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Sweeping Toxic Exposure Bill Passed by House
Landmark legislation to expedite health care and disability coverage for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their military service was approved by the House on Thursday. The House voted 256-174 to [...]
A Mass. veteran tries to help his translator’s family escape Afghanistan before it’s too late
During the 20 years the United States waged war in Afghanistan, American troops relied on local citizens to be their eyes, ears and protectors. Translators, also known as linguists, helped them communicate, navigate the country [...]
Afghanistan veterans are reframing their service after the war’s end
Kate Mannion spent college drinking and playing rugby, so when she joined the Marine Corps in 2008 she did so to become a better person. She trained as a military police officer and was soon [...]
The Killing Fields Flow Red
“An Afghani interpreter I have come to know well over the years was hung in the streets last night. They melted his DoD ID into his chest. Cut off his arms. And killed his family. [...]