study: Black Veterans Enjoy Better Quality of Life

A study finds Black Americans who served in the military have a better quality of life than those who did not.

The unusual Rand Corp. research report looks at health, economic stability and interpersonal relationships and compares Black veterans with both Black and white Americans, discovering how they differ and how they are often the same.

The report may be downloaded here.

Report Urges Better Support for Separating Troops

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Report Urges Better Support for Separating Troops

Data from the military’s Transition Assistance Program could be used more effectively to support service members as they prepare to return to civilian life, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. 

While the services and the TAP policy office collect and review performance information on issues like class attendance and timeliness, “they do not fully leverage this information to understand and improve results,” the report found. 

AUSA Releases 2 New Podcasts in January

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AUSA Releases 2 New Podcasts in January

The Association of the U.S. Army is kicking off the new year with two new podcasts in January as part of its recently relaunched “Army Matters” series.

Financial Scams Continue to Target Soldiers, Veterans

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Financial Scams Continue to Target Soldiers, Veterans

Efforts to stanch financial scams aimed at soldiers, veterans and their families have made a difference over the years, but more needs to be done as the threat continues to evolve, a consumer protection official said.

More Army Veterans Elected to Congress

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More Army Veterans Elected to Congress

There will be 30 Army veterans serving in the House of Representatives in January, five more than in the previous Congress.

This jump is part of the largest increase in veterans on Capitol Hill since Vietnam veterans arrived in Congress in the 1970s and 1980s. The increase could have been even bigger, as more than 20 other Army veterans sought election but didn’t win.

Events Honor Veterans, Their Service

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Events Honor Veterans, Their Service

Several events honoring America’s veterans are scheduled for Nov. 11 in and around Washington, D.C.

Here’s a look at some key Veterans Day events and how to participate.

At 9 a.m., a ceremony at the National World War II Memorial will honor the more than 16 million men and women who served during World War II.

AUSA Features 2 New Podcasts in November

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AUSA Features 2 New Podcasts in November

The Association of the U.S. Army is releasing two new podcasts in November, following a major relaunch of its “Army Matters” series.

First up in November is a podcast featuring Raymond James Raymond, author of Elite Souls: Portraits of Valor in Iraq and Afghanistan.