Veteran Caregiver

Army Capt. Luis Avila sings the National Anthem as his wife and caregiver Claudia looks on at the start of "A Day of Healing Arts: From Clinic to Community," an event honoring the importance of healing arts, during Warrior Care Month at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on November 16, 2017. (DoD Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

Caregivers of Wounded Veterans Need Support, Now More than Ever

Military caregivers are the unsung heroes of our military conflicts.

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Caregivers for Veterans Can Get Phone Support from the VA

Being a caregiver isn't for wimps. The VA offers help.

A commissary shoper completes her transaction at the Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Commissary. (DeCA photo: Rick Brink)

Everything You Need to Know About Vets' and Caregivers' New Base Access

The VA and DoD have fleshed out some of their plans to let 4.1 million new customers enjoy access next year to commissaries.

A veteran shops at a commissary.

How Will Veterans Get On Base for Their New Commissary Access? No One Can Say

How will veterans and caregivers get access to base to shop? No one can say.

Booz Allen Hamilton Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin Vigilante explains the features of a new tool that maps out where military caregivers live. (Military.com photo/Dorothy Mills-Gregg)

New Map Tool Will Highlight Military Caregiver Trends, Greatest Needs

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation previewed an interactive map of military caregivers' locations.

Former Senator Elizabeth Dole asked actor Tom Hanks to be Hidden Heroes chairman in 2016 to help raise awareness of the challenges 5.5 million military caregivers face everyday, like financial troubles or depression. (Dorothy Mills-Gregg/Military.com)

'I'm in it for the Long Haul:' Tom Hanks Adds Star Power to Military Caregivers Cause

Two-time Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has been chairman of the Hidden Heroes campaign, since its inception in 2016.

Elizabeth Dole Foundation, via Facebook

Caregivers of Wounded Vets Have Unique Job Needs. These New Projects Aim to Help

The fellowship expansion and the new booklet were announced Tuesday at an event in Washington, D.C.

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FILE -- Chiefs combination covers lay displayed on a table prior to the arrival of the U.S. Navy’s newest Chief Petty Officers, Sept. 19, 2009. (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A. Prill)

'An Embarrassment to the Navy:' Modly Censures Chief Accused of Taking $10K in Gifts

The "Fat Leonard" scandal has resulted in bribery charges against several high-ranking officers and senior enlisted sailors.

Air Force Maj. Gen. William Cooley

Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations

The investigation is ongoing.

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) taxis onto a runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 8, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bryan Guthrie)

Air Force Captain who Fled Court-Martial Hearing Found Dead

Capt. Kevin Larson did not appear for a court-martial hearing at Nellis Air Force Base.

Former sailors on the USS Miller, salute a statue depicting th World War II hero

The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him

The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.

Matt Jacques live-firing the new SMG 45 Pistol Caliber Carbine at SHOT Show 2020

LWRC International Finally Makes Elusive .45 Carbine Available to the Public

LWRC International demonstrated its long-awaited .45-caliber carbine Monday at the range day portion of SHOT Show 2020.