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US serviceman dies in operation to rescue hostages in Iraq

One member of a U.S. special operations team was killed during an operation to rescue hostages held by Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, the first American killed in ground combat with the militant group, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

Heller, Titus say next VA benefits leader must put veterans first

The next head of the Veterans Benefits Administration must ensure that veterans do not face long delays in receiving the benefits they have earned, say Sen. Dean Heller and Rep. Dina Titus.

Getting veterans’ lives back on track — PHOTOS

Six veterans who completed a treatment and community service program celebrated Thursday during a Henderson Municipal Veterans Court graduation ceremony in Judge Mark Stevens’ courtroom.

 
Obama announces plan to slow US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Reversing policy on Afghanistan, President Barack Obama announced on Thursday he will slow the pace of withdrawing U.S. troops, prolonging the 14-year U.S. engagement there and effectively handing off the task of pulling out to his successor.

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State welcomes one of USS Nevada’s last living survivors

Charles Sehe was 18 on that day of infamy on Dec. 7, 1941, serving aboard the U.S.S. Nevada when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and thrust the U.S. into World War II.

Airman recounts role of Creech drones in Iraq mountain rescue

Through cameras of an Air Force Predator drone looking down on Mount Sinjar, Iraq, airmen from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron at Creech Air Force Base watched the Islamic State assault on Yazidi people unfold a year ago.

Veterans health care study sparks partisan clash in Congress

Democrats and Republicans on the House Veterans Affairs Committee were divided Wednesday over the future of veterans health care as the panel heard testimony on a highly-critical study that suggested a complete overhaul of the VA medical system.

Western High grad flies career into White House

She has gone from Western High School to the White House with a lot of stops in between during her storied career in the Air Force.

US military close to putting Iron Man on frontlines

After an American commando died kicking in a door during a raid in Afghanistan, the top commander of U.S. Special Operations vowed to prevent similar tragedies.

Two VA directors plan town hall in North Las Vegas

Two directors from Veterans Affairs offices in the West will be available Monday at a town hall meeting in North Las Vegas for veterans to air their concerns regarding health care and disability claims issues.

$3.5 million grant awarded for veterans cemetery face-lift

CARSON CITY — The Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City will be getting a face-lift, thanks to a $3.5 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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